Benfica is approaching a total of 440,000 members, including 36,451 people who joined since the last anniversary.
The operation stems from the club’s new statutes approved on March 9, 2025, which mandate a renumbering of the associate registry every five years. Following the current window, the next sequence is scheduled for 2031.
How the Benfica Renumbering Process Works
Members whose quotas are fully paid are automatically included in the renumbering without needing to submit additional information. The club encourages all supporters to update personal records to improve communication channels, though updates remain optional for those keeping current cards.
Updating personal details becomes mandatory only for members who want to receive a physical membership card delivered directly to their homes at no charge. Supporters can choose whether or not to include a photograph on the newly issued physical badge. To receive the card, associates must confirm or update their identification and address.
Deadlines for Overdue Quotas and Exclusions
Associates who hold overdue quotas exceeding five years and fail to settle their balances before the November cutoff will officially leave the club’s registry on November 12.
The new membership numbers will go live on November 12 across multiple digital platforms, including the official website, the mobile application, and a dedicated renumbering portal. Any existing balance stored in a member’s virtual wallet will automatically transfer to the newly assigned number.
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Validity of Existing Cards and Red Pass Access
Current physical and digital membership credentials remain fully valid until the club issues the newly requested cards. The Red Pass grants for stadium access continue operating normally through the conclusion of the current competitive season.
Supporters can handle quota regularization and data updates through several designated channels. Options include the member area on the official website, the mobile app, physical Benfica stores, and official Casas do Benfica locations.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Benfica Member Update
What happens if a member misses the November 9 deadline?
Members with dues in arrears for more than five years who fail to regularize their payments by November 9 will be removed from the club’s official registry starting November 12.
Are the new physical membership cards subject to any fees?
No, the new membership cards will not have any cost.
How do members check their newly assigned numbers?
The updated numbers become publicly available starting November 12 through the official website, the club’s mobile application, and the dedicated renumbering webpage.
Does the renumbering affect existing Red Pass holders?
Existing Red Pass credentials remain completely valid and operational until the end of the current season without requiring immediate replacement.
Membership Growth
During a February 28 ceremony to present Gold and Silver Dedication Emblems and Platinum Rings to members with 25, 50 and 75 years of affiliation, Rui Costa discussed the club’s growth. He stated that the ambition is to reach 500,000 members, calling it a goal worthy of the biggest club in the world
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