# Purchasing a subscription

A loyalty member may be eligible to purchase a new subscription via a [subscription purchase order](/digital-platform/orders/subscription-orders#subscription-purchase-order).

## Member eligibility

A member is eligible to purchase a new subscription when they meet the following criteria:

- The `clubId` of the subscription matches the `clubMembership.clubId` of the member.
- The member doesn't have an existing subscription.


NOTE
A member with an existing subscription may be able to [change their recurring subscription](/digital-platform/subscriptions/recurring#changing-to-another-subscription) or [renew their non-recurring subscription](/digital-platform/subscriptions/non-recurring#renewal) by [purchasing a future subscription](/digital-platform/subscriptions/purchase/future-subscriptions).

## Prerequisites

Before purchasing a subscription, the patron must:

1. [Become a member](/digital-platform/loyalty/member-creation) (if required)
2. [Be authenticated](/digital-platform/loyalty/member-authentication)
3. [Update their member photo](/digital-platform/loyalty/member-photos#update-member-photo) (optional)
4. Choose a [subscription billing option](/digital-platform/subscriptions/purchase/billing-options)
5. Agree to the [minimum contracted term](/digital-platform/subscriptions/purchase/contracted-terms)


## Subscription purchase

After completing the [prerequisites](#prerequisites), the member may proceed to purchase a [recurring subscription](/digital-platform/subscriptions/recurring) or a [non-recurring subscription](/digital-platform/subscriptions/non-recurring) via a [subscription purchase order](/digital-platform/orders/subscription-orders#subscription-purchase-order).