What is "PLANET FIT" on my bank statement?
PLANET FIT is usually a legitimate Planet Fitness membership or billing charge from the gym chain.
Merchant: Planet Fitness | Category: Subscription
What Is This Charge?
A charge from Planet Fitness reflects a purchase at the Planet Fitness gym chain, which was founded in 1992 and operates more than 2,400 locations in the United States and other markets. Planet Fitness is a fitness club brand that sells monthly memberships, annual fees, and sometimes startup or access charges. A PLANET FIT descriptor usually means the charge came from a club membership, a recurring billing cycle, or a franchise location using a shortened merchant name.
Why Does This Charge Appear on My Statement?
This charge appears when you sign up for a Planet Fitness membership, renew a membership, or agree to monthly auto-billing. It can also appear after a free trial, a promotional enrollment, or a club transfer that triggers a new billing cycle. Some statements show the charge after an annual fee posts, after a late payment is collected, or after a card-on-file update is processed.
Typical Charge Amounts
Planet Fitness charges often include a monthly membership fee around $10 for the Classic plan and around $24.99 for the PF Black Card plan. Many members also see an annual fee near $49, and some locations charge a startup or enrollment fee between $1 and $49. A temporary card authorization hold can also appear for $1, $5, or $10 before the final membership charge posts.
Common Variations
PLANET FIT PLANET FIT* PLANET-FIT PLANETFIT PLANET FIT 800-XXX-XXXX PLANET FITNESS PLANET FITNESS 800-XXX-XXXX PF*PLANET FIT PF PLANET FIT
Is This Charge Legitimate?
A PLANET FIT charge is usually legitimate if you recently joined Planet Fitness, upgraded your membership, or visited a club that billed your card on file. You can verify the charge in the Planet Fitness app, on the member portal at https://www.planetfitness.com, or by checking your email for a membership confirmation. You can also call Planet Fitness member services at 1-844-880-7180 or the club phone number shown on your local location page. If you do not recognize the charge, compare the posted amount to your contract, your annual fee date, and any authorization hold that may have converted into a final charge.
How to Dispute or Cancel
1. Log in to your Planet Fitness account at https://www.planetfitness.com or open the Planet Fitness app and review your billing history. 2. Call your home club or member services at 1-844-880-7180 and ask for the exact invoice date, amount, and membership status. 3. Cancel according to your club agreement, because many Planet Fitness memberships require in-club cancellation or a written request with notice before the next billing date. 4. If the charge is unauthorized, contact your bank or card issuer right away and start a card dispute while you also ask Planet Fitness for a billing review. 5. Keep screenshots, emails, and the last four digits of the card used, because those details help both the merchant and the bank resolve the case faster.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my Planet Fitness charge show as PLANET FIT?
PLANET FIT is a shortened merchant descriptor used by Planet Fitness for membership billing, annual fees, and card-on-file charges. The shorter name often appears when the club’s payment processor truncates the full business name on your statement.
How do I cancel my Planet Fitness subscription?
To cancel a Planet Fitness membership, log in to your account, contact your home club, and follow the cancellation rule in your contract. Many clubs require an in-person cancellation or a written notice before the next billing date, so ask for written confirmation after you submit the request.
Why is my Planet Fitness charge a different amount than expected?
The amount can differ because Planet Fitness bills monthly dues, an annual fee, and sometimes a startup fee on different dates. A small temporary authorization hold, such as $1, $5, or $10, can also appear before the final charge posts to your account.
Does Planet Fitness charge an annual fee?
Yes, many Planet Fitness memberships include an annual fee that is often around $49. The annual fee usually posts on a separate date from the monthly membership charge, so it can look unexpected if you only track the monthly amount.
Can a Planet Fitness charge be a card authorization hold?
Yes, Planet Fitness or its payment processor can place a temporary hold before the final membership charge settles. A hold is usually a small amount like $1, $5, or $10, and it should disappear or convert into the final posted charge within a few days.
Similar Charges
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- PLANET FIT 800-XXX-XXXX