Payment Types & Processing
Card (Credit / Debit)
Most common payment method.
Fitness GM Accepts:
- Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover)
- Debit cards
How it works:
- Member saves a card to their account
- System bills the card automatically on the schedule you define
Processing:
- Instant authorization
- Funds typically available in 1–2 business days
Cash
In-person cash payments.
How it works:
- Member pays cash at the front desk
- Staff records the payment manually in the system
- No automatic processing or retries
Recommended use cases:
- Walk-ins
- Members without cards
- One-time payments
Important:
- Always record cash payments in the system immediately
Free
Complimentary memberships and passes.
Recommended use cases:
- Staff memberships
- Promotional free trials
- Comped memberships
- Guest passes
How it works:
- No payment is collected
- Member still receives full access according to membership rules
- Activity is tracked in the system for reporting
ACH (Bank Transfer) ..................................................COMING SOON!
Direct bank account withdrawals.
How it works:
- Member provides bank account information
- System withdraws funds automatically on the billing date
- Typically lower processing fees than cards
Processing time:
- 3–5 business days to clear
Notes:
- Higher failure rate than cards
- More potential for disputes and chargebacks