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The #1 Solution for NCAA Revenue Sharing and Athlete Payments

The complete payment infrastructure NCAA athletic departments use to automate disbursements, tax obligations, and compliance without the administrative overhead.

See why the top athletic departments use Payment Labs for their NCAA payments.

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NCAA athlete payment dashboard

Designed to Solve Every Challenge of Athlete Payments

Payment Labs handles athlete onboarding, taxes, and compliance reporting for schools and student athletes to focus on performance, not paperwork.

Proven Experience
We also have extensive experience paying athletes in:
Microsoft
X Games
AVP
American Cornhole League
The Snow League
Arnold Sports FestivalCueSports InternationalAssociation of Pickleball Players
Professional Disc Golf Association
Disc Golf Pro Tour
SEGA
Ubisoft
MediaNug
Symphony Workforce
Krafton
LiquidDogs
Blue Mammoth Games
Evo
COPAG

The NCAA-Compliant Way to Pay Student Athletes

Athletes onboard in minutes and start receiving payments immediately in the payment methods convenient for them. A single dashboard gives athletes and athletic department staff full visibility into payments, reports, and tax documents.

Affordable, Predictable Pricing
Low flat-rate fees without hidden costs or surprise tier changes.
Fast, Flexible Athlete Payouts
Athletes choose how they get paid – ACH, direct deposit, prepaid card, or digital wallet.

Tax Compliance Automated for Student Athletes

Our platform simplifies tax compliance for student athletes with automated W-9 and W-8 collection and IRS remittance. End-of-year statements are also generated seamlessly, ensuring hassle-free reporting.

Tax Form Collection and Withholding
W-9 and W-8 forms are collected and validated automatically at onboarding, withholding is calculated for every payment, and remittance goes directly to the IRS.
Year-end Statements Generation
Payment Labs automatically generates and distributes 1099-NEC and 1042-S forms for every athlete at year-end, without manual work for the staff.
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Payments For International Student Athletes Made Simple

Pay any student athlete, anywhere. Our platform supports 150+ currencies across 180+ countries, with competitive exchange rates and full compliance built in.

Local Payment Methods
International athletes receive funds in their home currency via local bank transfer or their payment method of choice, minimizing fees and delays.
Secure and Compliant by Default
Every cross-border transaction is screened for OFAC sanctions and AML compliance, so your department never has to worry about the legal complexity of international payments.
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Exceeding Athlete Accessibility Requirements

Our platform meets Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards, ensuring every administrator and student-athlete, including those with disabilities, can access and fully utilize payment services.

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Hear Why Payment Labs Is the #1 Solution
for NCAA Revenue Share Payments
Chase Griffin
CHASE GRIFFIN
UCLA QB & 2X NIL Athlete of the Year

Everything Your Program Needs, In One Place

Athletic Departments Get

  • Predictable Pricing

    Scale without hidden fees or unexpected tier switches. Flat-rate pricing makes budgeting straightforward.

  • Specialized Payment Infrastructure

    Manage your full roster with bulk disbursements, flexible scheduling, and batch payouts, without manual workflows or spreadsheets.

  • Built-in Compliance & Security

    Tax withholding, IRS remittance, KYC/AML compliance, reporting, and end-to-end encryption are all handled by Payment Labs.

  • Integrations and API

    Payment Labs connects to your existing systems, ensuring uninterrupted workflows for your staff.

  • International Payments

    Pay domestic and international athletes across 180+ countries without added administrative overhead.

Student Athletes Get

  • Onboarding in Minutes

    Athletes can onboard with just an email and start receiving payments compliantly in minutes.

  • Athlete Dashboard

    Track payments, select payment methods, access tax documents, and manage personal details securely in one place. 

  • Flexible Payment Methods

    Receive funds via ACH, direct deposit, prepaid card, digital wallet, or local payment methods.

  • Payment Transparency

    Real-time notifications and tracking for every payment sent with clear tax documentation.

  • 24/7 Support

    Real help available around the clock for payment issues, delays, and any other questions via iMessage, WhatsApp, and online support.

Benefits

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Reconcile revenue share payments directly from your athlete management system

Disburse payments to your entire roster in a batch or individually

Cross-border payouts in 150+ currencies at competitive rates

Onboard athletes with just an email, no paperwork required

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