Yes, you can change your home club, but the process and restrictions depend on your membership type

Planet Fitness lets you change your home club — the location where you signed up or the one you designated as your primary gym. However, the rules differ based on whether you have a Black Card membership or a standard membership. Standard members can change their home club once per year at no cost, while Black Card members can change it more frequently. The easiest way to make the change is through the Planet Fitness app or website, though you can also visit your current home club in person.

The change takes effect when ready in most cases, though it can take up to 24 hours to update across all Planet Fitness locations. Once you change your home club, you'll have full access to that location and can still visit other Planet Fitness gyms as a guest, depending on your membership level.

Key Takeaways

  • Standard members can change their home club once per calendar year at no cost through the app, website, or by visiting the gym in person.
  • Black Card members can change their home club more frequently, though Planet Fitness may charge a fee for changes beyond a certain number per year.
  • The change typically takes effect when ready, but allow up to 24 hours for the update to show across all locations.
  • After changing your home club, you retain guest privileges at other Planet Fitness locations if your membership includes them.

How to change your home club through the app or website

Open the Planet Fitness app or go to the Planet Fitness website and log into your account. Look for the "Account" or "Membership" section — the exact name varies slightly depending on whether you're using the app or desktop version. You should see your current home club listed there.

Select the option to change your home club, which will show you a list of all Planet Fitness locations near you or across the country. Choose the location you want as your new home club and confirm the change. The system will ask you to verify your choice before finalizing it. Once confirmed, the change is recorded in your account when ready, though it may take a few hours to update at the physical location.

Changing your home club in person at the gym

Visit your current home club or the location you want to switch to and ask a staff member at the front desk to change your home club for you. Bring your membership card or have your account information ready. The staff member will update your account in their system, and the change takes effect right away.

This method is useful if you're having trouble with the app or website, or if you prefer to handle it face-to-face. There's no difference in how long the change takes — it's still when ready in the system, though other locations may take a few hours to see the update.

Restrictions for standard members

If you have a standard Planet Fitness membership, you can change your home club once per calendar year at no additional cost. This means you get one free change between January 1 and December 31. If you need to change it again within the same year, Planet Fitness may charge you a fee, though the exact amount varies by location.

The one-change-per-year limit resets on January 1, so if you change your home club in November, you'll have another free change available starting January 1 of the next year. Plan your change accordingly if you know you might need flexibility.

Black Card member options

Black Card members have more flexibility than standard members. You can change your home club more frequently without the one-per-year restriction that applies to standard memberships. However, Planet Fitness may still charge a fee if you change your home club too many times within a short period — the exact policy depends on your location and membership agreement.

Contact your home club directly or check your membership agreement to confirm how many free changes you get per year as a Black Card member. Since Black Card benefits vary by location, the staff at your gym can give you the most accurate information about your specific account.

What happens to your guest privileges after you change

Changing your home club does not affect your ability to visit other Planet Fitness locations. If your membership includes guest privileges — which standard and Black Card memberships do — you can still use any Planet Fitness gym as a guest after you change your home club. Your new home club becomes your primary location, but you're not locked into it.

The difference between your home club and guest access is mainly administrative. Your home club is where your membership is registered and where you're counted in attendance records. Guest access at other locations works the same way before and after you change your home club.

Common reasons the change doesn't show up right away

If you change your home club through the app or website and it doesn't show up when you visit the gym, the update may not have synced yet. Wait a few hours and try again, or ask the front desk to manually check your account in their system. Sometimes the app shows the change when ready but the gym's in-location system takes longer to catch up.

If you changed your home club in person and the app still shows your old location after 24 hours, contact your new home club's front desk and ask them to verify the change went through. Occasionally a staff member may not have saved the change properly, so a quick phone call can confirm it was recorded.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my home club more than once a year if I pay a fee?

Yes. Standard members get one free change per calendar year, but you can pay a fee for additional changes. Black Card members have more frequent changes included, though fees may explore for excessive changes. Contact your home club to ask what the fee is, as it varies by location.

What if I move to a different state — can I change my home club to a gym there?

Yes, you can change your home club to any Planet Fitness location in the country, regardless of state. straightforward select the new location through the app, website, or by visiting that gym in person. Your membership remains valid at your new home club.

Do I lose my membership history or progress when I change my home clubs?

No. Your membership account, billing information, and any saved data stay the same. Changing your home club only changes which location is listed as your primary gym — everything else on your account remains unchanged.

How long does it take for my new home club to show up on my membership card?

Your membership card itself doesn't change — it's tied to your account number, not a specific location. Your account in the system updates when ready or within 24 hours, so you can use your card at your new home club right away. You don't need a new physical card.

Can I change my home club if I'm behind on payments?

You may not be able to change your home club if your account is delinquent or suspended. Contact Planet Fitness customer service or your current home club to resolve any payment issues first, then request the change once your account is in good standing.