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Membership frozen

Hi, my local golf club agreed to freeze membership for the duration of the coronavirus outbreak. I pay monthly by DD.
I am confused as to whether payments will be stopped or whether I will  get additional membership at the end of the term.
I have e-mailed them regarding this but have had no reply.
Can they stop the DD at their end or do I need to initiate this?
I am concerned that if I cancel the DD they could say I have breached my contract and I would have to sign up to a new deal.
Advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

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  • jaybeetoo
    jaybeetoo Posts: 1,480 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Direct debits are controlled by the organisation you took it out with unless you cancel it.
  • Saver84
    Saver84 Posts: 16 Forumite
    Sixth Anniversary 10 Posts
    edited 19 April 2020 at 10:00AM
    Have you tried emailing them again? They have probably received a lot of emails and their mailbox is most likely inundated. Their non-response is probably not intentional.

    My gym membership has been frozen, but I paid for 1 year upfront (so it is not a direct debit payment like your golf membership). Anyhow, we received a generic email stating that members will get an extension regarding when our 1 year membership ends.
  • kiwiman
    kiwiman Posts: 16 Forumite
    Fourth Anniversary 10 Posts
    They have been in contact and frozen my payment at their end.
    Thanks for your help.
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