The short answer
MEDIUM* MEMBERSHIP represents a monthly ($5.00) or annual ($50.00) digital reading subscription to access paywalled articles and support writers on Medium.
Understanding your Medium charge
Medium operates an open publishing platform where authors can paywall stories under the Partner Program. A Medium membership provides unlimited reading access.
Subscriptions auto-renew monthly or annually. Web signups bill as MEDIUM* MEMBERSHIP or MEDIUM.COM.
- Monthly Medium Member subscription renewal ($5.00/month).
- Annual Medium Member subscription renewal ($50.00/year).
- Friend of Medium tier subscription renewal ($15/month or $150/year).
- Check medium.com/me/settings Log in at medium.com, go to Settings > Membership to inspect your active tier and renewal date.
- Cancel membership online Click 'Cancel membership' under the Membership tab to turn off auto-renewal before your next cycle.
How do I cancel Medium membership?
Sign in at medium.com, click your profile picture, go to Settings > Membership, and select Cancel Membership.
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Verified sources
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- Medium Terms of Service https://policy.medium.com
- CFPB: Subscription Billing Rules https://www.consumerfinance.gov
Reviewed Aug 15, 2026 · high · About UnknownCharges