What is Soulcycle
A premium fitness brand built around indoor cycling
SoulCycle is a U.S. fitness company known for high-energy indoor cycling classes, music-driven workouts, and app-based ride content. The brand was founded in 2006 and is part of the Equinox group, with headquarters tied to New York operations and customer support routed through SoulCycle LLC in New York.
If you signed up from the Philippines, you most likely paid for digital access rather than a local studio membership. That matters because there are no verified SoulCycle studios in the Philippines, and local users often run into a simple problem: they are paying for a service built mainly for the U.S. market, with limited regional availability.
What people actually pay for
SoulCycle sells access in a few different ways depending on region and product line. Verified pricing data shows recurring plans such as Equinox+ Membership at $40.00 (₱40)* monthly, while broader market listings also show monthly unlimited app access around $44.00 (₱44)* and studio-based renew plans in the U.S. market.
The main paid features are workout access, class booking or ride packs, and membership-based fitness content. SoulCycle does not list a free trial in the terms data provided here, so all access should be treated as paid from day one unless the checkout screen says otherwise (soul-cycle.com).
How SoulCycle works for users in the Philippines
Here is the thing: SoulCycle is not set up like a PH-local gym chain. There is no verified Philippine studio network, no confirmed local PHP billing page, no listed Philippine support number, and no listed live chat. Support is routed through the FAQ page and the email address [email protected] (soul-cycle.com).
That is why many Philippine users get frustrated when they try to cancel. The process itself is not complicated on paper, but support details are thin, billing dates are easy to miss, and refund decisions are handled centrally. If you only wanted a cycling alternative in the Philippines, options like National Bicycle Organization, Studio X, or TruFusion may be easier to use locally after you cancel.
How to cancel Soulcycle without getting charged again
Checks to do before you press cancel
Many users get annoyed because they think they canceled, then a new charge appears on the next billing date. Before doing anything, log in and take a screenshot of your current plan name, renewal date, and payment method. If your plan renews on March 28, cancel at least 24 hours before that date because refund guidance says this timing helps avoid another charge (soul-cycle.com).
Also save proof of what you bought. Keep your welcome email, invoice, Apple or Google receipt if applicable, and one screenshot of the Membership page. If you plan to dispute a future charge with your bank, GCash, Maya, or card issuer, these files can make the difference between a quick reversal and a rejected complaint.
Cancel through your SoulCycle web account
This is the main direct route in the verified cancellation data. Log in to your account on the SoulCycle website, open the Membership section, choose the cancel option, and follow the on-screen prompts until the process is complete. The FAQ page is available at SoulCycle FAQ.
The exact path in plain language is: sign in, open your account, go to Membership, select cancel membership, then confirm. Do not close the browser early. Wait for a confirmation screen or email. If the site shows a save offer or asks whether you want to pause instead, read carefully and continue only if the page clearly says your membership will end.
- Open SoulCycle official website
- Sign in to your account
- Go to Membership
- Select Cancel Membership
- Follow the final confirmation steps
- Save a screenshot of the completed request
Cancel by email when the account route fails
If the Membership page does not load, your cancel button is missing, or your billing status looks wrong, send an email to [email protected]. Put a direct subject line such as “Cancel membership before next billing date” and include your full name, account email, last 4 digits of the payment method if available, and the billing date shown in your account.
Support hours are not specified, and there is no listed live chat or public phone number in the verified support data. That means email is the best documented backup channel. In the message, ask for written confirmation that auto-billing has been stopped and ask for the effective cancellation date. This is much stronger than sending a vague note like “please cancel my account.”
Cancel through App Store or Google Play if you subscribed there
Use this route only if your payment is billed by Apple or Google. If your receipt came from the App Store, open the App Store on your iPhone or iPad, tap your profile icon, open Subscriptions, find SoulCycle, tap Cancel Subscription, and confirm. If the button is missing, the subscription may already be canceled or billed elsewhere.
