Samsung Wallet Adds US Digital Passports via Clear, Matching Apple and Google at Some Airports
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Updated · Android Authority · May 26
Samsung Wallet Adds US Digital Passports via Clear, Matching Apple and Google at Some Airports
6 articles · Updated · Android Authority · May 26
Starting May 26, Samsung Wallet users can add a US passport as a digital ID through Clear, giving Samsung a feature Apple Wallet and Google Wallet already offer.
The digital passport works only at some US airports for domestic identity checks, not for international travel, so travelers still need to carry a physical passport or other accepted ID.
Samsung said the feature lets users keep physical IDs in their bag rather than at home, underscoring that the phone-based credential is a convenience layer, not a full replacement.
The move expands Samsung Wallet's travel use cases by putting boarding passes and ID on one device as digital identity tools gain traction across major mobile wallet platforms.
As digital IDs expand, what happens if your phone is lost, stolen, or its battery dies right before a flight?
With passports now on phones, how secure is your identity data from hackers, and who truly owns and controls it?
If digital passports work for domestic flights, what is the main hurdle preventing their use for international border crossings?