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How to Cancel Planet Fitness (2026)

✗ No online cancelUpdated 2026-06-17

Quick answer

Planet Fitness can't be cancelled online or by phone. You must cancel in person at your home club or by sending a certified letter. Cancel by the 10th of the month to avoid being charged for the next month.

Ways to cancel Planet Fitness at a glance

MethodAvailable?Notes
In person (recommended)✓ Yes4 steps
By certified mail✓ Yes2 steps
Online✗ NoNot supported
By phone✗ NoNot supported

How to cancel Planet Fitness, step by step

In person (recommended)

  1. 1Go to your home clubVisit the exact Planet Fitness location where you signed up. Only your home club can process the cancellation — not any other branch, even with a Black Card.
  2. 2Bring a valid photo IDA driver's license, state ID, or passport is required.
  3. 3Fill out the cancellation formTell the front desk you want to cancel and complete the form with your name, address, membership ID, and signature.
  4. 4Get written confirmationAsk for a printed or emailed cancellation confirmation and keep it until billing stops on your statement.

By certified mail

  1. 1Write a cancellation letterInclude your full name, address, and membership ID, plus a clear statement that you want to cancel.
  2. 2Send it certified to your home clubUse certified mail so you have proof of delivery. Keep the receipt and tracking until billing stops.

⏰ Deadline

Submit your cancellation before the 10th of the month to avoid being billed for the following month. Cancel after the 10th and you'll be charged for one more month.

đŸ’ĩ Fees

Cancellation itself is generally free, but many memberships include an annual fee (around $58) that bills once a year. Cancelling before that date can help you avoid it. Check your member agreement for any commitment period.

â†Šī¸ Refunds

Planet Fitness generally does not refund monthly dues you've already paid. You keep access until the end of the period you paid for.

Planet Fitness cancellation — FAQ

Can I cancel Planet Fitness at a different location?

No. Only the home club where you originally signed up can process your cancellation in person.

Can I cancel Planet Fitness over the phone?

Generally no. Planet Fitness requires you to cancel in person or by certified mail, not by phone, email, or the app.

Will I be charged the annual fee if I cancel now?

If your annual fee is scheduled to bill soon, cancel before that date to avoid it. Check your agreement for the exact billing date.

Sources

This guide is independently written and not affiliated with Planet Fitness. Cancellation terms can change at any time — always confirm the current policy on the official website before cancelling.

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