Some Meetup organizers charge member dues for joining or staying in their groups. These fees are set and managed entirely by the organizer, not by Meetup.
If you see a charge from a Meetup group, even a small one like $3, here’s why it may have happened and how you can stop future charges or request a refund.
🔍 Why did I get charged by a Meetup group?
You may see a charge from a group if all of the following are true:
You have a payment method saved in your Meetup account
You are (or were recently) a member of the group
The group’s organizer has recurring dues set for members
These charges are processed automatically through the payment method saved in your profile. Meetup will never charge you unless a payment method is registered and the group organizer has enabled dues.
🚫 How do I stop being charged by a group?
If you don’t want to continue paying dues, you can stop future charges by leaving the group:
Log in to your Meetup account
Go to the homepage of the group you want to leave
Click or tap Leave Group
👉 Once you leave a group, you will not be charged again.
🔁 What if I rejoin later?
If you rejoin during a billing cycle for which you have already paid, you will not be charged again until the next billing cycle.
💸 Can I get a refund for a charge from a group?
Refunds for member dues are handled directly by the group organizer, not Meetup. Each organizer may have their own policy.
If you wish to request a refund for a recent or unexpected charge, please contact the group organizer.
How to request a refund from an organizer
Desktop web
Click on your Profile icon in the upper right-hand corner.
Select Settings from the drop-down menu.
Open the Payments Made tab.
Select Event fees or Member dues.
Locate the transaction and select Request refund.
Mobile web
Click on your Profile icon in the upper right-hand corner.
Select Settings and choose All Transactions.
Locate the transaction and tap the Arrow icon next to it.
Tap Contact organizer for refund.
🛟 I couldn’t get a refund from the organizer. Can Meetup help?
Meetup can sometimes help — but only in specific situations.
Meetup may issue a refund only if:
The payment was made using Meetup’s integrated payment processor, Stripe
Meetup cannot intervene or refund payments that were:
Made in cash
Paid off-platform
Processed through another payment provider
If you believe a charge is fraudulent, unauthorized, or a misuse of the payment system, please contact Meetup’s Trust & Safety team.
They may:
Issue a refund (if eligible), or
Contact the organizer on your behalf and attempt to facilitate a refund
For more specific information on when Meetup may help you obtain a refund from an organizer, please refer to our Terms of Service and our Payments Policies.