If I sign up online(truck driver) can I get instant access to
Any club ? A friend of mine told me they don’t even use the key fob thing anymore you just tap on your phone now
I check my bank account today and it said I got charged $56 for an annual fee on top of a monthly fee of $26. When I called the gym to see why I’m getting charged like this the “Manager” told me it was an annual fee of $56 but when I asked why I’m getting charged annually on top of monthly, the guy just laughed, and said “idk what do you want me to do?”
Is this normal? Is anyone else getting double charged like this?
Edit: Thanks for the responses! Even though I might look silly I’m at least relieved it’s normal. For hindsight, I don’t think anyone likes a manager laughing when you’re just asking questions lol
Hi everyone, looking for some advice. I'm an international student in Melbourne.
I signed a 12-month membership with Anytime Fitness here in Melbourne on 4 May 2026. It's an "Ongoing Agreement" with a 7-day cooling-off period (ends 11 May 2026).
Reason for cancelling: Something personal came up and I might have to go back to my home country and take a break from both my studies and the gym. So I won't be able to use the membership at all.
Yesterday (6 May) I emailed the club cancelling the membership (within the cooling-off period).
The problem: They haven't replied at all. No confirmation, no acknowledgment. I'm currently out of town and can't visit in person.
The first direct debit is scheduled for 22 May 2026 (processed by Debitsuccess).
My questions:
Since I sent the cancellation email within the 7 days, is my cancellation still valid even if they don't reply before the cooling-off period ends?
If they keep ignoring me, can I just replace my credit/debit card (the one I used for registration) so the direct debit fails? I know that doesn't legally cancel the contract, but as an international student who might leave Australia soon, would they realistically chase me for the remaining fees?
What's the worst that could happen if I block the payments? Debt collector? Bad credit record? Would it affect my future visa or re-entry to Australia?
Any advice appreciated. Thanks!
Hi! I just want to ask if it's normal for AF to require payment in advance. I took advantage of their promo on April 6, 2026, pre-selling. I understand the initial payment was for the keyfob.
On May 10, 2026, I went to the AF branch to claim my keyfob, and they asked me to pay the advance fee for June.
I wasn't informed about this beforehand, and I reviewed the contract I signed.
Thank youuu 🫶🏻