Travel Plug Adapter
Travel plug adapters are allowed in both carry-on and checked bags with no special restrictions.
Carry-on
Allowed
Checked
Allowed
Carry-on details
Allowed. A plug adapter is just a passive piece of plastic and metal that reshapes a plug to fit a foreign outlet — it has no battery and isn't restricted by TSA.
Checked-bag details
Allowed. Plug adapters can also be packed in checked baggage without restriction.
Special instructions
A plug adapter only changes the plug shape — it doesn't convert voltage. If your device isn't dual-voltage (check the label), you'll also need a separate voltage converter, which is a different item from a simple adapter.
FAQ
- Does a travel adapter need to go in the bin at security?
- It's a small electronic accessory, so screening officers may ask you to place it in a bin along with your laptop and other electronics, but it isn't a restricted item.
- Is a travel adapter the same as a voltage converter?
- No. An adapter only changes the plug's physical shape to fit a foreign outlet; a converter changes the electrical voltage. Check whether your device is dual-voltage before relying on an adapter alone.
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Source: TSA — What Can I Bring? · Last verified: 2026-07-31
Final decision rests with the security officer at the checkpoint.