If your receipt came from Google Play, open Google Play Store, tap your profile or menu area, open Payments and subscriptions or Subscriptions depending on your device, choose SoulCycle, tap Cancel Subscription, and confirm. A common mistake is canceling inside the SoulCycle app even though Apple or Google controls billing. Always follow the money trail shown on your receipt.
Use postal notice if you want paper proof
SoulCycle terms mention written notice for cancellation of class packs or series purchase agreements, so postal notice is still a valid support option when you want a stronger paper trail. A registered letter is slower, usually around 5 to 10 business days for delivery and handling, but it gives clearer proof of what you sent and when.
If you prefer a digital version of that paper trail, some users use services such as Postclic for certified online delivery with timestamped sending and receipt records. That can help when you are outside the U.S. and do not want to mail from the Philippines. Still, use the web account or email too so you are not relying on one channel only.
After you cancel, here is what usually happens
Your access normally continues until the end of the paid cycle
If you cancel before the next billing date, the usual result is that your membership stays active until the current paid period ends. For example, if your renewal date is April 12 and you cancel on April 8, you should keep access until April 12, then billing should stop. Refund guidance also suggests canceling at least 24 hours before renewal to avoid the next charge (soul-cycle.com).
Heads up: the verified data says you may be eligible for a refund for the unused period, but it does not promise a prorated refund in every case. In practice, expect access to continue through the paid term unless support explicitly confirms a partial refund.
If you do nothing, billing may continue
SoulCycle’s terms data does not show a clearly spelled out auto-renew clause, but memberships may automatically renew unless you cancel them yourself (soul-cycle.com). That means silence usually works in SoulCycle’s favor. If your card stays active, the subscription can keep rolling into the next month.
This is exactly why screenshots matter. If you canceled on March 20 and a charge hits on March 21, your screenshot of the cancellation screen or email timestamp becomes your best evidence for support, your bank, or a DTI complaint.
Your account data is not clearly covered in the terms summary
The terms data available here does not specify what user data is deleted or retained after cancellation (soul-cycle.com). So if you have any ride history, saved preferences, invoices, or profile details you may need later, download or screenshot them before you end the membership.
The truth is, SoulCycle’s data handling after cancellation is less clear than it should be. Until the company confirms deletion or retention in writing, assume your account may stay on file for support, billing, and dispute handling purposes.
SoulCycle refunds and subscription terms that matter in real life
What the refund policy says
For merchandise bought at full price, SoulCycle allows full refunds within 30 days if items are unopened, unwashed, and still have tags attached. Sale items are final sale, with no refunds or exchanges in the verified policy summary (soul-cycle.com).
For memberships, the more useful rule is this: if you cancel before the next billing cycle, you may be eligible for a refund for the unused period, and canceling at least 24 hours before billing is the safest window (soul-cycle.com). That is not a blanket promise, so do not assume every cancellation gets money back automatically.
How to ask for a refund step by step
If you were billed in error, email [email protected] with your account email, transaction date, amount, and a screenshot of the charge. Put the exact amount in the subject line, such as “Refund request for $40.00 (₱40)* charge on March 15.” Billing error refunds are handled by support review according to the verified data (soul-cycle.com).
- Send the refund request from the email tied to your account
- Attach the payment receipt or bank screenshot
- State whether the charge was duplicate, unauthorized, or after cancellation
- Ask for a written decision and refund timeline
Your rights in the Philippines when a charge continues after cancellation
Philippine users are not stuck just because SoulCycle is U.S.-based. Under the Consumer Act of the Philippines, RA 7394, consumers can challenge unfair subscription practices and complain to the Department of Trade and Industry. The jurisdiction note also says subscription services should offer easy cancellation without excessive penalties.
For card and e-wallet disputes, BSP rules usually give cardholders up to 60 days from the statement date to dispute a transaction. If SoulCycle keeps charging you after cancellation, you can raise it with your bank, GCash, Maya, or credit card issuer as a chargeback request. Always submit your cancellation proof with the complaint.
