Sports clubs have multiple revenue streams, but managing them is not always easy. Membership fees, camp kiosks, travel costs, ticket sales, fundraising events, donations… all of these should be handled with as little hassle as possible.

MobilePay’s solutions bring much-needed simplicity to sports clubs’ daily finances. Already more than 20,000 clubs across the Nordics use MobilePay. In this blog, created together with Suomisport’s partner MobilePay, we explain why and how your club should adopt MobilePay’s solutions.

Top 3 MobilePay solutions that make a club’s daily life easier

With MobilePay you can accept payments both on-site and online. If your club needs a solution for on-site sales (fundraisers, buffets, ticket sales, etc.) or for online payments, check out these options:

1. MobilePay short number (MobilePay payments only)
   
   The short number is suitable for on-site sales or self-service points. It can be used for buffet, kiosk or merchandise payments. The payer completes the payment by scanning a QR code or by entering the club’s short number and the amount directly in the MobilePay app.
   
   Note: If the kiosk sales support a specific team or training group, it is worth activating a separate short number for each team. That way reporting is clear and there’s no guesswork about which team the payments belong to.
2. MobilePay point of sale (MobilePay, card and cash payments)
   
   The MobilePay point of sale turns a smartphone into a payment terminal. It is ideal in situations where a separate payment terminal would normally be needed, for example for ticket sales, supporter merchandise or event kiosks. The POS is easy to carry if the sales point moves, and products can be pre-set in the app, making payments faster.
3. Payment links (MobilePay and card payments)
   
   Payment links let you charge fees or collect donations online with ease. For example, if someone contacts your club on social media and wants to buy a jersey, you can send them a payment link and they can pay instantly. Links are also a great option for donations. You can sell online safely and quickly without a dedicated webshop.

How to get MobilePay for your club

MobilePay’s solutions can be activated quickly without setup fees or extra equipment. All payments go directly to the club’s bank account, making it clear where the money goes and when. No need to worry about cash or personal MobilePay transfers.
Best of all, you only pay when your club actually receives payments – you’re charged only for completed transactions.

Steps to get started:

1. Go to vippsmobilepay.com
2. Register in the merchant portal and sign the merchant agreement
3. Order the solution(s) you want
4. MobilePay processes your order and you receive instructions for activation. Most orders are processed automatically, so you can start using the solution in as little as 15 minutes.
5. Done!

Note: Your club must have a business ID, and the person signing the agreement must have signing authority.