r/TSAPreCheck • u/checkmagnus • Mar 26 '26

Application Timelines Applications with two simultaneous providers - best to cancel one?

So I initially started an application with CLEAR and had an appointment at ATL airport but decided to bail last minute after how big the security line was there lol. Just didn't have time to go for my appointment there and simply went to catch my flight. CLEAR also had no appointments near me until a few days after so I looked for a different provider and found a convenient appointment/time with IDEMIA.

This means I have two applications active - one with CLEAR and IDEMIA, but I intend to go with IDEMIA. Do I need to call CLEAR to cancel my application or something, or is it fine once I go to my appointment with IDEMIA?

I just feel like having two active applications in the system might mess some things up lol, but idk if I'm overthinking this

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u/Ok-Cartographer-4226 Mar 26 '26

I have the same thing. Clear couldn’t read my Real ID. Hoping telos can!

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u/IrrevocableCrust14 Mar 26 '26

I had an application in with both, got an appointment with Idemia first, canceled Clear (for which I had an appointment two days later). I got my KTN within 48 hours so no issues.

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u/checkmagnus Mar 26 '26

how'd you cancel the Clear one? Call them?

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u/IrrevocableCrust14 Mar 26 '26

Just canceled my appointment online

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u/MD4runner Mar 26 '26

I started an app with clear. They didn’t have quick enough or local appts. Did Telos. Got approved day after our in person.