# Sports Payment Platforms Sportix Uses Custom Links to Make Paying Athletic Fees a Walk in the Park By Alyson Wyers | Published 2016-03-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-payment References: [betalist](http://betalist.com/startups/sportix) & [sportix.io](https://sportix.io/) This online [sports payment platform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paywint) is perfect for teams, leagues and facilities. Canadian startup Sportix is currently in beta and is designed to get users their payments safely and securely. This allows sports teams, clubs and associations to collect [online payments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supercash-link) and registration forms. No setup is required -- teams and leagues can simply share their unique payment link, even if they already have a website. The Sportix link can be sent out in a variety of convenient ways, including email, text message or can be added to an existing website with ease. Built on the [Stripe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stripe-event-mail) payment platform, Sportix prides itself on compliance and security. From team fees to sports tournaments, membership fees and registration, this sports payment service will come in very handy for athletic organizers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Online Sports Payment:** The trend of online sports payment platforms disrupts traditional methods by providing secure and convenient ways to collect payments and registration forms for sports teams, clubs, and associations. - **Custom Payment Links:** The trend of using custom payment links simplifies the process of sharing payment information and allows teams and leagues to easily collect payments using email, text message, or existing websites. - **Compliance and Security:** The trend of prioritizing compliance and security in sports payment platforms ensures the safety of transactions and builds trust among users. ### Where This Applies - **Sports Organizations:** The sports organizations industry can leverage online sports payment platforms to streamline payment collection and registration processes, reducing administrative burden and improving the overall user experience. - **Payment Processing:** The payment processing industry can benefit from the trend of custom payment links by providing innovative solutions for sports payment platforms, enhancing user convenience and accessibility. - **Software Development:** The software development industry can capitalize on the trend of compliance and security by creating advanced systems that offer secure and reliable sports payment services, catering to the specific needs of sports teams, clubs, and associations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Streamlined Youth Sports Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youth-sports-app.md) - [Digital Sales Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/link-zero.md) - [Curated Sport Moments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/best-live-moments-in-sport.md) - [Athlete Marketing Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athlete-marketing-platform.md) - [Local Sports Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waresport.md) - [Sports Tournament Managers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-tournament.md) - [Multi-Currency Sportsbook Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blokotech.md) - [Amateur Youth Sports Channels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sportsengine-play.md) - [Sports Highlights Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snack-sports.md)