Clear Secure today introduced CLEAR ID, a free mobile digital ID that lets travelers verify their identity at more than 250 TSA checkpoints across the United States using the CLEAR Mobile App. The new feature allows users to upload a U.S. passport and store a QR‑code‑enabled digital ID that can be presented at TSA lanes without needing a physical passport or driver’s license, making the security process faster and more convenient for all travelers, regardless of CLEAR+ membership.
CLEAR ID builds on Clear Secure’s existing biometric verification platform. When a traveler scans the QR code at a TSA checkpoint, the app authenticates the user’s biometric data and confirms the passport information, eliminating the need to hand over a physical document. The service is offered at no cost, positioning it as a low‑barrier entry point into the company’s broader ecosystem of identity solutions.
The launch is part of Clear Secure’s broader strategy to expand its digital identity footprint and drive conversions to its paid CLEAR+ membership. CEO Caryn Seidman Becker said, “CLEAR ID gives travelers a new seamless way to move through the airport with confidence and win the day of travel. Whether you’re a CLEAR+ Member or not, moving through security should be simple, secure, and in the palm of your hand. This innovation also paves the way for CLEAR ID to be recognized as a mobile‑first identity credential beyond travel.” The free offering is intended to attract new users and encourage them to upgrade to paid services, reinforcing the company’s position as a leader in secure, frictionless identity solutions.
Clear Secure’s Q3 2025 results underscored the company’s growth trajectory: revenue reached $229.2 million, up 15.5% year‑over‑year, while active CLEAR+ members climbed to 7.7 million, a 7.5% increase. The strong financial performance, combined with the new digital ID, signals robust demand for the company’s identity platform and supports its strategy to broaden its paid membership base.
Investors view the launch as a positive step toward expanding Clear Secure’s digital identity ecosystem. The free digital ID is expected to increase user engagement and potentially drive higher conversion rates to paid memberships, aligning with the company’s broader growth objectives. While the launch does not directly generate revenue, it enhances the company’s competitive positioning and sets the stage for future expansion into international travel and other high‑traffic venues that require biometric identity verification.
The introduction of CLEAR ID marks a significant milestone in Clear Secure’s evolution from a subscription‑based travel service to a comprehensive digital identity provider. By offering a free, contactless identity credential at a large network of TSA checkpoints, the company is laying the groundwork for broader adoption of mobile identity solutions across the travel industry and beyond.
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