Renewing Your Membership

Membership Renewals Made Simple

IRMS operates a rolling membership, so your renewal date is based on when you joined. You can pay annually, quarterly, or monthly.

How it works

Annual Subscription (Auto-Renew)

  • Reminder sent 40 days before renewal
  • No action needed unless your card details have changed
  • Second reminder sent 7 days before renewal

Annual Subscription (Bank Transfer)

  • Reminder sent 40 days before renewal
  • Log in → Account tab → click Renew / Upgrade / Update
  • Confirm details or select a new payment method →click Save and Continue
  • Missed renewal? A second reminder arrives 7 days before

Quarterly Subscription

  • Auto-renews every quarter
  • Reminder sent 10 days before payment

Monthly Subscription

  • Auto-renews monthly (no reminders)
  • Cancel anytime
  • Access ends the day after your next payment would have been taken

Managing Your Membership

Cancel Anytime

  • Log in → Account tab → click Renew / Upgrade / Update →click Cancel
  • Cancellation takes effect from your next renewal date
  • No refunds for unused time

Upgrade or Downgrade

  • Change membership type or payment method via Account tab
  • Changes apply after your current term ends (or immediately for student/affiliate upgrades)
  • Moving to a Corporate account? Contact info@irms.org.uk

Payment Options

  • Credit/Debit Card (recommended) – processed securely via Stripe
  • Bank Transfer – request invoice and include invoice number as reference
  • Direct Debit – being phased out; we’ll contact you about alternatives

If Your Membership Lapses

  • Access suspended 30 days after renewal date
  • Cancelled memberships lose access within 7 days of renewal date
  • Running late? Let us know—we can help

Need Help?

Contact our membership team:
📧 info@irms.org.uk | ☎ 01625 664520
We’re here to resolve any issues and value your feedback. If you leave, we may invite you to complete a short survey—your insights help us improve.

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