In short
Joining Marital Affair, building a profile, browsing and receiving interest are free. Reading and replying to messages needs a paid membership, on weekly or monthly plans. The members area shows the exact price and the billing name for your card statement before you pay, and every membership renews automatically until you cancel in Settings > Billing.
| Free | Join, profile, browse, receive interest |
|---|---|
| Paid | Reading and replying to messages |
| Plans | Weekly and monthly memberships |
| Renewal | Automatic until cancelled in Settings > Billing |
| Card statement | The billing name shown at checkout |
Current membership options
| Join, create a profile, browse | Free |
|---|---|
| Read and reply to messages | Paid membership (weekly and monthly plans) |
| Optional extras | Such as profile boosts and an ID-verified badge |
The members area shows the exact price of each plan, and the billing name your card statement will show, before you pay. Memberships renew automatically until you cancel in Settings > Billing.
The exact price of each plan, in the currency you will be charged, is shown in the members area before you confirm. We don't print figures on this page because prices can change, and the checkout figure is the one that counts.
What you get without paying
You can join, build a profile, upload photos for review, browse other members and receive interest, all without a card. That is enough to judge whether the site suits you and whether there are people you would want to talk to. The how it works page walks through each stage. Free members see adverts.
What a membership adds
A paid membership lets you read and reply to messages. That is the point at which conversations start, so it is the point at which you pay. A membership also unlocks read receipts, seeing who has viewed your profile, likes and full-size photos.
An optional ID verification badge is available for an extra charge. It is compulsory only for some sign-ups, such as accounts created through a VPN or flagged for a check.
Renewal: the part to read twice
Every membership, including any introductory plan, renews automatically at the end of its period until you cancel it. If you only want a short spell:
- Note the renewal date shown when you pay.
- Set a reminder for the day before.
- Log in and go to Settings > Billing to cancel before that date.
- Keep any confirmation you receive.
Cancelling stops the next payment. It doesn't delete your profile; that is a separate step, explained in cancelling or deleting your account.
Paying from outside the US
Prices have so far been shown in US dollars. If your card is in pounds, euros, rand or another currency, your bank converts the charge and may add a foreign transaction fee, so the figure on your statement can differ slightly from the checkout price. Check the amount shown at checkout and your bank's terms before you confirm.
The name on your statement
Checkout shows the billing name that will appear on your card statement, before you confirm the payment. The amount and date will appear whatever the name. Our discretion page explains what else the site shows and sends.
A charge you don't recognise
The usual reason for an unexpected charge is a renewal. Log in and check Settings > Billing first. If you still can't match the payment to an account, contact the help centre with the date and amount, and speak to your card provider if it isn't resolved. Our log in help page covers getting back into an account you have forgotten about.
Is it worth paying?
Pay only once browsing has shown you people you would genuinely like to talk to. If you are unsure, start with the shortest plan and set that reminder. What affair sites cost compares the pricing models you will meet across the market, so you know what to look for anywhere you sign up.
Questions people ask
Is there a free trial?
Everything except reading and replying to messages is free for as long as you like, which works as an open-ended trial of the site. Any paid option, including a low-cost introductory plan if one is offered at checkout, renews automatically unless you cancel before the renewal date.
What will appear on my statement?
The billing name shown at checkout, before you pay. Check it there; the amount and date will appear on your statement whatever the name, and anyone who sees your statements will see them too.
Will I be charged in pounds or dollars?
Prices have so far been shown in US dollars. If your card is in another currency, your bank converts the charge and may add a foreign transaction fee, so check the amount at checkout and your card's terms.
Can I get a refund?
Refunds are handled under the member terms in the members area, so read the refund section there before you buy. If you think you have been charged in error, contact the help centre first with the date and amount of the payment.
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