Payment Options

Get the system right first. Then choose how you want to pay.

Financing should solve the payment side of the build—not leave you with half a system and a second shopping list. Pick the gear or plan the complete project first, then use the payment option that makes sense for the transaction.

Current Options

Choose the payment path that fits the transaction.

Current options include in-store financing, online payment plans and lease-to-own. Availability, approval and terms come from the provider.

America’s First FinanceIn-Store

Ask SMS about the current in-store application process.

America’s First Finance is the in-store financing path currently listed by SMS. Define the equipment or complete project first so the application is tied to what you are actually buying.

Ask About In-Store Financing

Approval, approved amount, payment terms, fees and other transaction requirements are determined by the provider.

SnapOnline Lease-to-Own

Snap is available through the online purchase path.

Snap offers lease-to-own for eligible customers and transactions. Use the authorized online purchase path and review the provider's offer before agreeing to anything.

Shop Products

Snap lease-to-own is not a traditional loan. Review ownership requirements, payment schedule, early-purchase options and total cost in your agreement.

Shop Pay InstallmentsOnline Checkout

Eligible customers may see installment options at checkout.

Shop Pay Installments can appear for eligible customers and transactions through Shop Pay and its lending partners. The available offer is shown during the authorized checkout process.

Shop Products

Eligibility, available plans, APR or down-payment requirements and transaction terms are determined by the provider.

AcimaLease-to-Own

Available when the merchandise and transaction qualify.

Acima provides a lease-to-own path for eligible merchandise and approved customers when the transaction qualifies.

Ask About Acima

Lease-to-own is not traditional financing. Review ownership requirements, payment schedule, early-purchase options and total cost in the provider agreement.

How We Recommend Doing It

Plan the whole system before you choose how to pay.

Start with the Goal

Better-than-factory sound, serious bass, high output, DSP, fabrication, lighting or a complete build.

Make the System Complete

Account for the equipment, fitment, wiring, electrical, enclosure, integration and labor the job actually needs.

Review the Payment Path

Use the provider's authorized checkout or application and review the exact offer tied to your transaction.

Finish the Purchase

Complete the online order or finalize the project with SMS once the equipment and payment path both make sense.

Complete Builds

Financing a system, not just one product?

Do not guess your way through the cart. If SMS is installing it, let us define the complete job first so speakers, amplifiers, bass, electrical, integration, fabrication and labor are accounted for before you choose a payment option.

Straight Answers

Before you commit.

Does applying guarantee approval?

No. Approval, eligibility and available terms are determined by the payment provider.

Are financing and lease-to-own the same thing?

No. Some payment options are financing or installment products, while Snap and Acima are lease-to-own. The agreements work differently.

Can every item or project use these options?

No. Availability can vary by provider, customer, transaction and the type of purchase being made.

Can installation be part of the plan?

It depends on the provider and transaction. For an equipment-plus-installation project, have SMS scope the complete job before you apply.

Does approval mean the equipment fits?

No. Payment approval does not verify vehicle fitment, impedance, amplifier channels, enclosure space, electrical support or installation requirements.

Where do I enter sensitive financial information?

Only in the provider's authorized application or checkout. Do not text or email SMS your SSN, bank login, routing credentials or financing password.

Payment and lease-to-own options are provided by third parties. Eligibility, approval and transaction terms are determined by the provider and may vary. Review all provider disclosures and agreements before completing a transaction. Lease-to-own is not traditional financing.