How to cancel Planet Fitness membership

The $58 buyout fee applies if you cancel before the end of your initial 12-month commitment. It covers the remaining months' fees. If you're past the commitment, there's no fee (unless you have an annual fee coming, which is non-refundable).

No. Planet Fitness does not allow cancellation online, by phone, or by email. You must cancel in person at your home club or via certified mail (USPS with return receipt) to that specific club, not to corporate.

Yes, intentionally. The policy forces you to visit your home club (which may be impossible if you've moved) or jump through the certified mail hoop. Many members find this unnecessarily difficult, especially compared to gyms that allow online cancellations.

Two ways: go to your home club in person with a valid ID and request cancellation, or send a certified letter (with return receipt) to that club. Include your full name, address, phone, email, membership number, and a clear statement that you're cancelling. Allow up to 7 business days.

Planet Fitness consistently ranks among the hardest, alongside some 24 Hour Fitness and LA Fitness franchises. Its no-online-cancellation policy, combined with strict timing windows and fees, makes it a frequent target of complaints.

No, you don't need to give a reason. The letter or in-person request simply needs to state that you want to cancel. However, you may be asked by staff why you're leaving.

Once your cancellation is processed (usually within 7 business days), no further monthly fees should be charged. But if you cancel after the 10th of the month, the next month's fee may already be billed and won't be refunded. Annual fees, if billed, are non-refundable.

Yes, they require you to initiate cancellation either in person or by certified mail. There's no standard written notice period, but you must act before the 10th of the month to avoid the next billing cycle.

You'll continue to be billed monthly (and possibly annual fees) indefinitely. Planet Fitness will not automatically cancel your membership. If you stop paying, they may send your account to collections, hurting your credit.

Many memberships have a 12-month commitment. After that, it typically converts to month-to-month. Check your original contract. The $58 buyout fee applies if you cancel during the commitment period.

You can cancel anytime, but if you're in the initial 12-month commitment, you'll pay a $58 buyout fee. After that, you can cancel without a fee (but must still follow the in-person/certified mail process).

You can submit a stop-payment request to your bank, but this does not cancel your contract. Planet Fitness may still charge you (and if the payment fails, they may send you to collections). It's better to cancel properly.

There's no waiting period. You can cancel at any time. However, if you're under a 12-month commitment, you'll pay the $58 buyout fee. For month-to-month, cancellation is effective after processing (up to 7 business days).

You can cancel via certified mail (USPS with return receipt) sent to your home club. Write a letter with your full name, address, phone, email, membership number, and a request to cancel. Keep a copy for your records.

For Planet Fitness: visit your home club in person with ID, or send a certified letter to that club. Include all required info. For other gyms, check their policy, some allow online or phone cancellation.

State clearly: 'I am cancelling my membership effective immediately.' Include your full name, address, phone, email, membership number, and the club name. No reason is required. Sign and date the letter.

Cancel before the 25th of the month that precedes the month your annual fee is charged (check your billing history for the date). Annual fees are about $39-$49 and non-refundable once billed.

If you cancel properly (in person or certified mail) and before the 10th of the month, no. If you cancel after the 10th, the next month's fee may already be charged. Annual fees near the billing date may still apply.

If you follow the correct procedure (in person or certified mail) and they still refuse, you can file a complaint with the Better Business Bureau or your state's attorney general. Keep documentation of your cancellation request.

Wait until after your initial 12-month commitment ends to cancel. Then there's no buyout fee. Also, time your cancellation to avoid the annual fee window, cancel before the 25th of the month prior to your annual fee date.