Do you offer any reduction in subscription?
Postgraduate members
If you're a Graduate member studying a postgraduate course or enrolled on a society qualification, we can reduce your main membership at the point of your next renewal.
To apply for the reduction, you'll need to submit an online application form and the reduction will be applied from your next renewal.
Retired members
If you're retired and have been a society member for less than 30 years, and you're no longer in paid employment of any kind, you're eligible to receive a 50% reduction on your main fees.
To apply for the reduction, you'll need to submit an online application form and the reduction will be applied from your next renewal.
If you're retired and have been a member for more than 30 years, and you're not in employment of any kind, you're eligible for exemption from further payment of subscriptions and fees.
To apply for the reduction, you'll need to submit an online application form and the reduction will be applied from your next renewal.
Special circumstances
If you're unable to pay the full fee due to special circumstances i.e., you're on maternity/paternity leave, have caring responsibilities, unplanned unemployment, long-term sick leave, we can offer a reduction on your main subscription.
Please note: if you're already on a reduced rate no further concessions are available.
To apply for the reduction, you'll need to submit an online application form and the reduction will be applied from your next renewal.
Contact us
If you have any queries, please email [email protected].
I’d like to renew my membership but I haven’t received a renewal invoice
To renew your membership you'll need to access your BPS account.
First, sign in to the portal.
Then click/tap on the Memberships and Subscriptions tab and select Renew to pay your membership and subscription fees.
Contact us
If you have any queries please contact the Membership Team.
Which payment methods are available when renewing my subscription?
You can pay via a number of ways for your subscription.
Online
You can pay via our secure online payment facility by signing in to your online account, then go to 'Memberships and subscriptions' to pay.
To pay online, you'll need to set up your account. You should have already received an email from us containing your unique link and instructions on how to create an account.
If you can't find this email, don't worry, contact the Customer Service Team and they'll be able to assist you.
Phone
You can pay quickly and easily, by debit or credit card (we do not accept AMEX), over the telephone 24 hours a day by calling our automated phone service on +44 (0) 1302 897018.
Remember, you'll need your membership number to hand when you call.
Direct Debit (UK bank accounts only)
Direct Debit is one of the safest and most convenient ways of paying your membership fees.
Payments are automatically taken each year, so bills are never forgotten, and there's no risk of your membership lapsing.
You can set up a Direct Debit by logging in to your online account
To change your bank details please complete the attached direct debit mandate and return it to [email protected].
For further help setting up your online account, please contact the Customer Service Team.
Bank transfer
You can pay by bank transfer using the following details:
Royal Bank of Scotland
Account Number: 11226510
Sort Code: 16-23-21
Branch: Leicester Market Street
Swift Code: RBOS GB 2LIBAN Number: GB09 RBOS 16232111226510If you do transfer money into the society's account, please make sure that you inform our Subscriptions team with the date, amount and reference of the transaction.