What payment methods does Planet Fitness accept?
The short answer: Planet Fitness accepts PayPal (online) and Gift cards (online); accepts Apple Pay (in store △, online △, in the app △), Google Pay (in store △, online △, in the app △), Cash (in store △), and Checks (in store △) with conditions; does not accept EBT / SNAP; we could not confirm whether it takes Venmo, Cash App Pay, Klarna, and Afterpay, and 1 more (see details below). Last verified September 2026 against official Planet Fitness documentation.
Accepted at Planet Fitness
- Apple Pay (in store △, online △, app △)Documentation conflicts: Kudos and Today's iPhone report Apple Pay is NOT accepted for membership dues (most locations require EFT from a checking account), while other sources report select locations accept it. App supports QR-code payments, not confirmed as Apple Pay.
- Google Pay (in store △, online △, app △)Documentation conflicts: Kudos reports Google Pay is NOT accepted for membership dues, while other sources report select locations accept it.
- ✓ PayPal (online only)
- ✓ Gift cards (online only)
- Cash (in store △)Sources conflict: some report cash accepted for fees at some locations, while Kudos reports cash is not accepted for membership dues. No self-checkout lanes exist at clubs.
- Checks (in store △)Checks reported as accepted at many locations by third-party sources; may not be accepted at all franchise locations.
Payment methods at Planet Fitness
| Payment method | In store | Self-checkout | Online | App |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Pay | △ Conditional | – N/A | △ Conditional | △ Conditional |
| Google Pay | △ Conditional | – N/A | △ Conditional | △ Conditional |
| PayPal | ✕ Not accepted | – N/A | ✓ Accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| Venmo | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Cash App Pay | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Klarna | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Afterpay | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Affirm | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| EBT / SNAP | ✕ Not accepted | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted | – N/A |
| Gift cards | ✕ Not accepted | – N/A | ✓ Accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| Cash | △ Conditional | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted | – N/A |
| Checks | △ Conditional | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted | – N/A |
Last verified: September 2026 against official Planet Fitness documentation.
Coverage: US stores and US website. Acceptance may differ in other countries — see How we verify.
Details by payment method
Does Planet Fitness take Apple Pay? Secondary source
Planet Fitness — with conditions: in store, online, app. Documentation conflicts: Kudos and Today's iPhone report Apple Pay is NOT accepted for membership dues (most locations require EFT from a checking account), while other sources report select locations accept it.
Source: site.joinkudos.com
Does Planet Fitness take Google Pay? Secondary source
Planet Fitness — with conditions: in store, online, app. Documentation conflicts: Kudos reports Google Pay is NOT accepted for membership dues, while other sources report select locations accept it.
Source: site.joinkudos.com
Does Planet Fitness take PayPal? Secondary source
Planet Fitness — yes: online. PayPal reported as an online payment option by multiple third-party sources; UNVERIFIED for in-store or app.
Source: todaysiphone.com
Does Planet Fitness take Venmo? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Planet Fitness accepts Venmo.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Planet Fitness take Cash App Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Planet Fitness accepts Cash App Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Planet Fitness take Klarna? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Planet Fitness accepts Klarna.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Planet Fitness take Afterpay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Planet Fitness accepts Afterpay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Planet Fitness take Affirm? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Planet Fitness accepts Affirm.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Planet Fitness take EBT / SNAP? Secondary source
No — Planet Fitness does not accept EBT / SNAP through any of the channels we track. Documented as NOT accepted for membership payments (Kudos).
Source: site.joinkudos.com
Does Planet Fitness take Gift cards? Secondary source
Planet Fitness — yes: online. Planet Fitness sells e-gift cards redeemable online or over the phone; not documented for in-club purchases.
Source: site.joinkudos.com
Does Planet Fitness take Cash? Secondary source
Planet Fitness — with conditions: in store. Sources conflict: some report cash accepted for fees at some locations, while Kudos reports cash is not accepted for membership dues.
Source: remodelormove.com
Does Planet Fitness take Checks? Secondary source
Planet Fitness — with conditions: in store. Checks reported as accepted at many locations by third-party sources; may not be accepted at all franchise locations.
Source: consultingtimes.com
Sources
- Kudos - Does Planet Fitness Take Apple Pay in 2025? (site.joinkudos.com)
- RemodelOrMove - Can I use a credit card to pay for my Planet Fitness membership? (remodelormove.com)
- Today's iPhone - Does Planet Fitness Take Apple Pay (todaysiphone.com)
Frequently asked questions
Does Planet Fitness take Apple Pay?
Planet Fitness — with conditions: in store, online, app. Documentation conflicts: Kudos and Today's iPhone report Apple Pay is NOT accepted for membership dues (most locations require EFT from a checking account), while other sources report select locations accept it.
Does Planet Fitness take Google Pay?
Planet Fitness — with conditions: in store, online, app. Documentation conflicts: Kudos reports Google Pay is NOT accepted for membership dues, while other sources report select locations accept it.
Does Planet Fitness take PayPal?
Planet Fitness — yes: online. PayPal reported as an online payment option by multiple third-party sources; UNVERIFIED for in-store or app.
Does Planet Fitness take Venmo?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Planet Fitness accepts Venmo.
Does Planet Fitness take Cash App Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Planet Fitness accepts Cash App Pay.
Does Planet Fitness take Klarna?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Planet Fitness accepts Klarna.
Does Planet Fitness take Afterpay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Planet Fitness accepts Afterpay.
Does Planet Fitness take Affirm?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Planet Fitness accepts Affirm.
Does Planet Fitness take EBT / SNAP?
No — Planet Fitness does not accept EBT / SNAP through any of the channels we track. Documented as NOT accepted for membership payments (Kudos).
Does Planet Fitness take Gift cards?
Planet Fitness — yes: online. Planet Fitness sells e-gift cards redeemable online or over the phone; not documented for in-club purchases.
Does Planet Fitness take Cash?
Planet Fitness — with conditions: in store. Sources conflict: some report cash accepted for fees at some locations, while Kudos reports cash is not accepted for membership dues.
Does Planet Fitness take Checks?
Planet Fitness — with conditions: in store. Checks reported as accepted at many locations by third-party sources; may not be accepted at all franchise locations.
Spot something wrong?
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