Fee for a card-carrying member? (4)

I believe the answer is:

ante

(Other definitions for ante that I've seen before include "Pre-deal stake" , "Pay" , "Stake (that may be upped?)" , "Initial bet" , "Opening bet" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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