- Samsung’s new partnership with CLEAR allows US passport holders to add their IDs to Samsung Wallet
- You can use Samsung ID with CLEAR at 250 TSA checkpoints for a smoother security experience
- It is only available for domestic flights and not international
Samsung has unveiled a handy new feature that frequent travelers will be happy to see – you can now have your passport stored right on your Galaxy phone.
In a new partnership with CLEAR, Samsung Electronics America is launching Samsung ID with CLEAR, a digital passport that you can add to your Samsung Wallet. It is only available to users with a US passport and is limited to domestic flights and not international.
Samsung ID with CLEAR is designed to make your travel experience faster and smoother, so you can present your digital ID at airport security by tapping your phone or scanning a QR code without having to show your physical passport.
Once you’ve added your passport to your Samsung Wallet, you’ll be able to verify your identity at over 250 Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints. You can also use it to prove your age at a number of sports and entertainment venues, making it easier for you to buy alcoholic beverages and access age-restricted areas, for example.
I know what you’re thinking: ‘How secure is Samsung’s new digital passport?’. Well, the tech giant ensures that only you will be able to unlock your ID as either your fingerprint or a secure PIN is required to access it. Once you’ve entered your passport details, CLEAR will verify that data and Samsung Knox handles hardware and software security, meaning your passport details will be encrypted right on your device.
While Samsung is a bit behind on the digital ID front – Apple launched its own version in November 2025 – the addition of Samsung ID with CLEAR will be a welcome feature for Galaxy phone owners who are also frequent flyers. That said, the company suggests you still keep your physical passport handy just in case you need a backup.
Announcing the feature, Samsung said: “By allowing them to leave their physical IDs in their bag and rely on secure digital identity instead, we combine the best of convenience and security to help users get where they need to go.”
How to set up Samsung ID with CLEAR
The process of creating your new digital ID is simple – you just need a valid US passport to get started.
After launching Samsung Wallet on your device, open the ‘Quick access’ tab and then tap the ‘+’ sign. From there, all you have to do is tap on ‘Digital IDs’ and find ‘Samsung ID with CLEAR’, where you’ll be prompted to follow a series of instructions. Once your passport has been approved, you are free to use it and drive through airport security.
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