> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.memberply.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.memberply.com/how-to-offer-subscriptions-with-non-supported-payment-gateways-in-shopify/create-a-one-time-payment-membership-tier.md).

# Create a one-time payment membership tier

The first step is to create a one-time payment membership tier.

1. From the left sidebar, click **Membership Tiers**.
2. On the right side, click **Add New Membership Tier**.

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3. On the right side, enter a name for your membership tier, for example **VIP Club**.
4. Enter a description for your membership tier.

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5. Select **One-Time Payment** as the method to charge customers.

{% hint style="info" %}
Once you click **Save and Publish**, the billing method is locked to protect existing members. You can update everything else, but if you need to change this locked setting, create a new membership tier and remove or disable the old one.
{% endhint %}

6. Enter a membership cost. We recommend setting this to the cost of 1 year of membership.

{% hint style="info" %}
You can update the price later by editing the tier and selecting **Save and Publish**. Updated prices apply to future purchases. Existing recurring subscriptions keep their agreed pricing; changing the tier price does not reprice those contracts. The billing frequency remains locked.
{% endhint %}

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7. Now add an expiry on the membership benefits for 1 year.

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8. Enter an early bird discount value as an incentive for members to renew their membership. You can select either a percentage off discount such as 10% off, or a fixed amount discount such as $10 off.
9. Enter when the early bird discount is valid until. We recommend making this 1 day after the membership expires. This allows all 3 renewal reminder emails to be sent and gives the member a chance to renew with the discount if they do not get to their emails in time.

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10. Click **Save and Publish**.

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11. Once you have saved your membership tier, click **View Published Product** to see the membership product on your storefront.

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