How to Cancel CLEAR Plus (2026 Guide) — Is $189/Year to Skip Airport Lines Worth It?

Updated 2026-02-28 · 5 min read

CLEAR Plus costs $189/year to skip ID verification lines at airports and stadiums. That was already steep — and it just went up from $149. If you fly fewer than 6-8 times per year, you're paying $25-30+ per line skip. TSA PreCheck does 80% of the same thing for $78 over 5 years. Here's how to cancel.

📊 CLEAR vs TSA PreCheck Math

TSA PreCheck: $78 for 5 years ($15.60/year) — shorter security lines, keep shoes on, laptop stays in bag. CLEAR Plus: $189/year — skip the ID check line only (you still go through the metal detector). Over 5 years: PreCheck = $78 total. CLEAR = $945 total. CLEAR costs 12x more for a marginally faster experience.

How to Cancel CLEAR Plus Online

Log into clearme.com
Go to Account Settings
Click Manage Membership
Select Cancel Membership
They'll offer a reduced rate or pause — decline if sure
Confirm cancellation

⚠️ Check Your Credit Card Benefits

Several credit cards offer free or discounted CLEAR: Amex Green/Gold/Platinum ($189 credit), Delta SkyMiles Reserve (free CLEAR), United Club Infinite ($189 credit). If you're paying full price, you might have a credit card benefit you're not using — or you might not need CLEAR at all.

Cancel by Phone

Call 1-855-253-2763
Say "Cancel my membership"
They'll pull up your account and confirm
Ask for email confirmation

CLEAR Retention Offers

🎁 What They'll Try

Discounted rate: $149/year or less (back to the old price)
Family plan pitch: Add family members for $60/each
Pause membership: Suspend for 3-6 months
Free month: Extend your membership by a month

The discounted rate offer is worth considering if you fly 8+ times per year. Otherwise, cancel.

Refund Policy

CLEAR offers refunds within the first 60 days of enrollment or renewal. After 60 days, no refunds. If you just renewed and realized you barely used it, contact support immediately for a full refund.

When CLEAR IS Worth Keeping

You fly 12+ times per year (business travelers)
Your home airport has long TSA lines consistently (LAX, JFK, ATL, ORD)
You're getting it free through a credit card
You attend stadiums/venues that support CLEAR (adds extra value)
You have CLEAR + TSA PreCheck combo (skip ID line AND get expedited screening)

CLEAR Free Tier

CLEAR offers a free tier (CLEAR Verified) that lets you use CLEAR for age verification and venue entry — just not the airport lanes. When you cancel CLEAR Plus, you automatically drop to the free tier. Your biometric data stays on file.

🔒 Privacy Note

CLEAR stores your fingerprints and iris scans. If you want this biometric data deleted after canceling, you must specifically request it. Email privacy@clearme.com and cite your state's biometric privacy law (if applicable — Illinois, Texas, and Washington have the strongest protections).

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Quick Cancel Guide: Clear Plus

Direct cancel link + step-by-step instructions