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- 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's only available for domestic flights and not international ones
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’s only available to users with a US passport, and is restricted to domestic flights and not international ones.
Samsung ID with CLEAR is designed to make your travel experience faster and smoother, allowing you to present your digital ID at airport security by tapping your phone or scanning a QR code, without needing to present 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 for proving your age at a number of sporting and entertainment venues, making it easier for you to purchase 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 is ensuring that only you will be able to unlock your ID, as either your fingerprint or a secure PIN number is required to access it. Once you’ve entered your passport information, CLEAR will verify this data, and Samsung Knox will handle hardware and software security, meaning your passport information will be encrypted directly on your device.
While Samsung is a little behind on the digital ID front — Apple launched its own version in November 2025 — the addition of Samsung ID with CLEAR will be a welcomed feature for Galaxy phone owners who are also frequent fliers. That said, the company suggests that you should still have your physical passport on-hand, just in case you need a backup.
Announcing the feature, Samsung said: “By enabling them to leave their physical IDs in their bag and rely on secure digital identity instead, we’re combining the best of convenience and security to help users get where they’re going.”
How to set up Samsung ID with CLEAR
The process of creating your new digital ID is simple — you’ll just need a valid US passport to get started.
Once you’ve launched Samsung Wallet on your device, open the ‘Quick Access’ tab’ and then tap the ‘+’ sign. From there, all you have to do is tap ‘Digital IDs’ and find ‘Samsung ID with CLEAR', where you’ll be required to follow a series of prompts. After your passport has been approved, you’ll be free to use it and speed through airport security.
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