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The UFC Gym refund policy in Australia is contract-based and narrow. Eligibility hinges on a 7-day cooling-off window, club closures, or breaches of Australian Consumer Law — not on personal circumstances like injury, illness, or relocation.

You may be eligible for a refund if:

• Cooling-off cancellation: You signed a membership longer than 3 months and cancel within the UFC Gym cooling-off period (7 days from your assigned start date). UFC Gym refunds membership and joining fees, less reasonable costs for services already delivered or admin processing.
• Club closure: Your home club closes during advertised opening hours (excluding public holidays). Members automatically receive credit equal to the closure period.
• UFC Gym terminates the agreement: You may be entitled to a refund for the unused portion of your membership.
• Service not delivered as promised: Australian Consumer Law (ACL) protections may apply, regardless of the contract terms.

You are generally not eligible for a refund if:

• You stopped using the gym: The Membership Conditions state "non-use of the facilities by the member gives no right to a rebate, cancellation or refund of the membership fee."
• Injury, illness, or relocation: A doctor's certificate does not waive the cancellation fee.
• Pre-paid membership: A UFC Gym pre-paid membership refund is not available — these are non-refundable and non-transferable.
• Cancellation after the cooling-off window: A cancellation fee of $250 or 50% of the remaining minimum membership balance (whichever is lesser) applies, plus dues during the 30-day notice period.
• 3-month agreements: These cannot be suspended and have very limited refund options.

For the broader exit pathway and fee mechanics, see our UFC Gym cancellation guide.

UFC Gym does not accept refund or cancellation requests by phone, email, or social media. The UFC Gym membership refund process must be completed in person at your home club.

Step 1 — Visit your home club in person

• Attend your home UFC Gym during staffed reception hours.
• Find your nearest location via the UFC Gym locations directory.

Step 2 — Request the cancellation form

• Ask reception for the UFC Gym cancellation form and complete it with the front-desk team or duty manager.
• If you are inside the cooling-off window, state in writing that you are exercising your cooling-off right and request a refund of joining and membership fees.

Step 3 — Keep documentary proof

• Photograph the signed form on the spot.
• Request a stamped receipt or emailed confirmation. This is critical — members frequently report unprocessed forms.

Step 4 — Confirm refund amount and method

• Before leaving, get the refund value and payment method confirmed in writing by the manager.

Step 5 — Follow up if delayed

• Use the UFC Gym contact page or call 1300 UFC GYM if the refund is not processed within the quoted timeframe.

Step 6 — Escalate if ignored

• Lodge a complaint with your state Fair Trading authority.
• Initiate a chargeback with your bank if the refund is unreasonably withheld.

UFC Gym Australia does not publish a fixed processing window in its Membership Conditions, but customer-reported timelines and standard industry practice indicate the following.

• Cooling-off refunds: Typically processed within 7–14 business days once the in-person form is signed and approved by the manager.
• UFC Gym direct debit refund reversals: Generally appear back on your card or bank account within 3–5 business days once initiated.
• 28-day notice period: All cancellations require a mandatory 28–30 day notice during which dues continue to be charged. Refunds for the unused portion are uncommon.
• Common delays: Short-staffing, forms not entered into the billing system promptly, or escalation to head office can push timelines past two weeks.

To expedite your refund: submit the form during quieter hours, ask the manager to action it personally, hold written confirmation, and follow up within 7 days if you have not seen the credit.

UFC Gym Australia generally refunds via the original payment method.

• Credit/debit card refund: Applied back to the same card used for joining or membership fees.
• Bank transfer reversal: For direct-debit payers, refunds are credited back to the linked account.
• Account credit: Applied where a club closure or service interruption occurred (instead of a cash refund).
• Cash or cheque: Not standard. Available only at the discretion of the club manager.

Pre-paid memberships are explicitly non-refundable. Joining fees are only partially refundable inside the 7-day cooling-off window and may be reduced by an administrative fee (commonly around $50) plus the cost of any services already used.

• Cancellation forms not actioned: Members report signed in-person forms were never processed, leading to ongoing direct debits. Always photograph the form and obtain a stamped or emailed copy.
• Refund denials based on "non-use": Members assume not visiting the gym means no charges should apply. The contract says otherwise — formal cancellation in writing is required.
• Medical and relocation refusals: Injury, illness, or moving cities does not waive the UFC Gym Australia cancellation fee. A 1–4 week suspension (around $10/week admin) is often the better lever.
• The $250 / 50% cancellation fee shock: Many members feel blindsided. Always read the minimum-term schedule and request a copy of your signed agreement before joining.
• Inability to cancel remotely: A pain point for members who have moved or are overseas. Some managers will accept a witnessed scanned form; otherwise nominate a representative to attend in person.
• Pre-paid membership lock-ins: These are non-refundable and non-transferable — never pre-pay unless certain of long-term use.
• Direct debits continuing after cancellation: Often caused by the 28-day notice period or system delays. If charged beyond the agreed end date, request a written refund and lodge a chargeback if ignored.