How to Get a Planet Fitness Free Trial With a Virtual Credit Card

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How to Get a Planet Fitness Free Trial With a Virtual Credit Card

You might consider joining a gym to lose weight, or you might want to improve your overall fitness. Whatever the reason, Planet Fitness is a national chain of gyms that advertises that they don't judge their members. You want to join a gym, but you don't like the thought of making a long-term commitment, and gyms are notorious for making it hard to leave once you've signed up.

A is a great idea, but how do you keep them from charging you after the free trial ends. You feel uncomfortable providing a gym with your credit card details, making it easy for them to continue charging you. The DoNotPay app has a way to use the free trial and avoid the risks.

Does Planet Fitness Offer a Free Trial?

The is actually a free day pass that you can sign up for online. To enjoy the free day pass, you'll need to visit your local Planet Fitness. You can expect that during your visit there will be a hard push to get you to join the gym from the sales staff.

They have a popular pitch because you don't need to pay a membership fee. There's an annual fee and a monthly fee.

How Can I Get a Planet Fitness Free Trial?

You can get your free day pass to Planet Fitness by following these steps:

  1. Visit the Planet Fitness website.
  2. Fill out the form with your basic information, including name, address, and location.
  3. Click continue.
  4. You receive your free day pass by email.
  5. You print your day pass and visit your local Planet Fitness.

Does the Planet Fitness Free Trial Automatically Renew Into a Paid Subscription?

No, the free day pass doesn't automatically renew into a paid subscription. However, when you go into the gym with your free press, you'll face a hardcore salesperson who wants you to sign up for a gym membership.

A gym membership does turn into a paid subscription, and you'll be charged monthly until you cancel your membership. Also, most gyms require cancellation in person, so they can try to persuade you to stay.

Avoid Automatic Renewal With DoNotPay Virtual Credit Card

With a virtual credit card, you don't need to worry about automatic renewals that drain your bank account because you forgot to cancel your Planet Fitness membership. A virtual credit card makes it easy to sign up for a gym membership or anything else and controls future payments. The DoNotPay app offers many benefits for your virtual credit card:

  • When you set up the virtual credit card, you can name Planet Fitness as the only business able to use it.
  • You limit the amount that can be charged onto your virtual credit card.
  • Planet Fitness never sees your real debit or credit card information.

How Much Does Planet Fitness Cost After the Trial?

When you enjoy your Planet Fitness day pass, there will be a high-pressure sales pitch to join the gym. There are several options and charges when you join Planet Fitness. The PF Black Card membership comes with extra perks, such as massage chairs, discounts at the Planet Fitness store, and the ability to use any Planet Fitness when you travel.

You'll need to choose the membership that best suits your needs. Here's the pricing structure:

Annual Fee

(You’ll pay this on any type of membership)

$ 39
Classic Membership$ 10 per month
PF Black Card Membership$ 22.99 per month

What Will Planet Fitness's Charges Look Like on My Statement?

When you receive your monthly credit card or debit card bill, the charges will be from Planet Fitness for the monthly amount. Planet Fitness doesn't process their payments, so it's easy to recognize the charges each month, which can help you remember when you're ready to cancel.

What Are the Most Popular Alternatives to Planet Fitness?

You might be looking for different things in a gym than what Planet Fitness offers, and you'll find other popular alternatives. You might find there are some small locally owned gyms in your area. Here's a few of the popular alternatives to Planet Fitness:

  1. YMCA
  2. YWCO
  3. Gold's Gym
  4. Anytime Fitness
  5. 24 Hour Fitness
  6. LA Fitness

What Else Can DoNotPay Do?

DoNotPay not only helps you with free trials, but also with:

Create a virtual credit card today with DoNotPay to avoid unexpected charges from Planet Fitness.

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