CLEAR Launches CLEAR ID: A New, Free Way to Present Your ID at TSA Checkpoints with the CLEAR Mobile App
Rhea-AI Summary
CLEAR (NYSE: YOU) on December 15, 2025 launched CLEAR ID, a free mobile digital ID that lets U.S. passport holders present a TSA-accepted digital credential via QR code at more than 250 TSA checkpoints across the U.S.
CLEAR ID is available to all travelers with the CLEAR Mobile App, requires uploading a U.S. passport, and works for domestic travel; no CLEAR+ membership is required. CLEAR noted the feature keeps physical IDs stowed but also reiterated TSA guidance that travelers should carry physical credentials. Further app enhancements are planned in the coming months.
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Peers on Argus
While YOU was up 13.29%, close peers mostly saw small moves: KC -2.67%, BILL -0.53%, QTWO -0.28%, with modest gains in FROG +0.57% and WK +1.55%. This divergence points to a stock‑specific reaction to the CLEAR ID launch rather than a sector‑wide move.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 09 | Government contract win | Positive | +8.2% | CMS contract to power digital identity for Medicare.gov access. |
| Nov 06 | Earnings results | Positive | +0.7% | Q3 2025 results highlighting revenue growth and margin strength. |
| Oct 23 | Earnings announcement date | Neutral | -0.3% | Scheduling and access details for upcoming Q3 2025 earnings call. |
| Oct 20 | Healthcare partnership | Positive | +1.4% | CLEAR1 digital check‑in expansion across Wellstar Health locations. |
| Oct 02 | Travel program expansion | Positive | -0.6% | CLEAR+ enrollment opened to travelers from 40 additional countries. |
Recent positive product and contract news has often coincided with positive price reactions, though travel‑related platform expansion has not always been rewarded, indicating some event‑specific variability.
Over the last few months, CLEAR has reported multiple growth and partnership milestones. On Oct 2, it expanded CLEAR+ enrollment to travelers from 40 additional countries, but shares slipped 0.63%. A Wellstar Health System expansion on Oct 20 saw a 1.42% gain, and the CMS Medicare.gov contract on Dec 9 coincided with an 8.23% move higher. Q3 2025 earnings on Nov 6 showed continued growth with a modest 0.72% rise. The CLEAR ID launch fits this pattern of broadening CLEAR’s identity platform across travel and healthcare use cases.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement introduced CLEAR ID as a free, mobile digital ID that works at more than 250 TSA checkpoints and does not require a CLEAR+ membership. It extends CLEAR’s identity platform deeper into everyday travel while keeping CLEAR+ as a premium upgrade path. In recent months, CLEAR has combined travel, healthcare, and government contracts into a broader identity ecosystem. Investors may watch user adoption of CLEAR ID, subsequent app enhancements, and how this ties into past growth signals from CMS and health‑system partnerships.
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NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CLEAR (NYSE: YOU), the secure identity company, today announced the launch of CLEAR ID—a free, mobile digital ID that allows travelers to verify their identity at more than 250 TSA checkpoints directly from their phones using the CLEAR Mobile App, allowing them to keep their physical ID in their bag.
With CLEAR ID, U.S. passport holders can easily create and securely store a TSA-accepted digital ID in the CLEAR App for domestic travel. Once created, travelers simply present their CLEAR ID via QR code at TSA checkpoints across the U.S.
“CLEAR ID gives travelers a new seamless way to move through the airport with confidence and win the day of travel,” said CLEAR CEO Caryn Seidman Becker. “We’re making it easier than ever to verify your identity with just the CLEAR App. 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.”
CLEAR ID is available to all travelers—no CLEAR+ Membership required. To create your CLEAR ID, download the CLEAR App, upload your U.S. Passport, and you’re ready to go.
For CLEAR+ Members, CLEAR ID adds an extra layer of convenience—especially in airports where CLEAR+ Lanes aren’t available - keeping all your travel information in one place.
For non-CLEAR+ Members, CLEAR ID is a free option that securely stores your passport information in the CLEAR App and because your documents are already verified, it’s even easier to upgrade to CLEAR+ when you’re ready.
Whether you're a frequent flyer or an occasional traveler, CLEAR ID offers a free and easy way to verify your identity at select TSA checkpoints nationwide. CLEAR ID applies only to domestic travel and TSA encourages all travelers using digital forms of ID to have their physical credentials with them.
Further enhancements and updates to the CLEAR App will be introduced in the coming months. Additional information about CLEAR ID 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 never sell Member 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. 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 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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FAQ
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