Subscription conditions from the terms summary
The terms summary says there is no specific minimum commitment duration listed for memberships, and no cancellation fee or early termination fee was found in the terms data (soul-cycle.com). That is good news for Philippine users because it suggests you can cancel at any time without an exit penalty.
The same summary says SoulCycle does not offer a free trial, applicable law is U.S. law, and disputes are handled through binding arbitration (soul-cycle.com). In plain language, that means direct support and payment disputes are usually more practical than trying to escalate a formal legal case overseas.
Soulcycle plans and pricing for Philippine users
Recurring plans and monthly costs
Plan | Price (USD / PHP) | Period |
Equinox+ Membership | $40.00 (₱40)* | Monthly |
SoulCircuit App Unlimited | $44.00 (₱44)* | Monthly |
Soul Renew 3 | $196.00 (₱196)* | Monthly |
Soul Renew 5 | $176.00 (₱176)* | Monthly |
Soul Renew 10 | $156.00 (₱156)* | Monthly |
Prices are approximate, converted from USD at the rate 1 USD ≈ 1.0 PHP, and you should check the official website for exact local prices.
Which plans cost the most and least
Based on the pricing data available here, Equinox+ Membership at $40.00 (₱40)* monthly is the least expensive recurring plan listed. Soul Renew 3 at $196.00 (₱196)* monthly is the most expensive recurring option among the monthly plans in this guide.
That price gap is huge, so take a close look at what you are actually using. If you are in the Philippines and mainly want digital fitness access, paying for a U.S.-oriented premium studio ecosystem may not be the best value. Many users end up overpaying because they keep a plan designed for regular in-studio riders.
Billing notes before you stay subscribed
The market pricing data also shows single classes, class packs, and other non-recurring options, but those are not subscription plans, so they are not in the table. No verified cancellation fee was found in SoulCycle’s terms, and no price increase history was provided in the source set.
One practical point stands out: Soul Renew plans listed in market data mention minimum commitments of 3, 5, or 10 months in those location-specific offers (newyork-gyms.com). That is different from the terms summary saying no minimum commitment was specified generally. If you subscribed through a location-specific offer, read that exact checkout page carefully.
Your cancellation rights in the Philippines if SoulCycle gives you a hard time
The laws that matter to you
For Philippine users, the key law is the Consumer Act of the Philippines, RA 7394, enforced by the Department of Trade and Industry or DTI. The jurisdiction data for this guide says subscription services should have easy cancellation mechanisms without excessive penalties, which fits the kind of issue people face with online fitness memberships.
You may also hear about a cooling-off period. The more complete jurisdiction note says door-to-door and distance sales can carry a 7 working day cooling-off period from signing the contract or receiving the goods under local consumer rules. For online subscriptions, there is no universal cooling-off period for every digital purchase, so the exact platform policy still matters.
How this applies to a SoulCycle subscription
If you subscribed online and want out before the next billing date, start with SoulCycle’s own cancellation path and keep proof. If support ignores you, RA 7394 gives you a practical local route through DTI for consumer complaints related to online subscriptions.
There is also a mismatch worth noticing. SoulCycle’s terms point to U.S. law and binding arbitration (soul-cycle.com), but if you are a Philippine consumer charged through a card or e-wallet used in the Philippines, you still have local remedies through DTI and payment dispute systems.
How to file a complaint with DTI or raise a payment dispute
If SoulCycle continues charging you after cancellation, gather your confirmation email, screenshots, billing statement, and your email thread with support. File a complaint with DTI and, in parallel, ask your bank or e-wallet provider for a chargeback if the charge was unauthorized or continued after cancellation.
