How to Cancel CLEAR Plus in 2026

CLEAR Plus costs $189/year to skip airport security ID checks. But with TSA PreCheck at just $78 for 5 years ($15.60/year), CLEAR is one of the worst value subscriptions in travel. Here's how to cancel.

Cancel CLEAR Plus

1. Go to clearme.com → sign in
2. Click Account → Membership
3. Click Cancel Membership
4. Or call 1-855-253-2763

Check for Free Membership First

Before canceling, check if you qualify for free or discounted CLEAR:

• United MileagePlus: Free for Premier 1K and Global Services members
• Delta SkyMiles: Free for Diamond Medallion; discounted for Gold/Platinum
• Credit cards: Some Amex and United cards include or discount CLEAR
• Family plan: $60/year per additional adult on same membership

CLEAR vs TSA PreCheck: The Math

• CLEAR Plus: $189/year ($15.75/month) — skips ID check, NOT security screening
• TSA PreCheck: $78/5 years ($1.30/month) — keeps shoes on, laptop in bag, shorter line
• Global Entry: $100/5 years ($1.67/month) — includes PreCheck + customs fast lane

The key difference: CLEAR only skips the ID verification step — you still go through the same X-ray/metal detector screening. TSA PreCheck gives you a genuinely faster screening experience. They solve different problems, but PreCheck solves the bigger one.

CLEAR's Limitations

• Only available at ~50 airports (not all US airports)
• Doesn't help with TSA screening (still remove shoes, liquids, etc. without PreCheck)
• Long lines at CLEAR lanes during peak hours defeat the purpose
• CLEAR + PreCheck together is the best experience, but costs $189 + $78 = $267 over 5 years vs $78 for PreCheck alone

Annual Savings: $189/Year

Canceling CLEAR saves $189/year. Get TSA PreCheck ($78/5yr) or Global Entry ($100/5yr) instead — many credit cards reimburse these fees automatically.