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How to Cancel Planet Fitness

Planet Fitness is a US budget gym chain. Despite low monthly fees, cancellation requires visiting your home club in person or sending a certified letter. Online cancellation is not available for most members.

Hard
~20 minutes
Fitness

Steps verified March 2026

Quick Facts

Monthly cost

£10.00/mo

£120.00/year

Cancel online?

No — phone/letter required

Pause option?

No

Refund policy

No refunds for partial months. Annual fee is non-refundable.

After cancellation

Membership records retained by the franchise location.

What to Watch Out For

  • Requires in-person visit or certified mail to cancel a cheap membership
  • Annual fee charged on a specific date regardless of cancellation timing
  • Staff may attempt to offer alternatives or freeze options

Cancellation Steps

Go directly to Planet Fitness cancellation page
1

Review your agreement

Check your membership type -- Classic or Black Card -- and any annual fee dates.

2

Visit your home club

Go to the Planet Fitness location where you signed up.

3

Request cancellation at the front desk

Ask staff to process your cancellation. Bring ID.

4

Or send certified mail

Send a cancellation letter via certified mail to your home club's address.

5

Get confirmation

Request written confirmation and note the effective date.

Tips & Things to Know

  • You cannot cancel by phone or online at most locations.
  • Cancel before the 10th of the month to avoid the next month's charge.
  • The annual fee (around USD 49) is charged regardless of when you cancel -- time it right.

Your Consumer Rights

  • Under ROSCA and FTC regulations, businesses must not make cancellation unreasonably difficult.
  • Many US states have specific gym membership cancellation laws that override contract terms.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I cancel Planet Fitness online?

No. You must visit your home club or send a certified letter.

Can I cancel at any Planet Fitness location?

No. You must cancel at your home club.

What is the annual fee?

Around USD 49, charged once per year on a specific date.

When will my cancellation take effect?

Typically at the end of the current billing period.

Can I transfer my membership?

Memberships are not transferable between people.

Annual Cost

£120.00

per year for Planet Fitness

Cancelling saves you this every year