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Illicit Encounters review
UK married dating site with prices published in its FAQ
By The Fling Compass editorial team · Last checked
Transparency score: 7.7 / 10
The average of the sub-scores below. Each one comes from a single fact checked on Illicit Encounters's own pages. How it works
- 10
Price transparency
Are prices shown on a public page before you sign up? Yes.
- 3
Ease of cancelling
Do the official help pages let you stop the renewal yourself, online? No.
- 10
Who runs it
Do the terms name the company that operates the service? Yes.
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Safety tools
Is there an official photo or selfie verification feature? Not confirmed.
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Access
Is there an official iOS or Android app? Not confirmed.
Our take
Illicit Encounters is a UK-based married dating site run by Online Tech Support Limited in London. It covers the UK and Ireland and is aimed at attached adults, plus singles who want a discreet relationship with someone in the same position.
Unusually, it publishes its prices in a public FAQ. Joining, building a profile and browsing are free. Men need Gold or Gold Plus to read and send messages, while Gold is free for women. Prices are high compared with many sites, and the site explains this as a way to keep the balance of men and women healthy.
Cancelling renewal is not a button in your account. The help pages say you contact them to cancel auto-renewal, up to 48 hours before your membership expires, so plan ahead.
Who runs it: Online Tech Support Limited, according to Illicit Encounters's own terms.
Good for
- Attached adults in the UK or Ireland who want a site built for that situation
- People who want to see exact prices before joining
Avoid if…
- You want to stop renewal yourself with one click in your account
- You are looking for a low-cost option
- You want a dedicated mobile app
Pros
- Prices published on a public page before sign-up
- Gold membership is free for women
- UK operator named, with a London phone number for payments and support
- Built-in privacy features such as Holiday Mode and Invisible Mode on Gold Plus
Cons
- Expensive compared with most dating sites
- Auto-renewal has to be cancelled by contacting the team
- Terms say money paid is non-refundable
- Built for people already in a relationship, which won't suit everyone
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What Illicit Encounters costs
| Plan | Price |
|---|---|
| Gold Membership, 4 weeks | £139.99 |
| Gold Plus Membership, 4 weeks | £169.99 |
| Gold Plus Membership, 8 weeks | £199.99 |
Gold Membership is free for women. Some products auto-renew at a discounted rate on expiry: £79.99 for 4 weeks of Gold and £99.99 for 4 weeks of Gold Plus, per the same FAQ.
Source: Illicit Encounters Help & FAQ
More detail on the Illicit Encounters cost page, or work out a trial with our true-cost calculator.
Leaving Illicit Encounters
Some Illicit Encounters products renew automatically when they expire. The help pages say you contact them to cancel auto-renewal up to 48 hours before your membership is due to expire. The terms say you end the agreement by emailing support@illicitencounters.com.
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Illicit Encounters: questions people ask
How much does Illicit Encounters cost?
Its public FAQ lists Gold at £139.99 for 4 weeks, and Gold Plus at £169.99 for 4 weeks or £199.99 for 8 weeks. Gold is free for women. Check the site for the current price before paying.
How do I stop Illicit Encounters renewing?
Contact them up to 48 hours before your membership expires. Email support@illicitencounters.com and keep the reply.
Can I get a refund from Illicit Encounters?
The terms say money paid is non-refundable. The FAQ adds that if they cannot supply the service as described, they will consider a refund if you email support within 7 days of purchase, though a full refund may not be possible if you have used it.
Sources · checked 16 October 2026
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