A membership card is a small ID card that proves someone belongs to a club, gym, association or loyalty program. Members show it to get in, claim discounts or use benefits, and organizations use it to check who is active and when a membership is due for renewal.
You’ll find 20+ membership card templates below, ready to edit. There’s a gym membership card, a fitness center card, a club card, a VIP membership card and a gold design for premium tiers. A blank format lets you build your own layout, and a bright design suits youth or community groups. Each one is a printable membership card you can brand with your own colors, and a good starting point for your own membership card design.
Use a different color for each membership level so staff can check access at a glance. For durability, print on thick card stock and laminate, or order plastic cards if members will carry them daily.
Clubs and businesses that issue membership cards often use our business card templates for staff, coupon templates for member offers, and certificate of appreciation templates to thank long-standing members.
Attractive Membership Card Templates
Simple Gold Membership Card
VIP Membership Card Template
Club’s Membership Card Template
Simple Gym Membership Card Template
Fitness Center Membership Card
Bright Membership Card Template
Blank Format Membership Card Template
Cool Looking Membership Card Template
Institute’s Membership Card Template
Training Center Membership Card
Association’s Membership Card Template
Special Membership Card Template
Fitness Club Membership Card Template
Essential Information on a Membership Card
A membership card is not just an ordinary card. It is important to a member because it makes them feel special. So the card should be designed professionally and look attractive. Consider including the following key information in a membership card:
Details of the Business that offers membership:
- Name of the business.
- Logo of the business.
- Website of the business, if any.
- Contact details.
Details of the person to whom membership is given:
- Person’s name.
- His signatures.
- Contact Details.
- A particular Bar code.
Details of Membership:
- Date of commencement.
- Date of expiration.
- Terms and Conditions of Use.
- Special Rates and Offers.
- Special Discounts.
Depending on the type of organization, any relevant detail can be included in a membership card. However, the information above should always be included in any kind of membership card.
Stylish Membership Card Templates
Decent Looking Membership Card Template
Simple Looking Membership Card Template
Cool Membership Card Template
Official Membership Card Template
Typical Membership Card Template
Corporate Membership Card Template
Simple Membership Card Template
Sports Club Membership Card Template
Student Counsel Membership Card
Sample Membership Card Template
Medicare Membership Card Template
Simple VIP Membership Card Template
Organizations that use Membership Cards
Almost everyone today is a member of an organization or club. The member pays an amount known as a ‘subscription’ to the organization and in return receives a unique membership card. The following are some of the organizations that use membership cards:
- Social Clubs
- Army
- Co-operative Societies
- Fan Clubs
- Gym Centers
- Luxury Spas
- Brands
- Fitness Clubs
- Sports Clubs
- Boy Scouts
- Medicare Centers
- Daycare Centers
- Counsels
- Associations
- Institutions
Some of the organizations above give lifetime memberships, while others give memberships for a limited period. After that period expires, you have to renew your membership to remain a member of the organization.
Designing a Membership Card for Its Actual Use
Choose the card around identification, access or benefits. A simple printed card and a system-linked access card need different information and production arrangements. For the information collected before a card is issued, WordNExcelTemplates’ membership application form templates can support the enrollment stage.
- Define the membership category, validity and verification method.
- Use a unique reference and only necessary personal details.
- Test the design, barcode or QR code through the intended workflow.
Worked Example
Example: a gym card can show a member reference and expiry date while the secure membership system holds the detailed record. Printing a birth date and address on every card may create exposure without helping staff verify access.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Do not treat a printed barcode as a working access system unless it is connected and tested. Avoid implying that a card grants benefits beyond the actual membership terms.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should I put a member’s full address on the card?
Only if there is a clear need and appropriate basis. Minimize personal information on an item that may be lost or shown to others.
How should expired cards be handled?
Use a visible validity convention and a reliable verification process. A date printed on a card is useful only if staff and systems apply the rule consistently.
