Payments
How to Charge Entry Fees for a Pickleball Tournament
Collecting cash at the door, chasing bank transfers, spreadsheets to track who's paid — it's a nightmare for Pickleball organisers. The reality of running a paid event used to mean an hour of admin per session and a backlog of unpaid players. Volley fixes this.
How Volley solves it
Set up payments in Volley in three steps: create the club or event, toggle "Paid" and set the price, link your payout account. Players pay when they register. You see who's paid in real time, refunds are one tap, payouts run automatically.
5% platform fee on paid features. Everything else is yours. No monthly subscription, no per-transaction limits, no payout delays beyond the standard 2-3 days.
Set it up in 3 steps
Step 1: Create the club or event in Volley. Step 2: Toggle "Paid" and set the entry fee. Step 3: Link your payout bank account. Done — players can now pay through the join link.
Players don't need a Volley payment account. They tap the join link, pick Apple Pay / Google Pay / card, and pay. Their slot is confirmed instantly.
Free on iOS and Android
Volley is free to download. 5% platform fee on paid features. Payouts hit your bank in 2-3 days.
Frequently asked questions
How quickly do I get paid?
Standard payouts run every 2-3 business days from Stripe to your linked bank account. The Volley organiser dashboard shows your pending and paid balances in real time.
Can I charge entry fees for my pickleball tournament with Volley?
Yes. Set up the tournament, toggle "Paid", set the entry fee. Players pay through Apple Pay, Google Pay, or card when they register. 5% platform fee, everything else is yours.
What's the platform fee?
5% on paid features. No monthly fee, no per-transaction surcharge beyond Stripe's standard processing rates. You only pay when you make money.