American Express offers Clear Plus fee coverage with select cards

Individuals holding certain American Express cards can now have their Clear Plus membership fees covered annually, according to a recent announcement. The Platinum Card from American Express, The Business Platinum Card from American Express, the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire, and the American Express Green Card offer statement credits that could cover up to the full cost of a Clear Plus membership each calendar year. Enrollment is required for this benefit.

Clear Plus is an expedited security program that uses biometric data such as iris and fingerprint scans instead of traditional photo IDs at airports and select entertainment venues across the United States. It allows members to bypass standard security lines by using dedicated lanes. As Clint Henderson from The Points Guy notes, "In practice, you enter a dedicated security checkpoint lane and input your biometric data into a kiosk."

Typically priced at $209 per year, the Clear Plus membership cost aligns with the statement credits offered by several American Express cards. The Platinum Card from American Express provides an up to $199 credit due to a recent increase in membership fees.