How can I pay?
In order to provide a quicker service for our members, our payment methods have been simplified to reduce high banking costs and heavy processing times.
All payments are to be made in British pound sterling (GBP) only; PayPal and foreign currency cheques/cash cannot be accepted.
If you are based in the UK, our preferred method of payment is by Direct Debit.
My IMarEST
Our online membership portal allows you to select your payment method, update your details and view pending orders and past invoices.
You can download receipts from My IMarEST once payment has been allocated to your invoice.
Please contact the Membership Team if you have trouble accessing My IMarEST. If you do not have a web account, you can create one here.
Accepted payment methods
Paying by Direct Debit
If you have a web account, you can set up a Direct Debit in My IMarEST when you go to pay your pending order.
We'll take the payment automatically, removing the need for you to manually make a payment each year and ensuring your access to your membership benefits is uninterrupted.
If you're unable to use My IMarEST, contact the Membership Team who can set this up for you.
Paying with credit card
Credit card payments can be made online via My IMarEST. You will see your pending order and be able to pay using our secure online payment tool.
Paying by bank transfer
We accept payment by bank transfer, although you will need to pay all associated fees. Please transfer funds using our account details below, quoting your membership number as the reference to ensure that your payment is processed correctly.
Account name: The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology T/A IMarEST
Bank address: Barclays Bank Plc, Leicester, LE87 2BB, United Kingdom
Account number: 70517291
Sort code: 207775
IBAN number: GB19BUKB20777570517291
SWIFT code: BUKBGB22
We kindly request you accept all transfer/currency fees and charges if applicable.
Paying by cheque
We only accept cheques drawn on UK banks in British pound sterling (GBP). Please send these - along with your name and membership number - to:
Membership Team
The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology
Birdcage Walk
London, SW1H 9JJ
United Kingdom