Become an REI Member

Get a lifetime membership for $20.
Plus, if you join by September 1, you'll get a free reusable shopping bag!

BE WHERE YOU BELONG SHARE A LOVE FOR THE OUTDOORS—AND MORE

We're a community of more than 3 million active members who share a love for the outdoors, for outdoor gear and for the annual REI dividend. While it's true that REI members often join for the member refund—typically 10% on eligible purchases—they keep coming back because they love our commitment to our members, to our employees, to the outdoors and to the health of our planet.

Already a member? Visit our member help page for answers to your questions.

As a Member, You Get All This

The Member Refund

Every March, active REI members receive a member refund in the form of an annual dividend notice. The refund is typically 10% back on your eligible REI purchases.*

You can use your dividend notice as soon as you receive it to purchase gear and services at REI. Or you can redeem it for cash after July 1. Note: Your REI member refund expires on Dec. 31 of the year after it is issued. Read more about the member refund

Special Offers

As a member, you get special members-only offers on gear and clothing at REI.

Gear Rental Discounts

REI members get substantial savings on REI in-store rental equipment from skis to kayaks. (Selection varies by location. Check your local store for details.)

Shop Services Discounts

Reduced pricing on bike and ski shop services; available in most REI stores.

Adventure Travel Savings

Special member pricing at REI Adventures, REI's own travel service. Enjoy adventures worldwide, and weekend getaways close to home.

Voting Privileges

Your board of directors election ballot is included with your annual dividend notice. It's your chance to have a say in how your co-op is run.

*Excludes sale/clearance items (prices ending in $._9 or $._3), items discounted 15% or more, gift cards, REI Adventures trips, REI Outdoor School classes and outings, sales tax, postage, mounting, engraving, labor, rental fees and membership fee.

REI Visa® Card

Get More with the REI Visa Card

Only REI members are eligible to apply, and it's the only credit card that helps you increase your REI dividend.

Here's how:

  • 5% REBATE on all REI purchases1, including sale items
  • 1% REBATE on all non-REI purchases2
  • NO ANNUAL FEE

All this on top of your 10% REI member refund! (typical refund that members enjoy on eligible REI purchases3)

ENROLLMENT BONUS: $20 REI Gift Card4

When you apply, are approved and make a purchase with your new REI Visa card.

Apply now or call 1-877-REI-9737 ext. 5090.

  • 15% rebate applies to net REI purchases including full-price and discount-price items, REI gift cards, services, fees and REI Adventures—invoiced trip payments.
  • 21% rebate applies to net non-REI purchases only. Balance transfers, convenience checks, cash advances, finance charges and fees are not eligible.
  • 3No member refund on REI gift cards, services, fees, REI Adventures trips or discount-price items.
  • 4REI Gift Card Offer: To receive this one-time REI gift card, you must apply for an REI Visa card and once approved, activate your card and make a purchase. Purchase requirement is met by purchases only; balance transfers, convenience checks, cash advances, finance charges and fees are not applicable. Six to eight weeks after that purchase, the REI gift card will be mailed to the primary applicant's address. This offer is subject to credit card approval and your new REI Visa card account must be open and in good standing to receive the REI gift card. This gift card offer is available only to new REI Visa card accounts booked through this special offer. Existing and previous REI Visa cardmembers are not eligible for this offer.
  • Note: If your dividend notice expires, any remaining REI Visa card rebates more than $1 will be sent to you.
  • The creditor and issuer of the REI Visa card is U.S. Bank National Association ND.
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The Co-op Difference

REI was founded in 1938 as a cooperative. Being a co-op means we can run our business in a different way. We answer to you, not to shareholders or a quarterly bottom line. This allows us to take the long view, and to keep a focus on getting as many people outdoors as possible and working to preserve outdoor spaces. It's the same spirit that helped guide the original 23 climbers who founded the REI co-op. Read more about the REI story.

Stewardship

Dedicated to Making a Difference

As an REI member, you join a community that cares deeply about our wildlands and backcountry. REI helps care for areas of recreation and introduces people to the outdoors by giving grants to outdoor organizations through REI Gives, by facilitating service projects and by supporting programs that encourage care and responsible use of the outdoors by youth—stewards of the future. Read our Stewardship Report.

We also invite REI employees, members and customers to actively participate in our commitment to caring for open spaces and public lands. At REI-sponsored projects nationwide, we inspire the REI community to come out and repair trails, clean parks and streams and plant trees. Your REI membership helps maintain these ongoing stewardship efforts.

The Gift of Membership

If you're interested in giving the lifetime gift of an REI membership, call 1-800-426-4840.

Membership Shipping Information

If you purchase your membership online, a membership brochure and your membership card will be sent to you within 2-3 weeks.

Read more about Membership Information.

Have Questions?

Call 1-800-426-4840, email member@rei.com or visit our member help page.

  • Write to:
  • REI Membership Services
  • PO Box 1938 Sumner, WA 98390-0800

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