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How to Transfer an LA Fitness Membership: Moving, Gifting and Alternatives

If you want to transfer an LA Fitness membership, the answer depends on your club, your state and the terms of your agreement, so there is no single rule to rely on. Some members need a different club, while others hope to hand a membership to a friend. This guide covers both cases, what to ask and the alternatives.

Key Takeaways

  • Transfer rules vary by club, state and membership type, so ask your home club for the current policy and get the answer in writing.
  • Moving to a different club is a different request from giving your membership to another person.
  • Your signed agreement is the document that decides what is allowed.
  • If a transfer is not possible, freezing or cancelling by the official methods may be the cleaner path.

Two Different Meanings of Transfer

People use the word transfer for at least two things, and clubs treat them differently. The first is a location change: you keep the same membership but want to use or be based at another club because you moved, changed jobs or found a closer gym. The second is a person change: you want someone else to take over the membership, perhaps because you are relocating overseas or have stopped going.

Before you call anyone, decide which one you need. A location change often comes down to whether your membership type already allows access to other clubs, a point covered in our guide to the Signature Club membership. A person change is usually harder, because the agreement is tied to the individual who signed it, along with that person’s payment details and identification.

Start With Your Signed Agreement

Your enrollment paperwork is the best first stop. Look for sections on assignment, relocation, membership types and what happens if you stop using the club. Agreements follow the state where you enrolled, so neighbors can get different answers.

If you cannot find your copy, request one from your club or look in your online account. Our overview of the LA Fitness membership agreement explains the sections worth reading closely, and the broader article on how to read a gym contract gives a checklist you can apply to any gym. Pay attention to the initial term, the billing schedule and any language about changing the name on the account.

Questions to Ask Your Club

Speak with the manager or membership staff at your home club, in person if you can. Write down the date, the staff member’s name and what they said. Useful questions include:

  1. Can this membership be used at, or moved to, a different club, and does that depend on my membership type?
  2. Is a change of account holder permitted at all, and if so, what does the new person need to sign?
  3. Would any fee apply to a move or a change? Ask for the figure in writing.
  4. If the answer is no, what are my options for a freeze or an end date?

Ask for any approval by email or on paper. A verbal yes at the front desk is hard to rely on later.

When You Are Moving Away

A relocation is the most common reason people ask about transfers. If there is a club near your new address, ask whether your current membership can be used there or whether you would need to sign a new agreement. Compare the new terms against the old ones before agreeing, and read the LA Fitness fees guide and our explainer on the enrollment fee so you know which charges to look for. For a rough sense of what joining involves, see the cost to join LA Fitness.

If there is no club near your new home, you may decide to end the membership. As stated on the official site, you can cancel by mailed written notice, in person at the club front desk, or through your online account, and email cancellation may be possible depending on your state. Check the official membership questions page for the full wording, and see our step-by-step guide on how to cancel an LA Fitness membership.

Alternatives If a Transfer Is Not Possible

  • Freeze it. If you are away for a while but plan to return, the official site describes freeze options that depend on your dues type, such as $10 per month for Monthly Dues members. Read our membership freeze guide for the details.
  • Cancel and let someone join fresh. A friend who wants your gym can sign their own agreement, and you can ask the club about current membership deals or a guest option for the first visit.
  • Share access in small ways. A guest visit lets someone try the club without owning the membership. Details are in the LA Fitness guest pass article.
  • Add a family plan. If the goal is to include a partner or child, ask about the family membership instead of a handover.

Protect Yourself During the Process

Keep copies of everything you sign and every message you send. Watch your bank statements for the next one or two billing cycles to confirm that charges stop or change as promised. If a charge appears that you believe is wrong, raise it with the club first, then use the steps in how to dispute a gym charge. General guidance on contract rights is available from the Federal Trade Commission consumer site. Never share your login or card details as a workaround.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I give my LA Fitness membership to someone else?

It depends on your agreement, your state and your club, and many agreements are tied to the person who signed. Ask the club in writing whether a change of account holder is allowed. If it is not, the other person can usually sign a new agreement of their own.

Can I move my membership to a club in another city?

Possibly, but it varies by membership type and location. Ask your home club and the destination club what applies, and request the terms in writing before you rely on them.

Is there a fee to transfer?

Any fee varies by club, state and membership type, and the official site does not publish a figure on its membership questions page. Ask your club for the exact amount and have it written down.

A transfer is worth pursuing only if the answer comes in writing and the terms still suit you. Start with your agreement, ask your club direct questions, and choose the freeze or cancellation path if a handover is not possible. You can also review the official LA Fitness website for general membership information.

Disclaimer: lafitnessmembershipcost.com/ is an independent information site. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by LA Fitness. Policies, fees and amenities vary by club and state and can change, so confirm details with your club or on the official LA Fitness website before you decide.