At Dive Gear Shop, we understand that professional divers demand reliability not just in their equipment, but in every aspect of their purchasing experience. Our payment options are designed with the same technical precision we apply to our dive gear selection, offering secure, flexible solutions for our global community of technical divers, ERDi professionals, and expedition teams.
Our Payment Philosophy
Just as we personally inspect every regulator and drysuit before shipment, we’ve meticulously selected payment methods that meet three critical criteria:
- Military-grade security for your financial data
- Global accessibility for divers worldwide (excluding parts of Asia and select remote regions)
- Technical diver-approved convenience that won’t delay your gear preparation
Accepted Payment Methods
1. Credit Cards 
For technical divers building complete systems (like our BCD Packages or Drysuit Packages), credit cards offer the ideal combination of security and purchase protection:
- Visa – Worldwide acceptance for emergency gear purchases
- MasterCard – Preferred for high-value technical equipment orders
- JCB – Serving our international dive professionals
Why we recommend credit cards: When you’re configuring complex dive systems that may require adjustments (like adding backplates or harnesses), credit cards provide flexible authorization holds rather than immediate debits.
2. PayPal
For divers purchasing accessories or rescue gear, PayPal offers:
- Instant payment verification for faster order processing
- Buyer protection on all transactions
- Convenient currency conversion for international shipments
Pro Tip: PayPal is particularly useful when ordering smaller items like wetsuits or gauges where you might want to split payments across funding sources.
Security You Can Trust
We apply the same rigorous standards to payment security as we do to our dive equipment:
- 256-bit SSL encryption on all transactions
- PCI-DSS compliant payment processing
- No storage of complete payment details on our servers
- Dive technician verification of all high-value orders
Just as you wouldn’t dive with compromised equipment, we never compromise on your financial safety.
Payment Recommendations by Order Type
Complete Technical Systems
For drysuit packages or BCD systems requiring precise configuration:
- Recommended: MasterCard or Visa
- Why: Easier to process partial refunds if adjustments are needed
- Note: Our dive technicians may contact you to verify large system purchases
Time-Sensitive Gear
For analyzers or cutting tools needed for upcoming dives:
- Recommended: PayPal or Visa
- Why: Fastest authorization to expedite processing
International Orders
For shipments outside the U.S. (excluding restricted regions):
- Recommended: PayPal or JCB
- Why: Better currency conversion rates and fraud protection
Need Payment Assistance?
Our dive gear specialists can help you select the optimal payment method for your order. Contact us at [email protected] before checkout if you:
- Need to split payment across multiple methods
- Require purchase order documentation
- Are ordering for a dive team or expedition
From our Columbus, Ohio facility to your dive site – we’re committed to making your payment experience as streamlined as your gear configuration.