Membership Dues and Payments FAQ

Membership dues are 60 USD for each six-month period and are due on April 1 and October 1.

Please note: Effective August 3, 2026, the dues will be 72 USD every six months.

There is also a one time new member fee of 25 USD. If you join in the middle of a renewal period, you will pay prorated dues based on the month you join.

A Toastmasters International membership costs $120 USD per year—$10 USD per month.

Members develop communication and leadership skills through active learning, including regular speaking opportunities, peer evaluations, and meeting participation. They receive ongoing feedback from fellow members and learn how to evaluate and support the development of others. This experience is not replicated in any other program or course in a similar price range.

Membership also includes access to Pathways, Toastmaster International’s education program, which provides structured learning experiences in communication, leadership, and professional development.

Toastmasters members are part of an organization recognized by professionals worldwide. Participation in the Toastmasters program shows commitment to personal and professional growth, making it a strong resume and networking asset.

This one-time fee supports administrative costs and provides Base Camp system access.

Toastmasters International does not offer discounts for having dual or multiple memberships or provide lifetime memberships to individuals.

If your club has Self-Pay enabled, you can pay your dues by logging into toastmasters.org. After logging in, navigate to “From the Organization to You” and click “Pay Dues.”

If your club does not offer Self-Pay, you can submit your membership dues payment to a club officer to submit on your behalf.

To learn more about Self-Pay and how to enable it, see the Self-Pay FAQ page.

Club officers can submit member dues through Club Central, by mail, or by fax (+1 303-799-7753).

To pay online as a club officer:

1. On the Membership Management page, locate the cardfor the member you intend to pay for, then select “Add to Cart.”
2. Before adding any new, dual, or reinstating members to the cart, select their membership begin and end dates.
3. Once the cart is ready, click “Membership Cart” at the top of the roster.
4. Review the order details and payment for accuracy, using the “Edit Cart” function to make any necessary changes.
5. Click “Submit Payment” to finalize the transaction.

Alternatively, club officers may email the renewing member list and any new/dual/reinstating applications to membership@toastmasters.org, then submit payment by calling +1 720-439-5050.

Officers must collect and submit renewal payments twice a year (April and October).

Members can also submit their international dues directly to World Headquarters if a club’s Self-Pay setting is enabled.

Payments can be submitted using any of the following methods:

• Using Self-Pay
  If your club has enabled Self-Pay, login to toastmasters.org and navigate to “From the Organization to You” and click “Pay Dues.” To learn more about Self-Pay using the Self-Pay FAQ page.
• By phone with a credit or debit card*
  +1 720-439-5050, Option 4, Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mountain Time.
• By wire transfer
  All wire transfers must be made in U.S. dollars. To verify funds and ensure that your club account is properly credited, email the wire confirmation to financequestions@toastmasters.org, and notification of wire payment with any associated membership roster or application to membership@toastmasters.org.
• By fax with a credit or debit card*
  +1 303-799-7753. Please include as much pertinent information as possible in the fax and include the cardholder's signed authorization.
• By mail with check
  Toastmasters International
  ATTN: Club Quality & Member Support Team
  9127 S. Jamaica St. Suite 400
  Englewood, CO 80112
• Money Order
  Payments made by money order must be in USD. International money orders, even in USD, cannot be accepted.

*If submitting payment using a credit or debit card from a bank outside the United States, please verify with your bank that the card has been approved for foreign transactions.

No. As directed in Policy 11.0, the Board of Directors is responsible for approving and overseeing the budget and financial matters. Rather than providing the annual budget, which is a planning and management tool, the organization makes available its annual financial results when filing the United States Internal Revenue Service Form 990.

It is the Board of Directors’ responsibility to determine the international dues amount, as directed in the Bylaws of Toastmasters International, Article IV: Revenue, Section 2: Membership Dues Payment. Additionally, Policy 8.0: Dues and Fees, Section 10, requires the Board to review the dues, fees, and submission processes annually.