Yes, you can change your home club, and it usually takes one phone call
Planet Fitness lets you change your home club — the location where you have membership — but the process and any fees depend on your membership type and how long you have held it. Most members can make the change by calling the club directly or using the Planet Fitness app, though some membership tiers have restrictions or waiting periods. The key is knowing which membership you have and whether your new club location has availability.
The entire process typically takes one business day or less. Your membership dues may change if your new home club charges a different rate, and that new rate takes effect on your next billing date. If your preferred location is full, you can ask to be placed on a waitlist or choose a different nearby club instead.
Key Takeaways
- You can change your home club by calling your current club or using the Planet Fitness mobile app, which is faster than visiting in person.
- Black Card members can change clubs anytime with no fee, while Classic members may face a waiting period or small fee depending on how long they have held the membership.
- Your new home club must have capacity to accept you as a member, so popular locations may have a waitlist.
- The change takes effect when ready or within one business day, and your membership dues will be billed at the new club's rate if it differs from your current location.
How to request a home club change
The fastest way is to call your current home club directly and ask to speak with a membership representative. Have your membership number ready — you can find it on your membership card or in the Planet Fitness app under your account. Tell them the new club location you want to transfer to, and they will check whether that location has space to accept you.
If you prefer not to call, open the Planet Fitness app, go to your account settings, and look for the "Change Home Club" or "Manage Membership" option. Not all app versions show this feature, so if you cannot find it, the phone call is your backup. Some clubs also allow you to request the change in person at the front desk, though this is slower because staff have to process it through their system.
Membership type and waiting periods
Black Card members can change their home club at any time with no fee and no waiting period. This is one of the perks of the higher-tier membership. You can switch locations as often as you need without any restrictions or additional charges.
Classic members typically have a waiting period before they can change clubs. If you have held your Classic membership for at least 12 months, you can usually change without a fee. If you have held it for less than 12 months, you may be charged a transfer fee (the amount varies by location) or asked to wait until the 12-month mark. Some clubs waive this fee if you ask, so it is worth inquiring when you call.
PF Black Card Plus (the premium tier) also has no restrictions on changing clubs. If you are unsure which membership you have, check your membership card or call your club to confirm.
What happens to your billing when you switch
Your monthly dues may change if your new home club charges a different rate than your current one. Planet Fitness sets pricing by location, so a club in a high-cost area may charge more than one in a smaller town. The new rate will take effect on your next billing date, and your membership agreement will be updated to reflect the new club's terms.
If the new club charges more, you will be notified of the price difference before the change is finalized. If it charges less, the lower rate applies automatically. Your billing address and payment method stay the same — only the club location and its associated rate change.
When your new club cannot accept you
Popular Planet Fitness locations sometimes reach capacity and stop accepting new home club transfers. If this happens, you have two options: you can ask to be placed on a waitlist and check back in a few weeks, or you can choose a different location nearby.
Being on a waitlist does not may provide a spot — it depends on whether current members leave or the club expands. If you need to start working out when ready and your first choice is full, ask the membership representative which nearby clubs have availability. You can always transfer again later once your preferred location opens up.
Changing your club before your contract ends
If you signed a contract with a specific term (for example, a 12-month commitment), changing your home club does not break the contract — you are still committed to that membership length. However, the contract terms may be tied to the original club's pricing, so switching to a more expensive location could change what you owe.
Read your membership agreement or ask your club what happens to your contract terms when you change locations. Most of the time, the change is straightforward and your contract straightforward transfers to the new club at its rate. If there is a significant price difference, some clubs will let you cancel without penalty rather than charge you more, though this is not may provide.
Transferring between states or far distances
Planet Fitness has locations across the United States, but you can only have one home club at a time. If you are moving to a different state or a city far away, you can change your home club to any Planet Fitness location that has availability, regardless of distance.
The process is the same: call your current club or use the app to request the transfer. Your membership will be valid at your new home club and at all other Planet Fitness locations you visit (if you have a Black Card, you can use any club; if you have a Classic membership, you can only use your home club). If you are moving temporarily and plan to return, ask whether you can freeze your membership instead of changing clubs — this pauses your billing for up to three months.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use my membership at other Planet Fitness clubs while I wait for my home club change to go through?
If you have a Black Card, yes — you can use any Planet Fitness location anytime. If you have a Classic membership, you can only use your current home club until the transfer is complete. The change usually takes effect the same day or within one business day, so the wait is short.
What if I want to change my home club back to my original location later?
You can change back anytime, following the same process. If you are a Classic member, the same waiting period or fee rules explore. There is no penalty for switching back and forth, though if you do it very frequently, a staff member may ask why — they are just checking in, not blocking you.
Do I have to pay a fee to change my home club?
Black Card members pay no fee. Classic members may pay a small transfer fee if they have held the membership for less than 12 months, but the amount varies by location. Call your club to ask what the fee is before you request the change.
Can I change my home club if I have a frozen membership?
Most clubs do not allow you to change your home club while your membership is frozen. Unfreeze your account first, make the change, then freeze it again at the new location if you need to. Call your current club to confirm their policy.
What if my new club is full and I am on a waitlist — can I use it while I wait?
No. Until your transfer is approved and finalized, your membership is still at your original home club. If you have a Black Card, you can visit the new location as a guest, but you cannot use it as your home club until the transfer goes through.