=== Joining and renewing ===
# <span class=q>How do I buy a NASPA membership? </span><br /> The [[membership]] page says explains how to pay online using a credit card to activate your membership right away, or submit your data and follow up with a check to have your membership activated when we receive payment.
# <span class=q>My credit card is being rejected, but I'm sure it is valid: what should I do? </span><br />As explained on the [[Payment]] page, we do not have control over the format in which our bank expects you to enter your address; please be especially careful about using the standard abbreviation for your state or province, and entering it in the correct box. These are the two most common “errors”.
# <span class=q>I'm a tournament director and I need memberships for some players so that my upcoming tournament can be rated. What do I do? </span><br /> Click on the [[Member Services ]] link in the navigation sidebar, then click on Add New Members in the Director section. Fill out the membership information for your players, then choose “Payment with your next tournament’s participation fee” as your payment option.
# <span class=q>I want to renew my NASPA membership but don't remember my membership ID, what should I do? </span><br />You can enter your name instead of your membership ID in the [http://scrabbleplayers.org/cgi-bin/renew.pl renewal form].