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Samsung Wallet Gains CLEAR Digital U.S. Passport for TSA checkpoints.

5/27/2026

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Samsung Adds Passport

Samsung Electronics America partnered with CLEAR to add a digital U.S. passport to Samsung Wallet.
Activation stores an encrypted passport on Galaxy phones, unlockable by fingerprint or PIN, for use at over 250 TSA checkpoints.
The digital ID also enables age verification at venues such as BMO Stadium.
Activation is free and requires a U.S. passport and Android 9+ device.
The optional CLEAR+ membership costs $209 per year.

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Samsung Embeds CLEAR

Samsung and CLEAR have integrated CLEAR IDs into Samsung Wallet, creating a rival to Apple Wallet.
BMO Stadium CTO Christian Lau said the digital ID will speed entry for international crowds at the 2026 Los Angeles events.
CLEAR CEO Caryn Seidman Becker said embedding the platform in Samsung Wallet expands CLEAR’s reach to Android users.
State-issued digital driver’s licenses are TSA-approved, showing a broader shift toward digital identification.

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Samsung Adds Passport

Samsung Electronics America partnered with CLEAR to add a digital U.S. passport to Samsung Wallet.
Activation stores an encrypted passport on Galaxy phones, unlockable by fingerprint or PIN, for use at over 250 TSA checkpoints.
The digital ID also enables age verification at venues such as BMO Stadium.
Activation is free and requires a U.S. passport and Android 9+ device.
The optional CLEAR+ membership costs $209 per year.

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