- Prepare screenshots of cancellation and billing
- Save your receipts and statement date
- Email SoulCycle support once more for written resolution
- File with DTI under RA 7394
- Contact your bank, GCash, Maya, or card issuer within 60 days
Useful authority details
The relevant authority is the Department of Trade and Industry. For a consumer complaint, start on the official DTI website and submit the details of the transaction, merchant, dates, and amount charged. For payment disputes, BSP-supervised institutions such as banks and e-wallet issuers have their own complaint channels tied to chargeback and unauthorized transaction rules.
Use these routes when support goes quiet or refund delays drag on. Many users wait too long because they assume an international fitness brand will reply eventually. In billing disputes, the clock matters more than brand reputation.
What users say about SoulCycle cancellation and support
Quick verdict from the available review sample
Based on the review data provided here, cancellation and support look difficult rather than smooth. The sample shows 0 positive and 2 negative unique reviews, both focused on customer service problems rather than a simple, fast resolution.
For Philippine users, local friction is higher because there are no verified SoulCycle studios in the Philippines and class availability in the region is limited. That means users here are more dependent on remote support, which is exactly where the available reviews are weakest.
Recurring themes in the complaints
Theme | Frequency | Typical example |
Slow support | High | No answer after calls |
Frustration | High | Simple request unresolved |
Local access limits | High | No PH studios |
Source summary and real user quotes
Source | Rating | Number of reviews |
TrustPilot | Negative only | 2 |
Source | Rating | Main topic | Sentiment |
TrustPilot | 1/5 | Customer service | Negative |
TrustPilot | 2/5 | Customer service | Negative |
- "Awful customer service. I have literally been waiting on the phone for ANYONE to answer me for a total of 35 minutes spread out over 3 calls, since every time I try to leave a message they hang up on me. What is the deal with this? I am simply trying to gift a card to someone and I cant manage to get this sorted out, over the net or by phone. It is frustrating because this is a minor thing and should be quite simple to organize." (TrustPilot)
- "If this company is to be judged by the contractors carrying out their new Portabello Rd premises, then beware. The contractors showed utter contempt for public safety, were rude and aggressive, and their delivery drivers parked in such a dangerous manner as to put the disabled, blind and small children at risk by forcing them in to the traffic as they had parked across the pedestrian crossing. Approach with care..." (TrustPilot)
Because the review sample is small and negative-only, take it as a warning sign rather than a final verdict on every subscription experience. On the positive side, SoulCycle does provide a documented web cancellation path and a support email, which is better than brands that hide all exit routes.
The documents you should save before and after cancellation
What to collect before you cancel
Save the basics before you click anything. You want a screenshot of your Membership page, your next billing date, and the email address tied to the account. If you subscribed through Apple or Google, save that store receipt too because it tells you which platform controls cancellation.
- Screenshot of Membership page
- Renewal date screenshot
- Original receipt or invoice
- Payment method details
What to keep for refund requests and disputes
If a refund becomes necessary, keep transaction IDs, dates, and exact amounts. A bank statement line showing the merchant charge is often more useful than a casual screenshot from your app because it shows the posting date clearly.
After cancellation, save the confirmation email or final success screen immediately. Then check your next statement cycle. If a charge appears after the effective cancellation date, you already have the evidence set needed for support, DTI, or your bank.
The most common SoulCycle cancellation mistakes
Using the wrong cancellation channel
A classic mistake is canceling on the website when Apple or Google actually bills the subscription. The result is predictable: the SoulCycle account may look inactive, but the app store billing keeps going. Fix this by matching the cancellation route to the receipt source every single time.
Real-world example: you see an Apple receipt for $40.00 (₱40)*, but you only emailed SoulCycle. That may not stop App Store renewal. In that case, cancel inside App Store Subscriptions and keep the email as backup.
Canceling too close to the billing date
If you wait until the last few hours before renewal, you risk another charge even if your request is genuine. The verified guidance says cancel at least 24 hours before the next billing cycle to reduce that risk (soul-cycle.com).
A simple fix is to set two reminders: one 5 days before renewal and one 2 days before. That gives you time to retry the website, email support, and still avoid the charge if one route fails.
