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Payment options

Paying your RICS professional fee is straightforward. Our online portal allows you to:

Update your personal details
Apply for concessions
Choose your LionHeart donation preference
Select your preferred payment method

To get started, log in to My Account and select Professional Fees from the left-hand menu. If you've forgotten your password, you can reset it on the login page.

How to pay your professional fee

You can pay your professional fee using the following methods, depending on your location:

Payment method	Details
Pay online by card	Pay instantly and securely with a credit or debit card via My Account. This service is available 24/7. Note: If you’re paying from outside the UK, your card provider may charge an international handling fee. RICS does not reimburse this fee.
Pay by phone with a card	Call our automated payment line or speak to Membership Support. Enter your credit or debit card details securely using your phone keypad. We will never ask for them directly. To use this service, contact your local RICS office.
Credit card instalment plan	Available to professionals in: Ireland America Europe Middle East Africa Most of Asia Pacific Set up a 3-month instalment plan by 1 March via My Account. The first payment is taken upon setup, followed by two equal monthly instalments. After 1 March, full payment is required as the instalment option will no longer be available. Not available in: UK, China, Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Macao, Hong Kong, India.
Direct Debit (UK only)	If you have a UK bank account, you can pay via Direct Debit. Log in to My Account to set up or amend your Direct Debit. Payment cycles: Annual: One payment on or after 1 January. If set up after this date, payment will be taken on or after the 1st of the next month. Quarterly: Four payments on or after the first working day of January, April, June, and September. If set up after 1 January, payments will be spread across the remaining instalments. Monthly: Ten payments on or after the first working day of each month, from January to October. If set up after 1 January, payments will be spread across the remaining instalments. Monthly and quarterly options are available until 1 March. After this date, full payment is required. The full amount for fees and LionHeart donations will be taken with the first instalment. For more details, review the Direct Debit terms and conditions.
Bank transfer (BACS)	To pay via bank transfer: Log in to My Account and select Professional Fees. Choose Bank Transfer as your payment method during the renewal process. You will be shown our bank details to arrange your payment. Use your 7-digit RICS Membership number as the payment reference. Note: Failure to use the correct reference or make a bank transfer after accepting your renewal may result in unallocated payments, reminder notices, and potential impact on your membership status. Payments that can't be identified will be returned to your bank.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

You may be eligible for a concession based on your circumstances. Check your eligibility. If you're facing financial, career, or personal challenges, LionHeart may be able to help.

Yes, your employer can renew your membership via bank transfer (BACS). They must:

Include your membership number as the payment reference.
Email the bank remittance to bacsid@rics.org.

For five or more renewals, your employer can use the Corporate Payment Scheme. Employers can also use any payment method listed in the RICS Payment Options.

Important: Even if your employer pays your fees, you are personally responsible for ensuring payment is made.

Yes, both are available in your Invoices & Receipts page:

Invoice: Ready within 60 minutes of payment.
Receipt: Available within 24 hours.

Yes, you can add your employer’s address as a correspondence address during renewal. However, your personal address will always be included, as you are personally liable for payment.

To update your employer’s details after payment, please email contactrics@rics.org.

RICS membership fees are VAT-exempt under Article 132(1)(i) Directive 2006/11/EC. However, you may be eligible for tax relief on your fees. For details, visit Tax Relief on Membership Fees.

Donations to LionHeart are outside the scope of VAT, as it is an independent charity.