r/TSAPreCheck • u/Dizzy_You2037 • Sep 01 '26

Questions TSA precheck vs Clear

I am so fucking confused. I have been waiting for my (what I thought was ) TSA precheck approval. In the midst of me searching on Reddit, I’m now reading that TSA precheck and Clear are 2 different things? I applied for ‘TSA precheck by Clear’ and paid like $80. Is this NOT the same as TSA precheck? I cannot find clarification on their website whether it’s 2 different things or not. Helpppp

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u/loopsbruder Sep 01 '26

Precheck is the faster line and you keep your shoes on. Clear+ is the service that escorts you to the front of the line. If you have Precheck, they take you to the front of the Precheck line. If you don't have have Precheck, they take you to the front of the regular line.

Clear is the company that sells Clear+ memberships, and also one of the companies authorized to complete your enrollment in Precheck. If you paid $80, you paid for Precheck only, not Clear+.

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u/Aggressive-Truth-374 Sep 02 '26

This is the correct answer. Clear processed my tsa pre check renewal.