Cancel Planet Fitness vs Anytime Fitness

Planet Fitness

• Visit your home club (the specific location where you signed up) with a photo ID
• Request cancellation at the front desk
• Fill out a cancellation form
• Ask for written confirmation/receipt — keep this as proof
• Alternative: send a formal cancellation letter via USPS Certified Mail with Return Receipt Requested to your home club address (not corporate)
• Letter must include: full name, address, membership ID, home club name/address, desired cancellation date, explicit request to cancel
• Certified letter must be received at least 7 business days before the next billing date

Anytime Fitness

• Review your Membership Agreement for specific cancellation policies, as they vary by location and state.
• Provide written notice to your home club to cancel your membership.
• If canceling on the Initial Term Expiry Date, notify at least 30 days prior.
• If canceling after the Initial Term Expiry Date, the agreement generally terminates 14 days after notice (or on the next Supply Period start date if 14 days after notice, for specific states).

Planet Fitness

• In-person at home club
• Certified letter
• Online (limited locations)

Anytime Fitness

• Written Notice (to home club)
• Contact Home Club Directly

Planet Fitness

• Some locations now allow online cancellation through planetfitness.com, but this is NOT available at all locations
• Online availability expanding due to FTC 'Click to Cancel' rule (effective January 2026) and state laws
• Cannot cancel by phone or email at most locations

Anytime Fitness

• ABC Financial Services for billing and payment inquiries

Planet Fitness

• Can rejoin at any Planet Fitness location at any time
• Previous membership history may not carry over — treated as a new signup
• May be subject to a new enrollment fee and annual fee schedule

Anytime Fitness

Not available

Planet Fitness

• $39 annual fee applies to both Classic and Black Card members — charged approximately 3 months after signup
• To avoid annual fee: cancel at least 7 business days before the scheduled fee date
• Once charged, the annual fee is non-refundable in most cases
• Must cancel at your home club — other locations or corporate will not process it
• Black Card members can use any PF location but must still cancel at their home club
• Transfer option: must be a member for at least 90 days, no outstanding balances, monthly members only
• State laws: California, New York, and New Jersey require online cancellation if online signup was available
• NYC launched a compliance blitz in February 2026, sending warning notices to 187 gyms
• FTC 'Click to Cancel' rule (January 2026) requires businesses to make cancellation as easy as signup
• Customer service: 1-844-880-7180 or planetfitness.com/about-planet-fitness/customer-service
• Always keep your cancellation receipt or certified mail tracking number as proof

Anytime Fitness

• Membership automatically renews on a rolling basis (weekly, fortnightly, or monthly) until written notice of termination is provided to the home club.
• Cancellation policies vary by club and state; members should review their specific Membership Agreement.
• Contact your home club directly for concerns about canceling your membership.