Payment Policy
Last updated: 2025
Accepted Payment Methods
The Marine Exchange accepts the following payment methods:
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
- PayPal
- Apple Pay / Google Pay (where available at checkout)
All payments are processed securely through Shopify Payments. We do not store your full credit card information on our servers.
When You Are Charged
Your payment method is charged at the time your order is placed. If your order cannot be fulfilled (out of stock, etc.), you will receive a full refund to your original payment method.
Currency
All prices on The Marine Exchange are listed and charged in US Dollars (USD).
Sales Tax
Sales tax is applied to orders in accordance with applicable South Carolina and federal tax laws. The applicable tax amount will be calculated and displayed at checkout before you complete your purchase.
Payment Security
All transactions on our website are encrypted using SSL (Secure Socket Layer) technology. We take the security of your payment information seriously and use industry-standard practices to protect your data.
Declined Payments
If your payment is declined, your order will not be processed. Please verify your billing information and contact your card issuer if the problem persists. You are welcome to try an alternative payment method.
Fraud Prevention
We reserve the right to cancel orders that appear fraudulent or that fail our security checks. If your order is cancelled for this reason, you will be notified and any charges will be reversed.