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Sports and wellness

Flexible payments for premium gear and wellness brands

Help customers commit to premium gear, equipment, and wellness experiences without the full cost up front

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Shopify product page mock-up over road bike against a wood wall, with a “pre-order” label, a price of $3,200.00 and the note “Item will ship in 6-8 weeks”.
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Challenges selling sports and wellness products

Merchants selling sports, fitness, and wellness products run into these problems often:

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Big-ticket gear stalls at checkout

High-end bikes, fitness equipment, and outdoor gear carry prices that make buyers pause before checking out.

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Seasonal demand outpaces stock

Sports and outdoor gear often launches ahead of a season, leading to preorders and backorders that need a way to hold a customer's spot.

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Wellness bookings need flexibility

Retreats, memberships, and recurring services are easier to commit to with a payment plan that matches how the service is delivered.

How we help
The deposit solution

Downpay lets you:

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Secure preorders and backorders

Let customers reserve gear ahead of a launch or restock with a deposit at checkout.

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Offer flexible terms on bookings and memberships

Set deposits for retreats, sessions, or memberships, with the balance collected automatically.

Sports and wellness brands use Downpay to lock in demand for seasonal launches and bookings without collecting everything up front.

See how it works in the interactive demo.

Wellness retreat session in a bright studio with an inset Shopify order details mock-up showing the Downpay balance due: $800.00 paid, $2,400.00 due March 14, and a collect payment button.

Use Cases

Built for how sports and wellness brands really sell

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Success Story
“We were able to turn it on and capture the last 20% of our sales during Black Friday, Cyber Monday.”
Tom Youzwyshyn, Head of Growth, Frame

BENEFITS

Why sports and wellness brands trust Downpay

Downpay lets you offer flexible payment options that fit perfectly into your Shopify store.

For merchants

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More secured preorders

Capture demand for seasonal launches before stock arrives.

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Fewer abandoned carts

Lower the barrier to checkout on premium gear and packages.

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Automate balance collection bookings, retreats, and restocks.

For Customers

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Easier commitment

Reserve equipment or a spot with a deposit, not the full balance.

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Clear expectations

Know exactly when the rest of the payment is due.

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Budget-friendly access

Spread out the cost of premium gear, memberships, or experiences.

Unlock Growth

Capture more sales on gear and bookings and increase cash flow with partial payments.

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