Expecting an automatic prorated refund
Some users assume that canceling halfway through the month means an automatic partial refund. The available policy does not guarantee that. It says you may be eligible for a refund for the unused period, which means approval is case-specific rather than automatic (soul-cycle.com).
If your budget is tight, do not wait for support to volunteer a refund. Ask clearly for the unused period refund in your first email and attach the cancellation timestamp.
Not saving proof because the process looked easy
The web route is fairly short, so people skip screenshots. That is risky. A missing confirmation email, a browser timeout, or a billing glitch can leave you arguing about whether the cancellation ever went through.
The fix takes 10 seconds: screenshot the final page, save the email, and store them in one folder with your receipts. If a charge hits later, you are ready.
Relying on support speed alone
The negative review sample points to customer service frustration, including unanswered calls and unresolved simple requests (TrustPilot). If support is slow, waiting quietly can push you past your statement dispute window.
Use parallel action instead. Contact SoulCycle, then watch your next statement, and if a continued charge appears, go to your bank, GCash, Maya, or card issuer within the 60-day dispute window.
A side by side look at your cancellation options
Comparison table for all main methods
Method | Notice period | Fee | Difficulty |
Web/account | Before next billing | No fee found | Easy |
App Store (iOS) | Before next billing | No fee found | Medium |
Google Play (Android) | Before next billing | No fee found | Medium |
Registered mail | 5-10 business days | No fee found | Higher, best proof |
How to choose the route that fits your case
If your billing is direct with SoulCycle, the web account route is the fastest documented option. If Apple or Google billed you, store cancellation is cleaner because it hits the payment controller directly.
Registered mail is slower but useful when you want documentary proof for a class pack or series agreement. You do not need one perfect method. In difficult cases, many users combine web cancellation, email, and saved screenshots for stronger evidence.
What to do after the cancellation goes through
Immediate checks in the first 24 hours
Right after canceling, look for two things: a confirmation screen and a confirmation email. If neither appears, log back in and see whether your Membership page still shows an active renewal date. If it does, repeat the process and email support the same day.
Add a calendar reminder for your next expected billing date plus 3 days. This tiny step catches delayed posting issues early, while your dispute window is still wide open.
How long to watch your bank statement and when to escalate
Monitor your bank, GCash, Maya, or card statement through the next billing cycle. If an unauthorized or continued charge appears, ask for a chargeback or transaction dispute within 60 days from the statement date under BSP-linked payment dispute practice.
Send your bank the cancellation proof, the merchant name, the amount charged, and the date you canceled. If support is still unresponsive, file a DTI complaint under RA 7394 at the same time so you are not losing days.
Fitness alternatives you can try in the Philippines
If your main goal is cycling or premium training rather than the SoulCycle brand itself, there are local alternatives worth looking at. National Bicycle Organization focuses on cycling lessons and workshops in the Philippines, while Studio X offers conditioning and mobility-based training. TruFusion stands out if you want variety, with more than 65 training styles in its broader concept lineup.
These alternatives may not copy the SoulCycle studio feel exactly, but they solve a practical problem for PH users: actual local accessibility. That matters more than brand hype when you are paying every month.
Useful links
Where to send a written cancellation notice
Main cancellation address for written notice
If you want to send a written notice for class packs or series purchase agreements, use the address below:
- SoulCycle LLC, Attention: YOURSOULMATTERS, 609 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10014
This is the main address referenced for written cancellation notice in the service context provided for this guide. If you mail from the Philippines, allow extra transit time and keep your mailing receipt.
How to use the address without delaying your cancellation
Do not rely on postal mail alone if your billing date is close. Send the notice by mail if you want extra proof, but also cancel through your account or email support on the same day. That gives you a faster timestamp plus a stronger paper trail.
In your letter, include your full name, account email, purchase details, billing date, and a clear sentence that you are canceling effective immediately before the next renewal. Short and specific works better than a long explanation.