Reporting on big stories is simply time-consuming, expensive work. That’s why some newsrooms have cut back on high-impact journalism and others have erected paywalls that mean only those who can afford to pay get access to quality news. We’re determined not to let either of those happen here as we bring you fearless reporting on stories you care about, and keep our journalism free to all. Read more about BuzzFeed News here.
What do BuzzFeed News members get?
Our members help us provide quality news and expose secrets that change lives. We’ll send you member-only emails about our biggest stories, impact we achieve together, and new projects. We’ll also ask for your feedback and ideas. If you join up front for a full year membership, we’ll send you a special gift annually.
Are you going to charge to view your articles?
No. We were born of the open web, and reporting to the widest possible audience is in our DNA. As our CEO Jonah Peretti has stated time and again, paywalls are bad for democracy. We’re very focused on building a strong business around news, which includes advertising you see on our pages, exciting new shows on Twitter, Netflix, and Facebook, and support from our members.
Where does money from BuzzFeed News members go?
100% of the money we make in proceeds from members goes into BuzzFeed News. A lot goes into reporting the news: A staff of 250 reporters and editors and the offices they work in, plus travel, legal expenses, and security to support their reporting.
Membership Questions
What are my membership options?
Join for $5 a month or pay $100 upfront for a yearly membership, and we’ll send you a special gift annually with a yearly membership. You may also give a one-time donation if you don't wish for your membership to be renewed monthly or annually. Donate $100 or more and we'll send you a special BuzzFeed News gift!
When will I be charged for my membership?
Monthly members: Your initial payment when you join is your first month’s payment. Then you’ll be charged on the same calendar day of each subsequent month.
Yearly members: You’ll be charged immediately when you join, then on the same calendar date each year going forward.
What is your cancellation policy?
Monthly members: You can cancel any time.
Yearly members: Pre-paid memberships are renewed yearly. If you cancel your membership, you’ll stay a member for the rest of the 12 months you joined for, but your account will not automatically renew for another year once that ends.
One-time donations: You will only be charged once for the amount you choose to donate with no recurring charge. One-time donors will be subscribed to BuzzFeed News member-only emails until you decide to unsubscribe. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any newsletter we send you.
What is your refund policy?
Memberships are final sale and non-refundable. You are welcome to cancel anytime.
How do I cancel my membership?
You can cancel your subscription at any time. If you do choose to cancel, you may do so in your Account Dashboard. You can access your account by clicking here. Once you've logged into your account, follow these steps:
- Chose to manage your “monthly subscription” or “annual subscription”
- To cancel a monthly subscription, chose “Cancel” under “Actions”
- To cancel an annual subscription, chose “Manage” and then “Cancel Order”
We currently don’t have a gift option, but ask your mom to support BuzzFeed News 😀
What if I want to give more?
We’re only able to accept contributions through our membership program right now. The best way to contribute more is to spread the word and ask a friend to become a BuzzFeed News member too.
My gift hasn’t arrived. What do I do?
If your gift is being returned to us for any reason, our customer support team will reach out to confirm a new address once the item arrives back at our warehouse. If we are able to make contact we will re-ship your item.
Incorrect Address
If the shipping address on your order is incorrect or incomplete, please note that we cannot change the delivery address after an order has been shipped. If the item is undeliverable, once it's returned to us, we can send out a replacement.
Lost or stolen orders
We ship with only the most reliable carriers. We ask that you first contact the carrier assigned to your delivery and see if they have any insight. If they are unable to assist, please email us at newsmembership@buzzfeednews.com so we can work with you to resolve this.
Billing Questions
What are my payment options?
We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and other major credit cards. We cannot split payments between credit cards. We do not accept cash, check, Venmo, or money orders. Please note orders are subject to review.
How do I update my credit card info or shipping address?
BuzzFeed News does not sell your personal information. We collect personal information from you when you subscribe so that we can process your subscription and get you your member benefits, like sending out our newsletter. We may share your personal information with third-party vendors solely for billing and member-benefit management purposes. If we ever change this policy, we’ll notify you and ask your permission before including your personal information.
The above is BuzzFeed News’ policy. If you’ve signed up for services provided by other BuzzFeed brands besides BuzzFeed News, your personal information is collected and used in accordance with BuzzFeed’s general privacy policy, which also includes information about how to manage such collection and use.
Can you accept international payment?
Yes! Our yearly membership, monthly membership, and one-time donation options are available outside of the United States.