Effort becomes earnings.

Sportzap is built for all athletes and may be especially useful for independent athletes competing without the safety net of a league. To sign up, you must be at least 18 years old and complete identity verification with a government-issued ID. Verification is handled by our partner iDenfy and typically takes a few minutes. Stripe handles fiat payments and has its own verification process, which all athletes complete. Other payout options like Bitcoin are optional and covered by Sportzap’s verification for typical amounts.

All Zaps and ZapDeals are processed through Stripe (for card and bank payments) or OpenNode (for Bitcoin payouts) and paid out to your verified bank account or Bitcoin wallet. Bitcoin payouts typically arrive in minutes to hours. Fiat payouts follow Stripe’s standard schedule — usually 2 business days after a payment clears, with the first payout from a new account taking longer while Stripe establishes payment history. Sportzap charges 9% per Zap (card or bank) and 7% per Zap (Bitcoin), paid by the fan on top of the Zap amount — you receive the full Zap. For ZapDeals the fee is 9% + $5 (card or bank) and 7% + $5 (Bitcoin), paid by the brand on top of the contract amount — you receive the full agreed fee. These are the only fees you’ll see; there are no subscriptions, listing fees, or hidden charges. You may notice bitcoin is cheaper and faster to transmit.

A Zap is a tip sent by a fan — typically after a great performance, but anytime they want to show support. You don’t have to do anything to receive one. A ZapDeal is a sponsorship contract between you and a brand for an agreed deliverable, which can be anything from a single social post to a longer-term ambassador arrangement. Once you accept the offer, fulfill the deal, and the brand confirms, payment is released to you right away, but actual arrival times vary depending on your payout method (Stripe or OpenNode).

No. You’re always in control of which brands you work with. When a brand sends a ZapDeal offer, you’ll see the full brief — brand, deliverable, compensation, usage rights, and deadline — before deciding. Accept, decline, or counter. Declining doesn’t affect your standing on the platform.

Sportzap is built to be an impeccable record-keeper, not a tax advisor. Every Zap and ZapDeal is logged with timestamp, gross amount, platform fee, net payout, and counterparty details where applicable. You can export a full earnings report as CSV or PDF anytime, which makes year-end preparation straightforward for you or your accountant. You’re responsible for your own tax obligations — we recommend speaking with a qualified tax professional.

Sportzap is web-first by design — it works in any browser on any device and can be added to your home screen for quick access. Going web-first means avoiding the 15–30% cut app stores take, which means more money flows to athletes. No download required.

Sportzap is open to athletes globally, but each sport, federation, league, and personal sponsor has its own rules about outside income, endorsements, and exclusivity. Understanding and following those rules is your responsibility. When in doubt, check with your federation, agent, or legal counsel before accepting Zaps or ZapDeals. Sportzap doesn’t provide legal advice and isn’t responsible for conflicts with your governing body or existing contracts.