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.
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
As a member, you get special members-only offers on gear and clothing at REI.
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.)
Reduced pricing on bike and ski shop services; available in most REI stores.
Special member pricing at REI Adventures, REI's own travel service. Enjoy adventures worldwide, and weekend getaways close to home.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
If you're interested in giving the lifetime gift of an REI membership, call 1-800-426-4840.
If you purchase your membership online, a membership brochure and your membership card will be sent to you within 2-3 weeks.
Call 1-800-426-4840, email member@rei.com or visit our member help page.
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