Maximize revenue with a native Forte merchant account or use the premier gym software that allows you to keep your own processor by utilizing our gym merchant gateway to access industry-low ACH rates, offering the same flexibility as Authorize.net, but built specifically for gyms and clubs.
Lower Your Processing Costs with the Forte Merchant Gateway
Stop overpaying for your gym’s payment processing. Send us your current merchant statement, and our team will perform a side-by-side comparison to show you how much you can save by switching to the Forte Merchant Gateway. We specialize in securing industry-low ACH rates and competitive credit card pricing for high-volume fitness facilities.
Industry-Low ACH Rates
Maximize your margins by shifting high-volume recurring dues to Forte’s low-cost ACH network. Our gym merchant gateway provides real-time account validation to prevent returns and secure the lowest possible processing fees for your membership drafts.
Enterprise Data Security
Protect your business with Forte’s Tier 1 PCI-compliant vaulting. By using our gym software merchant gateway logic, sensitive member data is encrypted at the point of entry, ensuring full data portability and reducing your facility’s liability.
Unified Gateway Reporting
Experience seamless processing across all sales channels powered by the Forte merchant gateway.Whether it’s the front desk, mobile app, or web sign-ups, everything syncs instantly through the Forte merchant gateway, providing you with consolidated reporting and a single source of truth for your revenue.
Bank-Grade Security Powered by Forte
Gymtiva leverages Forte’s world-class infrastructure to provide a professional gym merchant gateway. By utilizing Forte’s PCI-compliant vaulting, you secure your member data at the highest level while accessing industry-low ACH rates for all recurring membership drafts.
PCI-DSS LEVEL 1 PROTECTION
We utilize Forte’s Tier 1 security infrastructure to ensure your member’s payment data is vaulted and encrypted, significantly reducing your facility’s PCI liability.
NACHA & ACH VALIDATION
Stay compliant with the latest Nacha regulations. Our system includes built-in bank account validation logic to prevent fraud and reduce administrative returns.
END-TO-END TOKENIZATION
Zero-Footprint Security. Sensitive card information never hits the Gymtiva network, and we never store sensitive payment data within our system. By using Forte’s secure vaulting, we ensure your gym’s liability is virtually eliminated.
Real-Time Revenue Intelligence with Gymtiva
Make data-driven decisions for your facility. Our integration provides a direct window into your cash flow, ensuring you always know exactly where your revenue stands.
Unified Funding Grids
Stop logging into multiple portals. View reports inside Gymtiva.
Detailed Return Analytics
Identify trends in failed payments and address billing issues instantly.
Automated Reconciliation
Eliminate manual bookkeeping with a 100% accurate audit trail.
Automate Your Administrative Workflow
Stop chasing payments and start growing your community. Our integration handles the heavy lifting of billing, so your staff can focus on your members.
Real-Time Member Status Updates
When a payment processes through Forte, the member’s status is updated instantly in Gymtiva. No more manual entry or front-desk bottlenecks.
Automated Billing Notifications
Trigger custom email or SMS alerts for successful payments or expired cards, keeping your members informed without lifting a finger.
Self-Service Member Portal
Empower your members to update their own ACH or Credit Card info through a secure portal, reducing “Admin” time by up to 40%.
Versatile Hardware for Every Front Desk
Whether you’re a high-traffic enterprise or a boutique studio, our integration supports the industry’s most reliable payment terminals.
Enterprise Front Desk Terminal
The high-volume choice for professional front desks. This touchscreen powerhouse supports EMV Chip, PIN entry, and Contactless payments. Fully integrated with Gymtiva to ensure every pro-shop or membership transaction is logged instantly with bank-grade security.
Compact EMV & Secure Swipe
A compact, flexible solution for scaling gyms. The Magtek Dynaflex II Go offers a small footprint with big security, allowing you to swipe or dip cards via USB or Bluetooth. Perfect for facilities that want a clean, cord-free front desk without sacrificing bank-grade encryption.
Digital Wallets & NFC
“Frictionless payments for the modern member. Both our Verifone and MagTek hardware options feature NFC technology, allowing members to pay via smartphone or smartwatch. Increase pro-shop revenue by eliminating ‘forgotten wallet’ hurdles at the front desk.
Gym Billing & Merchant Questions
Find the lowest ACH rates, learn how to use your own merchant account, and get the facts on gym payment security without the hidden fees found in other gym management software.
Yes. We are an open gym merchant gateway. We will verify your current processor’s compatibility so you can keep your existing bank relationship while using our software to sync your payments.
Stop paying percentage-based fees on your drafts. Through our direct Forte integration, your membership dues are processed at a flat per-transaction rate. This is typically 60-80% cheaper than standard credit card processing for recurring billing.
Most platforms hide “software taxes” inside your rates to subsidize their costs. We use a transparent gateway model where your processing fees are separate from your software subscription. Send us your current merchant statement, and we’ll show you exactly where your provider is hiding markups.
Yes. We use Forte’s Tier 1 PCI-certified infrastructure. Your members’ payment data is tokenized and vaulted, meaning it is never stored on your local devices. This reduces your liability and ensures enterprise-level security for every transaction.
Finally, a Billing Partner as Ambitious as Your Gym
Secure your data, automate your admin, and focus on your members. We’ll handle the rest.
