{"id":2020,"date":"2026-01-29T05:13:18","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T05:13:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.globalairportparking.com\/blog\/?p=2020"},"modified":"2026-02-05T06:45:05","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T06:45:05","slug":"what-is-the-difference-between-clear-and-tsa-precheck","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.globalairportparking.com\/blog\/what-is-the-difference-between-clear-and-tsa-precheck\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the difference between CLEAR and\u00a0TSA\u00a0PreCheck?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tired of the long queues at the airport and in search of programs to get you through quicker? CLEAR and TSA PreCheck are the best options available, but which one should you choose? Learn what is the difference between CLEAR and TSA PreCheck to make the right choice.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalairportparking.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1947 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalairportparking.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/GAP-1-2.png\" alt=\"save with global airport parking\" width=\"970\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">What you&#039;ll read about<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalairportparking.com\/blog\/what-is-the-difference-between-clear-and-tsa-precheck\/#What_is_airport_security\" >What is airport security?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalairportparking.com\/blog\/what-is-the-difference-between-clear-and-tsa-precheck\/#What_is_CLEAR\" >What is CLEAR?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalairportparking.com\/blog\/what-is-the-difference-between-clear-and-tsa-precheck\/#CLEAR_vs_TSA_PreCheck_Quick_Comparison\" >CLEAR vs TSA PreCheck: Quick Comparison<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalairportparking.com\/blog\/what-is-the-difference-between-clear-and-tsa-precheck\/#CLEAR_and_TSA_together\" >CLEAR and\u00a0TSA\u00a0together?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_airport_security\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">What is airport security?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Long queues are an unavoidable part of air travel, but not anymore. With the airport security programs, passengers can speed up their screening process by using pre-approval systems or digital identity verification. These not only shorten the wait time but also improve the passenger flow, which in turn makes airport navigation easier.<\/p>\n<p>CLEAR and TSA PreCheck are two of the common airport security programs used by travelers. Both programs provide different benefits and operate at different security checkpoints.<\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">What\u00a0is\u00a0TSA\u00a0PreCheck?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">TSA PreCheck is a U.S. government-run program that allows passengers to get through airport security quickly. After an initial one-time background check and approval, travelers can swiftly move across the designated security line with no removal of electronic devices, liquids, belts, or shoes. This comes in handy, especially in busy airports and peak travel seasons.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to enroll?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In order to enroll in TSA PreCheck, applicants must submit an online application. After submission, they must schedule an in-person appointment, where the required fee is paid. Following a government background check, approved low-risk travelers receive a Known Traveler Number (KTN). TSA PreCheck membership lasts five years, and the renewal costs range between $58.75 and $79.95.<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Where it works:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The\u00a0TSA\u00a0PreCheck\u00a0works in over 200 airports\u00a0in the U.S.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_CLEAR\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">What is CLEAR?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">CLEAR is a private airport security program that uses\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">biometric technology<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> that lets travelers skip the regular ID verification line at the airport. This helps passengers move directly to the security screening line with either their fingerprint or iris scan. This is ideal for frequent flyers and anyone traveling during the peak seasons.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to enroll?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Enrolling in CLEAR is easier and more hassle-free compared to TSA PreCheck. Traveler has to sign up online and complete the biometric verification. Once this is done, you are given your CLEAR membership instantly. However, CLEAR would cost around $209 per year.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Where it works:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Available in\u00a059\u00a0U.S. airports.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CLEAR_vs_TSA_PreCheck_Quick_Comparison\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">CLEAR vs TSA PreCheck: Quick Comparison<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; height: 360px;\" data-tablestyle=\"MsoNormalTable\" data-tablelook=\"1696\" aria-rowcount=\"7\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 30px;\" aria-rowindex=\"1\">\n<td style=\"height: 30px;\" data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Feature<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 30px;\" data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">TSA\u00a0PreCheck<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 30px;\" data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">CLEAR<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 30px;\" aria-rowindex=\"2\">\n<td style=\"height: 30px;\" data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Primary function<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 30px;\" data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Faster security screening<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 30px;\" data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Skip ID check, go straight to security<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 90px;\" aria-rowindex=\"3\">\n<td style=\"height: 90px;\" data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Requirement<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 90px;\" data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Must be a U.S. citizen, or a lawful permanent resident<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 90px;\" data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Must be at least 18 years old and have a U.S. driver&#8217;s license, state-issued ID, or passport from the U.S., or one of 40 other countries offering CLEAR<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 30px;\" aria-rowindex=\"4\">\n<td style=\"height: 30px;\" data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cost<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 30px;\" data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">$85 for 5 years<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 30px;\" data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">$209\u00a0per year<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 60px;\" aria-rowindex=\"5\">\n<td style=\"height: 60px;\" data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Enrollment<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 60px;\" data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Background check + enrollment center visit<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 60px;\" data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Biometric registration<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 30px;\" aria-rowindex=\"6\">\n<td style=\"height: 30px;\" data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Accepted at<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 30px;\" data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">200+ airports, 80+ airlines<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 30px;\" data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">55+\u00a0airports\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 90px;\" aria-rowindex=\"7\">\n<td style=\"height: 90px;\" data-celllook=\"4369\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Family\/Children options<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 90px;\" data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Children under 12 have free access with their parents<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 90px;\" data-celllook=\"4369\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Children\u00a0under 17 can join\u00a0their\u00a0parents for free<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" aria-level=\"2\"><em>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalairportparking.com\/blog\/does-orlando-airport-have-tsa-precheck\/\">Does Orlando Airport have TSA PreCheck?<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CLEAR_and_TSA_together\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">CLEAR and\u00a0TSA\u00a0together?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whether traveling with family, on business, or just as a frequent traveler, everyone wants to speed up the airport security process. Using CLEAR and TSA PreCheck together is the ideal and fastest option to get you out of these long queues. With CLEAR, you can skip the ID checks, and TSA PreCheck lanes help you get out of the lengthy line faster, which means more time to explore the airport.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tired of the long queues at the airport and in search of programs to get you through quicker? CLEAR and TSA PreCheck are the best options available, but which one should you choose? 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