Users questions

How do I cancel my membership to Planet Fitness?

How do I cancel my membership to Planet Fitness?

We hate to see you go! But if you must, the process is easy. You can fill out a cancellation form at the front desk of your home club, or send a letter (preferably via certified mail) to your club requesting cancellation. Memberships can’t, unfortunately, be cancelled by email or phone.

Can I cancel my planet membership online?

To cancel a Planet Fitness membership, you need to visit your gym in person or write a postal letter. Planet Fitness doesn’t allow you to cancel your membership by phone or online.

Can Planet Fitness mess up your credit?

In short, yes. If you fail to pay your membership fees, your gym can send your account to collections, which is a major negative mark on your credit report. A gym membership is just like any other recurring bill. The method you used to pay the bill does not matter.

What happens if I stop paying my Planet Fitness membership?

If you have an outstanding balance you will have to pay that first. It has to be cancelled at your home gym. If you have the black card you may have to pay a buyout fee for the 12 month contract, depending when you signed up for your membership. If you have the white card it is free to cancel.

How long can collection agency come after you?

between four and six years

How can I clear my credit history?

Steps to fix my credit rating

  1. Order a copy of your credit reports.
  2. Check for errors and report any you find.
  3. Pay bills on time, every time.
  4. Clear up any debt defaults.
  5. Pay off high interest loans so you can reduce your debt as quickly as possible.
  6. Reduce other debt.
  7. If you have a credit card be sure to use it responsibly.

How do I get out of credit card debt without ruining my credit?

What Can I Do to Avoid Falling into Debt?

  1. Keep balances low to avoid additional interest.
  2. Pay your bills on time.
  3. Manage credit cards responsibly. This maintains a history of your credit report.
  4. Avoid moving around debt. Instead, try to pay it off.
  5. Don’t open several new credit cards to increase your available credit.

Does settling a credit card debt hurt your credit?

Yes, settling a debt instead of paying the full amount can affect your credit scores. When you settle an account, its balance is brought to zero, but your credit report will show the account was settled for less than the full amount.

Can I lose my house due to credit card debt?

Credit card debt, unlike mortgage debt, is unsecured debt. This means your credit card company can’t come immediately take your stuff — including your home or car — when you don’t pay. Once an unsecured creditor obtains a judgment, they can then attach your non-exempt property in satisfaction of past-due debts.

What happens when someone dies owing credit card debt?

When a deceased person leaves behind debt, like credit card bills, their estate pays off the balances. That’s because family members of a deceased person are typically not obligated to use their own money to pay for credit card debt after death, according to the Federal Trade Commission.

Can you pay the original creditor instead of the collection agency?

Sometimes the creditor will hire a collection agency to chase the money for them. Ask the debt collector if they own the debt. If not, you still might be able to negotiate with the original creditor. In this case, the debt collector owns the debt, so any payment is made to the collection agency.

Should I pay off charged off accounts?

The Benefit of Paying Your Charge-Off For one, paying a charge-off makes you look better when you apply for credit. Lenders, creditors, and other businesses are less likely to approve an application as long as you have outstanding past due balances on your credit report.

Should I pay debt collector or original company?

Working with the original creditor, rather than dealing with debt collectors, can be beneficial. Often, the original creditor will offer a more reasonable payment option, reduce the balance on your original loan or even stop interest from accruing on the loan balance altogether.