No.

Although both services are provided by CLEAR, Optimum or SkillMarket CLEAR Verification and CLEAR+ memberships at the airport are separate services designed for different purposes.

What Is the Difference?

Optimum or SkillMarket CLEAR Verification helps confirm the identity of consultants for client engagements. After your identity has been successfully verified, a CLEAR Verified badge is added to your SkillMarket profile.

In the past, many consultants completed CLEAR Verification when they arrived at a client site during project check-in.

SkillMarket now gives consultants the option to complete CLEAR Verification in advance, helping make on-site check-in faster.

CLEAR+ is a separate paid membership that helps travelers move through airport security checkpoints more quickly.

I Already Have CLEAR+. Do I Still Need SkillMarket CLEAR Verification?

Yes, you may.

Having a personal CLEAR+ membership does not automatically:

• complete your SkillMarket CLEAR Verification,
• add a CLEAR Verified badge to your SkillMarket profile, or
• satisfy a client engagement's identity verification requirement.

If a client engagement prefers or requires CLEAR Verified consultants, complete the CLEAR Verification offered through SkillMarket.

Do I Need to Buy CLEAR+?

No.

You do not need to purchase CLEAR+ to complete SkillMarket CLEAR Verification.

SkillMarket CLEAR Verification is provided at no cost to consultants.

Does SkillMarket CLEAR Verification Include Airport Benefits?

No.

Completing SkillMarket CLEAR Verification does not provide a CLEAR+ membership or airport security benefits.

Likewise, purchasing CLEAR+ does not replace or satisfy SkillMarket CLEAR Verification.

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