All-in-one sporting goods payments processing for retailers and outfitters
Whether you sell in-store, online, or both, the ARISE payments platform by Aurora Payments is built to handle what others can’t. Offer more ways to pay with predictable fees and next-day funding, while seamless POS integrations help reduce risk controls. Make tactical, high-performance decisions with our credit card payment processing solutions, perfect for outfitters, sporting goods retailers, and more.
Essential merchant services for sporting goods and outdoor retailers
The ARISE payment platform includes everything you need to run your business, from real-time inventory tracking and gift card programs to seamless ecommerce tools and unified reporting. Built for PCI DSS compliance and speed, our payment solutions can help you boost sales, stay organized, and scale with confidence.
- Inventory Management
- Gift Cards
- Ecommerce
- Real Time Reporting
Track inventory smarter with our sporting goods POS system
From fishing rods to baseball bats, our omnichannel inventory tools help you manage complex, seasonal stock while staying compliant. Sync in-store and online inventory in real time, automate reorder alerts and generate POs, track serial numbers, and apply custom pricing with ease. We can help you keep your shelves stocked and your sales strong.
Drive revenue year-round with gift cards
Invest in sporting goods merchant services that help maximize your sales with gift cards. Digital and physical gift cards redeem seamlessly online or in-store and help attract new customers, increase average spend, and generate up-front revenue, all while staying PCI-compliant. Issue, reload, and track gift cards across your POS or ecommerce site, even during peak seasons or last-minute gifting surges.
Sporting goods payments processing with seamless ecommerce solutions
Sell online with secure, fast checkout that supports cards, digital wallets, and installment payments. Sync inventory and reporting with your in-store systems, reduce cart abandonment, and launch quickly with hosted pages or custom APIs. Whether you run a sports shop or an outdoor gear store, our payment processing options help you stay compliant and keep chargebacks low, no matter how complex your catalog.
Sporting and outdoor gear payment processing with real-time reporting
Track sales, inventory, and payment performance across all channels in one dashboard. Our real-time reporting tools help you monitor batch settlements, analyze costs, and stay on top of seasonal trends. Make smarter decisions, faster, without toggling between systems.
Real support from our sporting goods merchant services team
From weekend rushes to peak hunting season, our U.S.-based support team knows the unique demands of sporting goods and outdoor gear retail. Whether you’re running a gun shop, outfitter, or ecommerce store, we’re here to troubleshoot issues fast, so you won’t miss a sale when traffic is hot and demand is high.
Built for isvs powering outdoor retail and sporting goods POS systems
Our developer-first APIs make it easy to embed secure, compliant payments into your platform, from POS software for outfitters or back-office tools with FFL integrations for firearms dealers. The ARISE platform by Aurora Payments handles the heavy lifting—compliance and payment infrastructure—so you can stay focused on delivering specialized tools for your merchants.
With robust sandbox environments, omnichannel support, and minimal PCI burden, our solutions help ISVs serving high-risk retail go live faster—without compromising on reliability or control.
The payments processing partner sporting goods retailers count on
“We’re thrilled to partner with Aurora Payments to support our members with reliable, affordable payment solutions. Their consistent attendance at our trade show events and genuine care for the needs of our retailers reflect the kind of partnership that truly strengthens our industry.”
-Heather Mason, Executive Director, National Bicycle Dealers Association
FAQs
Q: Do you specialize in payment processing for sporting goods and outdoor stores?
Yes. Aurora has the perfect payment solutions for sporting goods and outdoor retailers, including both storefronts and team dealers. We fully understand the needs of sporting goods retailers, from managing inventory and multiple registers to offering invoicing for custom team orders, and we proudly support associations like Sports Inc., Team Dealers, and Outdoor Retailers.
Q: Do you support merchants that sell firearms?
Yes. We can support payment processing for firearm retailers, as long as merchants meet all federal and local compliance requirements. Our underwriting team is experienced in working with outdoor and hunting stores that sell firearms and related accessories.
Q: Can you customize the POS system for my store’s needs?
Aurora offers customizable POS systems for sporting goods stores that can be tailored to your business, whether you need support for custom jersey orders, gear rentals, or B2B invoicing. Our systems work seamlessly with multiple registers, check-out lanes, and online stores.
Q: What types of payment methods and connections do you support?
Aurora provides both card-present and remote payment options, including ACH, invoicing, tap-to-pay, and EMV chip cards. Our hardware works over Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or cellular connections, so you’ll stay connected whether you’re at the register or on the road at events.
Q: Do you offer inventory tracking and gift card functionality?
Yes. Aurora partners with leading POS platforms to offer real-time inventory tracking, custom SKUs, and gift card programs, which are perfect for managing seasonal stock and boosting customer loyalty. Just ask us how.
Q: Can I use multiple checkout lanes or registers with your system?
Yes. Our POS systems are built for sports and outdoors retailers as well as for scalability, allowing you to run multiple registers or lanes within one or more locations. All transactions are synced into a central dashboard for easy reporting and inventory control.
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Reliable sporting goods payments processing, Season after Season
The ARISE platform by Aurora Payments delivers rugged, all-in-one payment solutions built for the realities of sporting goods and outdoor gear retail. From compliance and inventory to ecommerce and support, we help you sell smarter. Ready to get started?