Welcoming people

Re-join us

Joining us again is now even easier - find out how.

Come back. We miss you.

We want you back where you belong, flying the flag for psychology and helping us in our aim to advance the discipline.

Reinstate your membership in just a few simple steps

  1. Log in to your portal account 
  2. Navigate to the 'Memberships and Subscriptions' tile
  3. Click on the 'reinstate' button
  4. Press 'proceed to checkout'
  5. Pay your membership fee

If you have not already registered for a portal account, then don't worry, it only takes a few minutes to setup. Visit portal.bps.org.uk and click on the 'register' button to get started.

If your membership lapsed over 2 years ago

If you'd like to re-join the society and your membership has lapsed for 2 years or more, you will need to submit a new application and upload copies of your qualifications as part of the process.

Please refer to the 'Become a member' pages to find the right membership type for you.

Make paying your membership fees easier 

If you have a UK bank account and would like to set up a Direct Debit with us, all you have to do is follow the first four steps outlined above. When you get to the checkout, you will be given the option to set up your Direct Debit.

Want to upgrade your membership?

Once you've re-joined the society, it's easy for you to upgrade your membership.

Firstly, make sure you meet the eligibility criteria set out for that membership grade. You can find this information by visiting the membership section of our website and clicking through to the grade you wish to apply for.

Then start an online membership application with us. You will be able to track the progress of your application in your portal account. Just log in and select the 'Applications' tab.

We can help you through financially hard times

If you've recently retired, started a postgraduate course or you are unable to pay your full membership fee due to special circumstances, you could benefit from reduced membership fees.

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.

Frequently asked questions
  • Am I eligible for Chartered membership?

    In order for the society to determine if you’re eligible for Chartered membership you’ll need to complete an online application.

  • Am I eligible for Graduate membership?

    In order for the society to determine if you’re eligible for Graduate membership you’ll need to complete an online application.

  • How do I apply for the Graduate Basis for Chartered membership (GBC)? 

    You’ll need to complete an online application for Graduate membership.

    The Graduate Basis for Chartered membership will automatically be granted if you're eligible for Graduate membership. View further information on the Graduate membership (GMBPsS) page.  

  • How can I opt in to receive member emails or opt out to no longer receive them?

    Update your contact preferences to receive essential emails from us relating to your membership or keep to date with the latest news from your Branch, Division or Section.

    Update your contact preferences

    1. Head to the portal
    2. Sign in with your email and password
    3. Click the 'preferences' tile
    4. Tick the box 'please send me information by email' (to be sent marketing emails from the society) - or untick it if you no longer wish to receive these emails.
    5. Tick or untick the 'latest news' under whichever networks you are a member of (to be sent emails from your network)
    6. Tick or untick the box 'receive local branch updates' (to be sent emails from your branch)
    7. Click save

    Contact us

    If you have any queries, please contact [email protected].

     

  • I need a receipt

    You’ll need to sign into the portal and select the Invoices tab to view or download your paid invoices.

    Sign in to the portal here

    Contact us

    If you have any queries please contact the Membership Team.