{"id":168236,"date":"2025-02-28T22:00:41","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T22:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=168236"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:10:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:10:35","slug":"clear-plus-members-free-founderscard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/clear-plus-members-free-founderscard\/","title":{"rendered":"Free FoundersCard Membership for CLEAR Plus Members \u2013 Here&#8217;s How to Claim This Offer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>CLEAR Plus members are receiving emails with an offer for a complimentary one-year trial membership to FoundersCard, a membership program that provides travel, business, and lifestyle benefits. This offer grants a free year of FoundersCard, which typically costs $595 annually (or $495 with a referral code), presenting significant savings.<\/p>\n<p>What is FoundersCard, and how do you enroll for the free 12 months of it? Read on.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Free_FoundersCard_for_a_Year_for_CLEAR_Plus_Members\">Free FoundersCard for a Year for CLEAR Plus Members<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"\/travel\/clear-plus-membership\/\">CLEAR Plus<\/a> members can activate their one-year free trial of FoundersCard through <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/founderscard.com\/inquiry_new\/vipclear1yr\" rel=\"noopener\">this dedicated link<\/a>. According to the terms, the membership will automatically renew at a discounted rate of $395 per year unless it is canceled before the trial ends. If you aren't interested in continuing at that price, ensure you cancel your membership before the one-year mark &#8212; or within 60 days of the renewal charge.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_200083\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/360\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-200083 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Free-FoundersCard-offer-for-CLEAR-Plus-members-300x144.png\" alt=\"banner offering trial FoundersCard membership free for a year for CLEAR members\" width=\"750\" height=\"360\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Free-FoundersCard-offer-for-CLEAR-Plus-members-300x144.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Free-FoundersCard-offer-for-CLEAR-Plus-members-1024x491.png 1024w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Free-FoundersCard-offer-for-CLEAR-Plus-members-768x368.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Free-FoundersCard-offer-for-CLEAR-Plus-members.png 1533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: FoundersCard<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Here's where we get into a few quirks of this offer. You'll need to enter standard personal information, including your name, email address, and date of birth. However, you must also enter a Company Name and Professional Title to proceed.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_200086\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/488\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-200086 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/FoundersCard-free-trial-registration-requirements-300x195.png\" alt=\"FoundersCard free trial personal information requirements\" width=\"750\" height=\"488\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/FoundersCard-free-trial-registration-requirements-300x195.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/FoundersCard-free-trial-registration-requirements-768x500.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/FoundersCard-free-trial-registration-requirements.png 963w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: FoundersCard<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>On the final page, you must enter a credit card and acknowledge the terms &#8212; including the $395 renewal rate. Also note the condition that &#8220;Some benefits are not available during the complimentary period.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_200089\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/634\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-200089 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/FoundersCard-12-month-free-trial-284x300.png\" alt=\"FoundersCard free trial for CLEAR members checkout page\" width=\"600\" height=\"634\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/FoundersCard-12-month-free-trial-284x300.png 284w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/FoundersCard-12-month-free-trial-768x811.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/FoundersCard-12-month-free-trial.png 901w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: FoundersCard<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Approval isn't automatic. The confirmation message says approval and enrollment can take up to two business days. The email confirmation says FoundersCard may reach out with additional information if needed.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_168243\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/261\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-168243 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/CLEAR-FoundersCard-trial-membership-submission-confirmation.png\" alt=\"application submission confirmation page\" width=\"750\" height=\"261\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/CLEAR-FoundersCard-trial-membership-submission-confirmation.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/CLEAR-FoundersCard-trial-membership-submission-confirmation-300x104.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Credit: FoundersCard<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Terms_and_conditions\">Terms and conditions<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/founderscard.com\/inquiry_new\/vipclear1yr\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply for a one-year trial here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Must provide a credit card at the time of application; this will be used to charge for your membership after automatic enrollment when the trial ends.<\/li>\n<li>Members will be automatically enrolled for a paid membership at a preferred price of $395 per year.<\/li>\n<li>Free trial lasts for 12 months.<\/li>\n<li>Offer valid for new FoundersCard accounts only.<\/li>\n<li>Offer does not mention being targeted to those who receive the email, but it is intended for CLEAR Plus members.<\/li>\n<li>Some benefits may not be available during the trial period.<\/li>\n<li>Applications are subject to review and approval by FoundersCard.<\/li>\n<li>You can cancel your membership at any time during the free trial period.<\/li>\n<li>This offer doesn't have an ending date listed on the landing page.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Notice that some benefits might not be available. This free trial is likely similar to the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/travel\/founders-card-free-trial\/\" rel=\"noopener\">three-month free trial for AwardWallet members<\/a>, in which certain elite status perks and the biggest travel discounts aren't included.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Our_Take\">Our Take<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>CLEAR Plus members can enroll for a free one-year trial of FoundersCard, providing travel discounts, rental car perks, business service discounts, and more. Wondering if it's worth it? <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/travel\/founders-card\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Our FoundersCard review<\/a> can help you figure out the answer.<\/p>\n<p>While the promotion page is public and there's no requirement to prove you have a CLEAR Plus membership during the application phase, the terms say all applications are reviewed. That may include verifying your CLEAR Plus membership. If that's you and you've never had a FoundersCard membership before, right now could be a great time to take it for a one-year test drive at no cost.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ftoc\"><div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Free_FoundersCard_for_a_Year_for_CLEAR_Plus_Members\">Free FoundersCard for a Year for CLEAR Plus Members<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Terms_and_conditions\">Terms and conditions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Our_Take\">Our Take<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s not every day that I check my email and find a free one-year trial of something that normally costs a few hundred dollars. But that&#8217;s the magic happening today. CLEAR Plus members are receiving emails to activate a free one-year trial membership for FoundersCard, the travel-meets-business luxury card that normally carries a steep membership fee. What is FoundersCard, and how do you enroll for the free 12 months of it? 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