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Gym membership billing
for studios, gyms, and clubs

Membership payments for gyms, fitness studios, yoga and martial arts schools, and clubs. Monthly dues bill on their own, the front desk takes cards for drop-ins and retail, and it all lands in one merchant account.

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  • Gyms
  • Fitness studios
  • Yoga and pilates
  • Martial arts
  • Dance and swim schools
  • Clubs
Next-day fundingNo waiting on your money
Month-to-monthNo cancellation fee
Free equipmentIf you qualify. No lease.
24/7 supportExcept most federal holidays
The problem

Where gym billing goes wrong.

When dues run every month, small problems repeat every month.

Expired cards stop payments

When a card expires, the payment fails and someone has to chase it.

Billing tied to one app

Some membership software bundles in its own processing, at its own price.

Fees on every renewal

Every monthly charge carries a card fee, and it adds up across the year.

Charges keyed in by hand

Staff keying in charges every month takes time and invites mistakes.

Most popular options

The membership billing setups we put in most.

We recommend the setup that best fits how you bill. These are the three gyms and studios pick most.

Most popularPayBright Gateway dashboard

PayBright Gateway

Dues, subscriptions, and payment plans

  • Recurring billing that updates many expired or replaced cards
  • Customer vault for cards on file
  • Cards and ACH bank payments in one place
  • Branded payment pages for online sign-ups
  • Virtual terminal for the front desk

Payment gateways →

Hyfin invoicing

Hyfin recurring

Memberships and payment plans with invoices

  • Retainers, memberships, and payment plans on a schedule
  • Installments and reminders
  • A client portal to view and pay
  • Two-way QuickBooks Online sync

Invoicing →

SwipeSimple app with the Swift B250 reader

SwipeSimple

Studios with a front desk

  • Your phone or tablet becomes the register
  • Tap to Pay on iPhone, no reader needed
  • Scheduled and recurring payments from the same app
  • Customers book online, and you take payment from the same place
  • Dual pricing supported

Full SwipeSimple page →

Pricing options

Three ways to price a membership business.

Recurring payments are keyed or stored rather than tapped, which changes the card networks' cost. Interchange-plus shows that cost and our markup separately, so you can see what each payment costs you.

$0-fee option

Dual pricing

Two prices on every ticket: one for cash, one for card. Card customers cover the card cost. The card price applies to all cards, debit included.

Example: a monthly membership with a $60.00 cash price shows a $62.40 card price, a 4% difference. This is an example, not a quote. Your card price is set when we set up your program.

How dual pricing works →

$0-fee option

Cash discount

One posted price, with a discount for customers who pay cash. We set up the signage and receipts so it's clear at checkout.

Cash discount vs. dual pricing →

One price for everyone

Interchange-plus

You pay what the card networks charge, plus a fixed markup you can see on every statement. Your customers see one price.

What is interchange-plus? →

Not sure which fits? Send your last 2 statements. We price each option against what you pay now and show you the difference in dollars.

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What we handle

Recurring payments that keep running.

A membership business loses money every time a card quietly fails. The billing setup matters as much as the rate.

Monthly dues

Monthly and annual memberships for gyms, studios, and clubs, billed on the same day each cycle.

Card-on-file

Stored cards for members, in the same account as your counter and online payments.

ACH

Bank-to-bank payments for members who'd rather not use a card.

Billing in Chargezoom, BillerGenie, or Hyfin? Those connect to the same merchant account, and we check how stored cards move before anything changes.

Integrations

Works with your membership software.

Gym, studio, and class software, connected to the same merchant account.

Mindbody

Gym and studio booking software. Our setup works alongside it.

Rainmaker

Gym and club management software. Our setup works alongside it.

ClassJuggler and Jumbula

Class and program registration. Our setup works alongside them.

PayBright Gateway

Recurring billing with card updates and ACH.

And many more, including Classe365, GoSignMeUp, Gradelink, and Prime Child Care.

Use other software? Tell us what you use or call 949-946-2442, and we'll check with PayBright's integration team to see if it can connect. We confirm how it works before anything changes. See every integration →

Gyms and studios

Front-desk card readers and POS for gyms and studios.

