Accept crypto at your powersports or boat dealership
Buyers who want to buy a boat with crypto need a dealer set up for it. We set up your dealership so you receive US dollars on each sale.
Get startedWe never touch your funds. Money goes straight from the processor to your bank.What you get
BitPay handles $5,000+ tickets, with higher volume tiers available
No chargebacks on crypto payments processed through BitPay (a BitPay feature)
Help applying for the volume tier your deals need
How it works for powersports and marine dealers
Buyers who want to buy a boat with crypto need a dealer set up for it. We set up your dealership so you receive US dollars on each sale. Your rates and fees are set by the processor, and we will walk you through every step, from the application to your first live sale and staff training.
Powersports and marine sales are often $5,000 and up, which routes to BitPay. BitPay locks the exchange rate on each invoice, settles US dollars to your bank the next business day, and lists chargeback protection as a feature of its crypto payments (BitPay).
Plan for limits. New BitPay accounts start at $10,000 per day and $500,000 per year (Tier 2). For boats and multi-unit deals, we help you apply for Tier 3 ($100,000 per day, $5 million per year), which needs three months of business bank statements or a bank letter (BitPay compliance). Buyers paying over $3,000 complete a one-time BitPay ID check, so tell customers up front.
Parts and accessories under $5,000 can run on Flexa's 1% flat app. In Pew's January 2026 survey, 40% of men aged 30 to 49 said they had ever used crypto (Pew). Your setup includes signage, staff training and a written procedure for deposits and refunds. Compare with auto dealers and read our guide.
Which processor you'll use
We route by your average ticket: under $5,000 goes to Flexa (1% flat, iPhone/iPad app) and $5,000 and up goes to BitPay (2% + $0.25, next-business-day USD settlement).
Flexa: everyday tickets
- 1% flat fee, with no setup or conversion fees (Flexa)
- Flexa Point of Sale app on any iPhone or iPad (Flexa docs)
- For small and mid-size tickets, under $5,000
BitPay: big tickets
- 2% + $0.25 per transaction under $500K/month (BitPay pricing)
- US dollars to your bank the next business day, locked exchange rates, and no chargebacks as a BitPay feature (BitPay)
- For tickets of $5,000 and up
Processor fees are set by BitPay and Flexa and can change. Crypto fees are not always lower than card fees, so we compare against your own statement rate. Processors approve or decline merchants, not us.
Steps to go live
- 1. Sign upTell us about your business with our short form.
- 2. Account setupWe help you open your own BitPay or Flexa merchant account and prep the business verification (KYB) documents.
- 3. DeviceWe set up an iPad, phone or countertop terminal with the right checkout app.
- 4. TrainingAbout an hour with your team: taking a payment, refunds and scam red flags.
- 5. Go liveA test transaction, signage up, and a 30-day check-in.
FAQ
Can I take a crypto deposit to hold a boat?
Yes. Create a BitPay invoice for the deposit. Write down your refund policy for deposits before you start.
Why might my first big crypto sale be declined?
New BitPay accounts are limited to $10,000 per day. Apply for Tier 3 before large deals.
Can I buy a boat with crypto?
Yes, at dealers set up to accept it. Boat dealers can take crypto through BitPay, with higher daily limits available on Tier 3.
Do I have to hold crypto?
No. Payments settle in US dollars, and we never touch your funds.
Will this save me money versus cards?
Not necessarily. Crypto processor fees can be similar to card rates. We compare against your own statement and don't promise savings.