Renew your APS membership and pay dues

Membership dues and term

Dues cover APS membership beginning the month when an application and payment is processed. One APS membership term lasts for 12 months. Members receive renewal notices three months prior to their membership expiration date. Renewing your membership after that period ensures you can continue to access all of your benefits through APS and keeps you connected to the global physics community. If your membership has lapsed, by reinstating your membership, you can regain access to your benefits.

If you wish to further support APS and our initiatives, you may donate to APS while renewing your membership. As part of the renewal process, you may select a contribution level while renewing your membership online. We greatly appreciate the generosity of our members in supporting our efforts to advance physics to benefit humanity.

Membership payment options

Members receive renewal notices three months (90 days) prior to their membership expiration date. APS membership offers flexible payment options, so you can choose how you pay.

Payments can be made online and by mail. APS accepts credit cards, checks, Apple Pay, Google Pay, wire transfers, ACH payments, and mobile payments. Credit cards accepted are Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express (AMEX), and Diners Club. To request payment instructions for ACH or wire transfer, contact the APS Membership team. Purchase orders are not accepted.

Renewing through your My APS account

You may renew through your My APS account after receiving your renewal notice. Log in to your My APS account and navigate to My Membership. (If you don't yet have an account, you may create one.) You will receive your renewal notice three months (90 days) prior to your membership expiration date.

During the renewal process, you can also use your My APS account to join units, add subscriptions, and make a donation before submitting your renewal payment.

We also encourage you to update your contact information, demographic details, communication preferences, and Physics Today and APS News delivery preferences before selecting the renew button to begin the renewal process.

APS membership dues

Your membership dues contribute to the products and services available for all APS members. You can obtain a copy of your receipt for your membership dues by logging in to your My APS account, where you can find the receipt in the "My Orders and Invoices" section.

For federal tax purposes, dues and subscriptions paid to APS are not considered charitable contributions. However, you may deduct them as ordinary and necessary business expenses. If you choose to donate to APS in addition to your membership dues when you renew your membership, then that charitable gift amount is separate from your membership dues and is tax deductible. Please consult your tax advisors for further guidance.