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The cost of CLEAR® Plus is set to increase by another $10 on July 1, 2026. Yep, just like it did last July.
If you've been eyeing a membership, now's the time to enroll before the annual price increases from $209 to $219. If you're already a member, you should receive an email notifying you of the new price, or you may see a pop-up on CLEAR's website the next time you pay a visit.
For now, credit cards that offer statement credits for CLEAR Plus haven't adjusted their benefits to account for the higher price. However, if past increases are any indication, Amex may raise its CLEAR statement credits once the new pricing takes effect. But we won't know for sure until then.
Here's a closer look at the upcoming changes, plus a quick overview of the ways you can save on the cost of a CLEAR Plus membership.
CLEAR to Raise the Cost of Plus Membership by $10 (Again)
The news here is pretty straightforward: A CLEAR Plus membership will soon be even pricier. It's the fourth time in the past four years that CLEAR has increased its prices. An individual CLEAR Plus membership currently costs $209, but that's set to increase to $219 on July 1, 2026.
At this point, it's unclear if CLEAR will also increase the price of CLEAR Family. Currently, CLEAR charges an additional $125 per adult family member added to your account. However, children 17 and under can still join you in the security lane free of charge.
Thankfully, several ways still exist to avoid these now-higher rates entirely or, at the very least, reduce their impact on your wallet.
Related: Why Having Expedited Security Clearance At The Airport Is More Important Than Ever
How to get CLEAR Plus for free (or nearly free)
At the time of writing, American Express offers up to a $209 CLEAR Plus statement credit on six cards. That means the following cards can still cover the full cost of an individual CLEAR Plus membership before the price hike, provided you enroll in the benefit before paying for your membership:
- American Express® Green Card
- American Express Platinum Card®
- The Business Platinum Card® from American Express
- Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card
- The American Express Corporate Platinum Card®
- Centurion® Card from American Express
$895Rates & Fees
(Terms apply)
- Earn 5X points for flights booked directly with airlines or with American Express Travel® (up to $500,000 in purchases per calendar year).
- Earn 5X points on prepaid hotels booked with American Express Travel®.
- Earn 5X points on Fine Hotels + Resorts® and The Hotel Collection bookings.
$895Rates & Fees
(Terms apply)
- Earn 5X points on flights and prepaid hotels on AmexTravel.com.
- Earn 2X points on each eligible purchase of $5,000 or more.
- Earn 2X points on each eligible purchase with U.S. construction material and hardware suppliers.
- Earn 2X points on each eligible purchase with U.S. electronic goods retailers and software & cloud system providers.
- Earn 2X points on each eligible purchase with U.S. shipping providers.
- 2X earning rates are subject to a cap of $2 million in purchases per calendar year.
CLEAR also partners with several airlines to offer discounts to loyalty program members, elite status holders, and cardholders. Some examples include:
- Unlock CLEAR Plus Discounts as a United Cardholder or MileagePlus Member
- Delta SkyMiles Member or Credit Card Holder? Save on a CLEAR Membership
Also at the time of writing, airlines offering discounts, bonus miles, or complimentary CLEAR memberships have yet to price in CLEAR's new rates. The benefits or discounts may increase at some point, so it might be worth taking advantage of current rates — or holding off on these promotions to wait and see if better promotions are offered.
Related: You Can Now Sign Up for CLEAR and TSA PreCheck Together. Is It a Good Idea?
CLEAR Plus Price History
If a CLEAR Plus price sounds familiar, that's because CLEAR has increased the price of its service by $10 several times over the past few years:
- 2010: Launched with an annual fee of $179.
- May 2022: CLEAR increased pricing from $179 to $189.
- August 2024: CLEAR increased pricing from $189 to $199.
- July 2025: CLEAR increased pricing from $199 to $209.
- July 2026: CLEAR will increase pricing from $209 to $219.
The price of CLEAR Plus remained $179 for over a decade but has now seen four increases in just four years. Hopefully we won't have to report on another hike in 2027.
Final Thoughts
It's never fun to write about prices going up. That said, with several methods of getting a CLEAR Plus membership for free or at a significantly reduced rate, this news shouldn't hit too hard. If you're after a CLEAR membership, check for cardholder benefits and/or airline discounts before you enroll; you should never have to pay full price for an individual membership.
For rates and fees of the cards mentioned in this post, please visit the following links: American Express Platinum Card® (Rates & Fees), and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express (Rates & Fees)
