CLEAR Expands CLEAR+ Enrollment to UK, Canadian, Australian & New Zealand Passport Holders
Rhea-AI Summary
CLEAR (NYSE: YOU) has expanded its CLEAR+ enrollment to include travelers from the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. This expansion allows international travelers from these countries to access CLEAR's expedited security lanes across its nationwide network of 150+ Lanes in 59 U.S. airports.
Eligible travelers can enroll online or in person at CLEAR airports using their passports, gaining immediate access to faster security screening. The company plans to extend this service to additional Visa Waiver countries later in 2025. CLEAR currently serves over 33 million Members across its platform, including 7.6 million CLEAR+ members.
Positive
- Expansion to four major international markets increases potential user base
- Immediate access upon enrollment streamlines user onboarding
- Plans for further expansion to additional Visa Waiver countries
- Large existing user base of 33 million members demonstrates market penetration
Negative
- None.
Insights
CLEAR's international expansion to four key English-speaking markets creates significant revenue growth potential by tapping into lucrative business traveler segments.
CLEAR's expansion of CLEAR+ enrollment to passport holders from the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand represents a strategic international growth initiative with meaningful revenue implications. This move effectively opens a substantial new addressable market of frequent international travelers from countries with strong business ties to the US.
The timing is particularly favorable as international travel continues its post-pandemic recovery. These four initial countries were likely selected due to their high volume of business travelers to the US and shared language, minimizing friction in the adoption process. The company's statement about adding more Visa Waiver countries later this year indicates a phased rollout strategy rather than a one-time expansion.
Looking at the potential market impact, CLEAR currently has 7.6 million CLEAR+ members within its broader platform of 33 million users. International expansion provides a clear pathway to accelerate subscriber growth in the CLEAR+ premium service, which generates higher revenue per user compared to basic offerings. Business travelers from these countries, who face US airport security lines regularly, represent an especially attractive demographic willing to pay for time-saving services.
The infrastructure investment appears minimal as the announcement notes travelers can enroll online or at existing CLEAR airport locations, leveraging the company's established network of 150+ lanes across 59 US airports. This suggests favorable unit economics for international subscriber acquisition compared to domestic market expansion, which often requires new physical infrastructure.
NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, CLEAR (NYSE: YOU), the secure identity company, announced that travelers from the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand can now enjoy the CLEAR+ experience in U.S. airports. This milestone opens the door for international travelers to experience faster, more predictable and frictionless airport security across CLEAR’s nationwide network. Additional Visa Waiver countries are expected to be announced later this year.
Travelers from these initial four countries can join CLEAR+ by simply enrolling online or in person at a CLEAR airport with their passport. Once enrolled, they’ll have immediate access to CLEAR’s nationwide network of 150+ Lanes to speed through airport security lines, turning airport stress into peace of mind.
“From the beginning, CLEAR’s vision has been to make travel safer, easier, and more predictable—using the power of identity,” said Caryn Seidman Becker, CEO of CLEAR. “By enabling highly vetted travelers from the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand to enroll in CLEAR+, we’re expanding that vision to more people around the world. Whether you're flying for business or reuniting with family, you should be able to move through the airport with confidence and peace of mind.”
This international expansion builds on CLEAR’s continued investment in a more seamless, tech-enabled airport experience. With over 33 million Members across its platform, including more than 7.6 million within the CLEAR+ network, and a presence in 59 airports across the U.S., CLEAR has become a trusted partner to travelers seeking speed, predictability, and security.
Additional information about CLEAR+ for international passport holders can be found here.
About CLEAR
CLEAR's mission is to strengthen security and create frictionless experiences. With over 33 million Members and a growing network of partners across the world, CLEAR's secure identity platform is transforming the way people live, work, and travel. Whether you are traveling, at the stadium, or on your phone, CLEAR connects you to the things that make you, you—making everyday experiences easier, more secure, and friction-free. CLEAR is committed to privacy done right. Members are always in control of their own information, and we do not sell your biometric or sensitive personal data. For more information, visit clearme.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release may contain statements that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This includes, without limitation, statements regarding CLEAR’s offering to additional Visa Waiver countries. Investors are cautioned that any and such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or results and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results, developments and events may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including risks related to regulatory approvals and those described in the Company's filings within the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the sections titled "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10- K. The Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained herein.
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