If you're looking for online hookups, it's only a matter of time before you find your way onto AdultFriendFinder.
Though it's not a mainstream name like Tinder, it's one of the big boys in the hookup site game. Launching in 1996, AFF is one of the longest-running, most popular adult dating sites around — a go-to place for finding hookups and adult content. AFF has over 80 million registered users across the globe, with some two million users active every week. It's essentially an adult site with a huge social network built in — a playground for horny adults everywhere who want to make a connection or quite simply get it on.
But once you're registered and you've set up your own profile, you'll soon realize that the free version of AFF is limited. The real fun is hiding behind the site's paywall, which means upgrading your account to get the very best out of your AFF experience. We're here to get you started with a guide on everything you should know about AdultFriendFinder's premium membership from a cost and billing perspective:
AFF membership tiers and costs
The good news about AFF's premium membership is that it gives you access to a stack of useful features, many of which you won't find on other dating sites. These features include unlimited one-on-one messaging, improved search functionality, and higher-res photos and videos. AdultFriendFinder actually offers two premium memberships, Gold and VIP, but to become a VIP, you need to opt into a Gold membership first, so it's worth exploring the Gold tier before upgrading again.
A Gold membership will cost $35.95 per month if you sign up for a single month. But there's a downward scale to incentivize you to join for longer periods. It's $26.95 per month if you commit to a three-month membership, or $19.95 per month if you opt for the entire year. VIP members don't gain any additional on-site functionality, but they do unlock exclusive perks that make them more visible to others, including a special VIP badge, access to a VIP lounge, and priority placement in search results.
Multiple payment options
AdultFriendFinder offers a wide variety of payment methods — far more than most other online dating sites, in fact. You can, of course, opt to pay with a credit card (Visa, Mastercard, and Discover, but not AmEX), or with a bank transfer/direct debit payment, but you can also pay with a gift card or cash/check/money order (in the United States only). Residents of the United Kingdom can even place an order via SMS on their smartphones.
If you're especially cautious about absolute privacy, you might be interested in the gift card, money order, or SMS payment options. This allows you to withhold more of your personal data than when you use credit cards.
Watch out for the auto-renewal feature
One key thing to be aware of is that your premium AdultFriendFinder membership will automatically renew at the end of your billing cycle unless you disable this feature or use a one-time payment method, such as a gift card.
To disable the auto-renewal feature and prevent unwanted credit card billing, navigate to the My Stuff tab, scroll down to My Account, and then click Billing History & Credit Card Info. Under the Subscription and Product Status menu, you will see your premium memberships and an On/Off toggle for the Auto-Renew feature. Note that if you have more than one paid membership, such as both the Gold and VIP tiers, you need to toggle off the auto-renewal button for both memberships to prevent further charges.
Billing statement
Because discretion matters, especially for many AdultFriendFinder users, it's worth noting that the AFF billing statement is reasonably anonymous. The only wording that will appear on your bank or credit card statement is "FFNHelp.com*FRIENDF."
Troubleshooting
If you have a question or concern about your bill that wasn't answered by any of the above, you can always reach out to the AdultFriendFinder support line toll-free at 888-575-8383.
