Annual Subscription Rates 2020
Annual Subscription Rate for 2020 from (1st January). If you are joining after the 1st February your subscription will be calculated on a pro rata basis.
Annual Cheque or Credit/Debit Card Payments
| Membership category | Annual fee |
| UK Practising Member | £423.00 |
| Overseas Practising Member with insurance | £423.00 |
| Mentored Member | £423.00 |
| Overseas Practising Members without insurance | £161.00 |
| UK Non-Practising Members | £120.00 |
| Associate Members (Podiatry Assistants & Orthotic Technicians) | £85.00 |
| New Graduates in the part of the year after Qualifying | £45.00 |
Payment in full by one direct debit payment collected on 1st of the month.
This includes £5.00 discount. Discount only applies to direct debit payments.
| Membership category | Annual fee |
| UK Practising Member | £418.00 |
| Overseas Practising Member with insurance | £418.00 |
| Mentored Member | £418.00 |
| Overseas Practising Members without insurance | £155.00 |
| UK Non-Practising Members | £115.00 |
| Associate Members (Podiatry Assistants & Orthotic Technicians) | £80.00 |
Quarterly Direct Debit Payments collected on 1st Feb, May, Aug & Nov
A £6.00 admin charge is added to the total when paying by direct debit in the membership categories listed below. If you join after the 1st Jan we can only collect the subscription in three payments and if you join after 1st April there will only be two payments etc.
| Membership category | Quarterly fee |
| UK Practising Member | £107.25 |
| Overseas Practising Member with insurance | £107.25 |
| Mentored Member | £107.25 |
| Overseas Practising Members without insurance | £41.75 |
| UK Non-Practising Members | £31.50 |
| Associate Members (Podiatry Assistants & Orthotic Technicians) | £22.75 |
10 Monthly Direct Debit Payments collected from 1st Feb - 1st Nov
A £17.00 admin charge is added to the total when paying by direct debit in the membership categories listed below. If you join after 1st Jan we can only collect the subscription in 9 payments and if you join after 1st Feb there will only be 8 payments and continue to decrease monthly.
| Membership category | Monthly fee |
| UK Practising Member | £44.00 |
| Overseas Practising Member with insurance | £44.00 |
| Mentored Member | £44.00 |
| Overseas Practising Members without insurance | £17.50 |
| UK Non-Practising Members | £13.50 |
| Associate Members (Podiatry Assistants & Orthotic Technicians) | £10.20 |
Important Please Read
Direct Debit payments can only be set up for collection on 1st of the Month, February to November.
When the College receives a NEW direct debit mandate BACS guidelines state that the first payment cannot be requested for 14 days.
Unpaid direct debits will incur a £20.00 administration charge.
If a direct debit is continually returned unpaid the College may withdraw the option to use the direct debit instalment facility and request the full amount outstanding to be paid.
You may be able reclaim tax on your membership. HMRC has advice on making a claim; for specific tax advice, speak to your tax advisor or accountant.
https://www.gov.uk/tax-relief-for-employees/professional-fees-and-subscriptions
Help
If you need any help or advice about membership fees, please feel free to contact our membership team at membership@cop.org.uk or on 020 7234 8644.