Choose the Payment Method that suits you best - whether you prefer convenience, security, or ease of use.
Your membership is payable annually on the 1st of the month in which you originally became a member (the “Renewal Date”). Your membership invoice will be emailed to you one month before your Renewal Date (assuming your employer is not covering the subscription) with payment required within two months of your Renewal Date.
Payment Options
Feature/Benefit |
Direct Debit |
Credit/Debit Card |
Cheque/Postal Order/Bank Draft |
|
Processing Time |
Instant |
Instant |
5-7 business days |
|
Convenience |
Very convenient (online) |
Easy and widely accepted (phone, online) |
Least convenient (manual and slow) |
|
Fees |
Usually no fees |
Possible transaction fees |
Possible bank fees |
|
Security |
High (authorised by bank) |
High (fraud protection available) |
Moderate (subject to postal risks) |
|
Recurring Payments |
Yes |
No |
No |
|
International Payments |
No |
Yes (foreign fees may apply) |
No |
|
Set Up Time |
Immediate |
Immediate |
Delayed (mailing time required) |
Direct Debit
Direct Debit is the most efficient payment method because, once it is set up, no further action is needed. This helps ensure membership payments are made on time and reduces the risk of missed or late payments.
- Log in to your member dashboard when your membership is due for renewal*.
- Click the ‘renew membership’ button
- Select the Direct Debit option and provide the required information.
*Your membership must be up for renewal for the online option to be available. Outside of the renewal period, this feature will remain disabled.
- Chose the direct debit option during the initial application process.
- Provide the necessary information to complete the setup.
Updating your bank details is easy. Simply follow these steps:
- Log in to your member dashboard.
- Click the ‘Amend/Cancel Direct Debit Mandate’ button.
- Update your existing bank details with the new information.
Credit/Debit Card
You can pay by credit/debit card online or over the phone. Please do not send card details by email. If you are unable to pay online, you can either call us to arrange payment or email membership@lia.ie to request a callback so you can pay your membership renewal by phone.
Please ensure you have the phone linked to your bank account ready to receive the one-time authorisation code. Further information on the online and phone payment options is provided below:
- Log in to your member dashboard when your membership is due for renewal.
- Click the ‘renew membership’ button and follow the instructions for card payment.
- Please call the Member Services team on 01-4563890 between 9am - 5pm to arrange payment over the phone or,
- Email membership@lia.ie to request a call back to arrange payment by phone.
Cheque/Postal Order/Bank Draft
Please send your membership renewal amount to the below address:
Company Payment
If your employer participates in LIA’s Company Group Payment Scheme and is covering your annual membership fee, they should renew your membership through LIA’s Company Portal.
To find out who in your company has access to the Portal, please contact Member Services at membership@lia.ie or call 01-4563890.