Discover the benefits of membership
As a member of ISBT, you will get access to a wide range of benefits including networking, discounted rates to
congresses and events, access to resources and much more. Join us from as little as €30 for the year*.
Your annual membership period starts the moment your application is confirmed!
*Our fees are based on your age, the world bank index (WBI) of your country and your work position.
Fee Structure + WBI
The fees range from €30 to €135 and are based on your age, the world bank index (WBI) of your country and your work position.
Membership fees
Affiliate Membership fee
The cost of becoming an Affiliate member depends on the WBI of the country where the affiliate is located, and the number of members or employees the national society, blood centre or blood service has.
National blood transfusion societies, blood services and blood centres in lower middle and low income countries (according to the WBI) pay €1,- per member/employee, with a minimum of €100 for blood centres and blood services, and a minimum of €200 for national societies.
National blood transfusion societies, blood services and blood centres in upper middle and high income countries (according to the WBI) pay €2,- per member/employee, with a minimum of €100 for blood centres and blood services, and a minimum of €200 for national societies.
Frequently Asked Questions about Membership
How do I join as a new member?
To join as a new member, please click on the button "Join online" and complete the process. Make sure you fill in your accurate details i.e. your country, position and age as this affects your fee.
You will be taken to the payment section where you can choose to pay by credit card, If you don't have a credit card, please send use a bank transfer as an alternative.
How much do I need to pay for a membership?
The amount you need to pay for one year membership of ISBT, depends on your country (WBI), age and position. Please refer to the "Fee structure".
Can I receive an invoice for the membership fee?
Yes, invoices are available under My account/order history
When does the ISBT membership year start and end?
I am younger than 35, but the fee is still too high?
How do I renew my ISBT membership?
Please log in and go to you "My subscriptions" page. If you are not a member yet (see “How do I join as a new member").
I forgot my password.
Please click on “Forgot your password?” (you need to enter the email address that is currently in the membership database). If you still have any difficulties please get in touch with the ISBT Membership Department.
How can I update my email address?
Please go to your 'My profile ' page to update/ change any details.
I don’t have a credit card, how do I pay for the membership fee?
Become part of an international network of professionals
Individual membership is for individuals who have demonstrated a sustained interest in the field of blood transfusion medicine and science or related disciplines. Individual membership includes:
- Access to ISBT Education (including congress webcasts and presentations)
- Subscription for Vox Sanguinis
- Access to ISBT's in house quarterly magazine, Transfusion Today
- Receipt of the monthly E-news
- Registration discount at ISBT congresses
- Become a member of one of ISBT's 15 Working Parties (by application)
- Voting at yearly General Assembly
- Nominating candidates for elections to the Board of Directors
- Opportunity to be elected to the ISBT Board of Directors