Monthly dues run in the background. The front desk handles drop-ins, class packs, water, and retail.

Front desk

Clover or a PAX or Dejavoo terminal for drop-ins, classes, and retail, settling into the same account as dues.

Member software

Already running your gym on membership or scheduling software? We check how it connects before anything changes.

Dues that run on schedule

Members approve once and dues bill monthly. Expired or replaced cards update on their own on the PayBright Gateway.

Front desk terminals we set up: PAX A35, Dejavoo Z8, Ingenico Lane 3000, and FD150. See all terminals →

POS options for the front desk: Clover for a full counter with retail inventory · SwipeSimple on a phone or tablet · KORONA POS for a bigger retail shop · All POS systems

Member billing

Everything a member account needs, from sign-up to cancellation.

Gym billing is more than one charge a month. Here's how each part works on the setups we put in.

Monthly dues

The member approves once, their card or bank account is saved in the customer vault, and dues bill on the same day each month. Annual and paid-in-full plans work the same way, once a year.

Sign-up and enrollment fees

Charge a one-time sign-up fee with the first month's dues, then let the monthly schedule take over. The member sees both on their receipt.

Freezes

A member traveling or injured? Pause their schedule or move the next billing date, then restart it when they come back. No new card, no new paperwork.

Cancellations

End the schedule from the dashboard and no more charges run. Their payment history stays on file if they rejoin.

Declined cards

On the PayBright Gateway, many expired or replaced cards update on their own before they fail. If dues still decline, you see it in the dashboard, retry it, or text the member a link to update their card.

ACH for dues

Members who'd rather not use a card can pay dues from their bank account. Bank accounts don't expire, so ACH dues tend to keep running.

Billing retainers, service plans, or installments outside the gym world? See recurring billing solutions for small businesses.

Class packs and packages

Class packs, intro offers, and training packages.

Not every member pays monthly. Packs and packages sell at the front desk, online, or by text.

Class packs

Sell a 5, 10, or 20-class pack as a single charge at the front desk or through your booking software. Drop-ins and day passes ring up the same way.

Payment links

Text or email a payment link for an intro offer or a pack, and the client pays from their phone before their first class.

Personal training and camps

Split a larger package, camp, or program into scheduled payments through the PayBright Gateway or Hyfin, with reminders by text or email.

Why membership businesses choose us

What you get with every account.

Meet or beat. Already set up somewhere else? Show us your statement. We'll match or beat it whenever we can, and if we can't, we'll tell you straight.

Common questions

Gym and studio billing questions.

How do gyms bill members monthly?

The member's card or bank account is saved once at sign-up, then dues run automatically on the same day each month through the PayBright Gateway, Hyfin, or your gym software. Nobody keys in a charge.

What happens when a member's card declines?

On the PayBright Gateway, many expired or replaced cards update automatically, so fewer dues fail. If a payment still declines, it shows in your dashboard, and you can retry it or text the member a link to update their card.

Can I charge a sign-up fee with the first month?

Yes. Run the sign-up or enrollment fee as a one-time charge with the first month's dues, and the monthly schedule takes over after that.

How do I freeze or cancel a membership?

Pause the member's schedule or move the next billing date to freeze it, and restart it when they're back. To cancel, end the schedule and no more charges run. If your gym software runs billing, freezes and cancellations happen there.

Does it work with Mindbody or my gym software?

Our setup works alongside Mindbody, Rainmaker, ClassJuggler, and Jumbula. Using something else? Tell us what you run and we'll check with PayBright's integration team before anything changes.

Can I take payments at the front desk too?

Yes. Clover, SwipeSimple, or a PAX, Dejavoo, or Ingenico terminal at the front desk handles drop-ins, class packs, and retail, and settles into the same account as your dues.

Still have a question? Call 949-946-2442 or text us.

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Where we work

Membership businesses across Southern California, and nationwide.

Based in Orange County. We work with businesses by phone, text, and email, so there's no office visit needed.

Memberships & recurring · Free, no commitment

See what your memberships are really costing you.

Send your last 2 statements. We'll put what you pay now next to what you'd pay with us, in plain numbers.

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