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Save time at the airport: These 4 cards cover the cost of Clear+
Augusta Stone is a credit cards writer for TPG. She joined the TPG team in 2023 and is excited to take points and miles beginners with her on a journey toward maximizing rewards.
March 18, 2026 • 9 min read
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Editorial note: The price of Clear+ has increased to $219 per year as of July 1, 2026.
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Quick summary
Clear+ is an expedited security program available at 60 U.S. airports, allowing members to bypass standard ID checks using biometric verification.
Several premium travel cards offer a complimentary Clear+ membership as a benefit, covering the full annual cost through statement credits.
These cards differ in their additional perks, eligibility, and overall value, making it important to assess which aligns best with your travel habits.
Some other cards may provide partial discounts or targeted offers for Clear+, but only a select few cover the entire membership fee.
What to consider
Clear+ requires separate enrollment and is subject to auto-renewal each year.
Most cards offering full Clear+ coverage have high annual fee thresholds, so the benefit may only be worthwhile if you value other included perks.
Discounted Clear+ rates may be available through select airline-affiliated cards or targeted merchant offers.
What you'll miss from the article
A detailed comparison of the specific benefits and tradeoffs among cards that include complimentary Clear+ membership.
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These include Clear+, an expedited security program available in 60 U.S. airports. Travelers with a Clear+ membership have access to unique security lanes that verify their identity with fingerprint and iris scans. This way, you can skip the TSA's license or passport check and proceed to the next security step.
Clear+ charges $219 per year, but four travel cards actually include a complimentary membership for this program.
Here's what you need to know about cards with complimentary Clear+.
Here are four popular rewards cards that provide up to $219 in statement credits per calendar year to cover your Clear+ annual membership. While these cards share the Clear+ benefit, they differ in many key aspects. Let's take a quick look at the other perks these cards provide.
American Express Platinum Card
Best for: Luxury-minded travelers
Welcome offer: Find out your offer and see if you are eligible for as high as 175,000 bonus points after spending $12,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. (Welcome offers vary, and you may not be eligible for an offer.)
TPG's March 2026 valuations place this offer at up to $3,500 in value.
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Annual fee: $895 (see )
Earning rates:
5 points per dollar spent on airfare purchased directly with the airlines or through American Express Travel® (on up to $500,000 of airfare purchases per calendar year, then 1 point per dollar spent)
5 points per dollar spent on prepaid hotels booked with Amex Travel
Welcome offer: Find out your offer and see if you're eligible for as high as 300,000 bonus points after spending $20,000 on purchases in the first three months of card membership. Welcome offers vary, and you may not be eligible for an offer.
This offer is worth up to $6,000, per TPG's April 2026 valuations.
THE POINTS GUY
Annual fee: $895 (see )
Earning rates:
5 points per dollar spent on airfare and prepaid hotel purchases booked on amextravel.com
2 points per dollar spent on up to $2 million in eligible purchases per calendar year (then 1 point per dollar thereafter) in the following categories: eligible purchases of $5,000 or more, U.S. cloud service providers, U.S. construction materials and hardware supplies, U.S. electronic goods retailers, U.S. shipping providers and U.S. software
Welcome offer: Earn 200,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.
Per TPG's September 2026 valuations, this offer is worth $800.
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Annual fee: $550 (see )
Earning rates:
14 points per dollar spent on eligible Hilton purchases
7 points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with airlines, through American Express Travel or the Amex Travel App™
7 points per dollar spent on car rentals booked directly with select car rental companies
7 points per dollar spent on dining at U.S. restaurants, including takeout and delivery
3 points per dollar spent on all other purchases
Why we like it: If you're all-in on Hilton Honors, the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card is a great addition to your wallet. It provides excellent perks when staying at one of the brand's hotels and includes an up to $219 annual statement credit for Clear+ as an added benefit.
Clear+ requires enrollment and is subject to auto-renewal.
*Receive a statement credit for up to $219 annually (enrollment required; subject to auto-renewal).
The information for the American Express Classic Green Card has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.
While the four cards mentioned above are the only options that provide a full statement credit for the entire Clear+ membership fee, some other cards provide discounted rates for the service.
When security lines get chaotic, it's nice to have a way to speed up the process.
Complimentary Clear+ is an added benefit on a handful of cards, so take a look at the potential value and see if one of these options is good for you.
These cards vary in benefits and annual fee thresholds, so consider your card strategy when making a decision.
For rates and fees of the Amex Platinum, click . For rates and fees of the Amex Business Platinum, click . For rates and fees of the Hilton Aspire, click . For rates and fees of the Delta SkyMiles Blue, click .
