Is "CLEAR SERVICES" fraud?

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

Published

December 13, 2025

Updated

December 15, 2025

What is "CLEAR SERVICES"?

Clear at clear.app helps you manage your bills and subscriptions easily, making sure you never miss a payment. They provide a simple way to keep track of what you're signed up for and remind you when bills are due, which helps avoid unwanted surprises. So, if you notice Clear on your bank statement, it might be for a subscription you have through their app.

CLEAR: Indicates that the transaction is a clear-out, meaning it resolves or finalizes a service or billing listed by the company.
SERVICES: Refers to the specific offerings or services provided by the company that you are being charged for.

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: Many users report being charged for monthly or annual subscriptions without realizing it, as the service often starts with a free trial that converts to a paid plan automatically.
In-App Purchases: Users can incur charges for additional features or services within the app, which may not be clearly disclosed initially.
Service Usage Fees: Some reports indicate charges for specific uses of the app, such as premium content access or special functionalities that cost extra.
Account Upgrades: Customers might be charged when they upgrade their accounts to a higher tier for more benefits.
Auto-Renewal Payments: Users sometimes overlook auto-renewal settings, leading to unexpected charges at renewal time.
Currency Conversion Fees: International users have mentioned seeing additional charges related to currency conversion when making payments.
Multiple Accounts: Those with multiple accounts may confuse which account they subscribed to, leading to confusion about charges.
Promotional Offers: Some users have misunderstood promotional offers, ending up with charges after an introductory period ends.

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

1-888-708-0008

support@clear.app

Site

https://www.clear.app/contact

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What other ways do charges from Clear show up?

CLEAR CLEAR.APP CLEAR PAYMENT CLEAR TICKET CLEAR SUBSCRIPTION CLEAR SERVICE CLEAR MEMBER CLEAR FEE CLEAR TRANSACTION CLEAR CARD CLEAR PAY CLEAR ACCOUNT CLEAR RECURRING CLEAR ACCESS CLEAR ONLINE CLEAR ID

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