Is "CLEAR APP" fraud?

The Guide to Understanding Why You Were Charged By “CLEAR APP” and What To Do About It (clear.app)

Published

December 13, 2025

Updated

December 14, 2025

What is "CLEAR APP"?

Clear is a user-friendly app that helps you manage your subscriptions and bills, making it easy to keep track of what you're paying for each month. With Clear, you can view all your recurring expenses in one place, and it even sends you reminders for upcoming payments, so you won’t miss anything. If you see a charge from them on your statement, it’s likely related to the services they provide to help you stay organized with your finances.

CLEAR: Indicates that the transaction is for clearing any outstanding requests or actions, essentially resetting or removing previous states.
APP: Abbreviation for "application," suggesting that this transaction is related to an app or software service.

Verify With Receipt

The best way to tell if this charge is fraudulent is to find the receipt. You may have an electronic copy of the receipt, which Chargeback can help you find by searching your email accounts.

Chargeback helps you identify unwanted subscriptions and charges, and help you fight them to get your money back.

Why do people get charges like this from Clear?

Subscription Fees: Users may experience recurring charges due to an active subscription plan that they signed up for, whether monthly or annually.
In-App Purchases: Charges can occur from making purchases within the app, such as buying additional features or content.
Trial Conversions: Some users reported being automatically charged after a free trial period ended, even if they intended to cancel before the trial concluded.
Service Fees: Fees could be associated with specific services or functionalities accessed through the app, like enhanced identity verification.
Accidental Charges: Users mentioned mistakenly selecting options that led to unwanted purchases or subscriptions.
Payment Authorization Holds: Some reports indicate temporary holds on funds for account verification or to secure services, which may appear as charges.
Partner Services: Charges may arise from third-party services linked to Clear that users may not have been aware of during sign-up.
Currency Conversion Fees: Users in different regions noted additional charges related to currency exchange rates when transacting.

If I see this charge, what should I do?

if you see this charge and aren’t expecting it, you have various options.

First, try to contact the clear.app via one of the support methods we listed below and inquire about the charge. See if they will refund it and cancel any associated subscriptions you might have.

If the clear.app refused to issue a refund or you cannot get in touch with the company, call your bank or financial institution and open a credit card dispute. Record screenshot evidence from your prior conversations with clear.app, and use that to open your credit card dispute. Tell your bank or credit card issuer that you do not recognize the charge and do not recall signing up for the service.

If this sounds like too much of a hassle, you can have Chargeback do it for you.

Clear Customer Service Info

If you need assistance, here's how you can get in touch with Clear's support team.

Disclaimer

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The information we provide is based on publicly available sources and user reports and may contain inaccuracies or become outdated over time. Our guides are intended for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as official company instructions or legal advice.

Consumers are solely responsible for reviewing their own contracts, terms of service, and refund or cancellation obligations before taking any action. Nothing on this site should be interpreted as legal, financial, or contractual guidance.

Chargeback does not encourage or condone disputing valid charges, misrepresenting transactions, or taking any action that could violate a company’s terms, service agreement, or applicable laws. We promote fair, transparent, and lawful communication between consumers and businesses.

Phone

1-888-197-3126

support@clear.app

Site

https://clear.app/contact

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What other ways do charges from Clear show up?

CLEAR CLEAR APP CLEAR ID CLEAR MEMBERSHIP CLEAR SUBSCRIPTION CLEARINGHOUSE CLEARTRUST CLEAR SERVICE CLEAR PAYMENT CLEAR SYSTEMS

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