Cardiff Residents Pay as you Go membership
The Cardiff residents pay as you go card is a FREE annual membership available to Cardiff residents, giving access to a range of discounted activities across Eastern Leisure Centre, Fairwater Leisure Centre, Llanishen Leisure Centre, Maindy Centre, Pentwyn Leisure Centre, Penylan Library and Community Centre, Star Hub and Western Leisure Centre.
To sign up online for your FREE residents pay as you go card simply follow the steps below. Alternatively, speak to a member of staff at your local Better leisure centre.
Benefits of the Cardiff Residents Card
Enjoy discounted access to all leisure centres in Cardiff with the following benefits:
- Up to 10% discounts off activity prices
- Access to a wide range of activities
- Access to courses and other member only activities and facilities
- Advance, easy online booking and payment
- And much more…
Terms and conditions apply. Full terms and conditions are available at the point of sign up.
How to Register
1. Select the Residents Pay As You Go category that applies to you beneath your local leisure centre in the membership table below. Please note that once registered, your Pay As You Go card Pass can be used across both leisure centres in Cardiff.
*Residents Pay As You Go concession memberships offer additional discounts at off-peak times (Mon-Fri 9:00-17:00, after 13.00 on weekends and during all public swimming sessions).
2. Having selected your Residents Pay As You Go category from the table below you will be directed to complete your registration.
3. After registration is complete you will shortly receive an email confirming your membership number. The email will also contain other useful information in relation to your Residents Pay As You Go card.
4. Once you have received your membership number, visit your local Better leisure centre to collect a printed membership card.
Are you eligible?
| Category | Age | Eligibility criteria |
| Residents Pay As You Go - Adult | Over 16 | Cardiff resident |
| Residents Pay As You Go - Junior | 11-17 | Cardiff resident |
| Residents Pay As You Go - Adult concession | Over 16 | Cardiff residents receiving one of the following: Income Support; Housing Benefit; Council Tax Benefit; Working Tax Credit and Severe Disablement Allowance |
| Residents Pay As You Go - Junior Concession | 11-17 | Cardiff resident receiving one of the following: Income Support; Housing Benefit; Council Tax Benefit; Working Tax Credit, Severe Disablement Allowance or full time students living or studying in Cardiff. |
Your local Better leisure centre
There are 8 leisure centres across Cardiff, each offering a wide range of activities to suit everyone in the Cardiff community. From swimming to gym workouts, fitness classes to calm your body and mind and those which get your heart pumping. Plus for kids, there's a variety of healthy and fun activities from dedicated junior gym sessions, Inflatable Zone and the popular Better Swim School.
Better memberships
If you're someone that likes to workout more than 3 times a week, a monthly Better Health Membership maybe a more affordable option for you.
Paying monthly will save you money and allow you unlimited access to gym, fitness classes, swimming and sports activities.