Samsung wants Galaxy phones to carry more than boarding passes.

The company is adding a CLEAR-verified digital ID to Samsung Wallet, letting eligible US users create a passport-based credential for use at supported TSA checkpoints. The feature stores the ID on-device via Samsung Knox and lets travelers present it via QR code or NFC.

Although it is currently rolling out in batches, it represents a deeper shift toward hardware-secured digital identity systems integrated into consumer devices. That reflects the gradual positioning of smartphones as identity-verification endpoints, with leading phone manufacturers racing to dominate the space.

Samsung Wallet adds travel identification

To bring this feature to life, Samsung partnered with CLEAR , a US-based identity verification firm with a presence across several airports. It introduces a new digital ID system built around passport enrollment and authentication.…