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AMS Advantage: The BEST 0% APR payment plans in the industry

Rock Now! Pay Later.

Music gear comes at a premium. But we believe cost shouldn’t be a barrier to create. That’s why we’re dedicated to helping you get the gear you need to make music without breaking the bank.

At AMS, we offer the best 0% APR payment plans in the industry. What makes them the best? We handle most of our payment plans in house.

That’s right. When you choose a payment plan with AMS, your information stays with us, and your payments stay with us. You don’t even have to open a new credit card or line of credit.

Because of our in-house approach to payment plans, we can offer much higher approval rates than nearly any other retailer.

How AMS payment plans work

For every payment plan except the 18-pay, the process for setting up your payment plans is as easy as clicking a button. Upon checkout, just choose the payment plan you want. AMS offers five different payment plan options:

  • 4-pay
  • 6-pay
  • 8-pay
  • 12-pay
  • 18-pay

Each option splits your payment into equal monthly installments. The 4-pay spreads payments over four months, the 6-pay over six months, and so on. It’s not like figuring out music theory or anything.

Once you choose your payment option, simply input your credit card information or use the one associated with your AMS profile and complete the checkout. We’ll ship your goodies right out right away.

Every 31 days, we’ll run the same amount on your card until the payment is complete. That way, there’s no need to worry about additional late penalties if you miss a payment.

And just because we love our customers, we even spread the tax and shipping (if applicable) across the payments as well, making getting the gear you need to create music that much more affordable.

For longer payment plans, like the 8-pay and 12-pay, we do require a credit check. But since we manage our payment plans in house, we can get that approval back to you VERY quickly — and there’s a good chance you’re going to be approved.

AMS 4-pay – no credit check

Price range: $49 – $1,250

Split your payment, plus any applicable taxes and shipping costs, into four equal installments automatically charged to your credit card every 31 days. You can use the AMS 4-pay on orders between $49 and $1,250. AMS 4-pay plans are completely interest-free and don’t require a credit check. There will, however, be a one-time $6.95 application fee.

If you want to keep your monthly payments low, you can choose the “Put More Down” option at checkout to pay more upfront on your first payment. Whatever you pay up front will be deducted from your payment plan. You can also call the AMS Sales Team at 1-800-458-4076 to set up an AMS 4-pay plan on orders above $1,250. 

AMS 6-pay – no credit check

Price range: $99 – $1,250

The 6-pay works the same as the 4-pay but for higher order amounts between $99 and $1,250, but it spreads your payments over a longer timeframe. AMS 6-pay is
also completely interest-free and requires no credit check. All you have to pay is a one-time $13.95 application fee.

You can reduce your monthly payment by choosing the “Put More Down” option at checkout. The more you pay up front, the lower your monthly payments will be. You can also use AMS 6-pay for orders higher than $1,250 by calling an AMS Sales Agent.

AMS 8-pay – with credit check

Price range: $299 – $3,000

If you’re looking for that super nice piece of gear that comes with a higher price tag between $299 and $3,000, you can still take advantage of our industry-leading in-house payment plans with AMS 8-pay.

Just like the other payment plans, this will split your order, along with any taxes and shipping costs, into eight equal installments charged to your credit card every 31 days. And you still don’t have to worry about any interest or additional fees besides a small, one-time $16.95 application fee.

While you don’t have to open a new account or line of credit, there is a required credit check for AMS 8-pay payment plans. We handle all credit checks and all your information completely in-house, so you don’t have to worry about leaks or getting crazy spam calls because we sold your information. It all stays right here. Plus, we’ll get back to you quickly to let you know if you’re approved — which is very likely.

Just like the other payment plans, you can also choose to pay more upfront with the “Put More Down” option at checkout to keep you monthly payments nice and low. You can also call the AMS Sales Team to use 8-pay for orders over $3,000. 

AMS 12-pay – with credit check

Price range: $599 – $3,000

Need to stretch your payments just a little bit farther — like over the course of an entire year? We can help with AMS’s longest in-house payment plan option: AMS 12-pay.

You know the drill. We take your order with a total between $599 and $3,000, along with any applicable taxes and shipping fees, and spread it over 12 equal payments charged to your credit card every 31 days. No interest. No new lines of credit. Ever. Just a one-time $24.95 application fee.

Because of the longer term of the AMS 12-pay this plan does require a credit check. But this is still an in-house payment plan option — the longest in the industry.

Want to lower your monthly payments? Just choose the “Put More Down” option at checkout. The more you pay upfront, the lower your monthly payments. You can also use the AMS 12-pay for orders above $3,000 by calling our friendly Sales Agents. They’d really love to hear from you.

AMS Payment Plan FAQ

18-pay with Affirm

Price range: $999 – $20,000

Want to take your payment plans beyond one year? We partnered with Affirm to offer an incredible 18-pay on orders between $999 all the way up to $20,000.

Affirm plans are similar to AMS payment plans. Your total order balance, along with any taxes and shipping fees, are spread evenly over 18 months with 0% APR or additional fees. The only difference is that these payments are made through Affirm, which is a third-party financing company. You will need to open an account with them and get a credit check.

To use the Affirm 18-pay, just follow these simple steps:

  1. Add items to your cart.
  2. Select Affirm at checkout.
  3. Enter a few pieces of information for a real-time approval.
  4. Receive your gear.
  5. Make payments over time.

You can also choose a 6- or 12-pay option with Affirm at checkout if you want to finance a purchase above $3,000 with a shorter term.

Learn more about Affirm payment plans on their website: https://www.affirm.com/how-it-works

How to order with an AMS payment plan

Want to use one of our super-awesome AMS 0% APR payment plans? No problem. It’s easy with just four simple steps:

  1. Choose your payment option – If the items in your cart are eligible for an AMS payment plan, the options will be displayed at the top of the page. You can also select “Put More Down” to pay more up front and reduce your monthly payment. Just pick the one you want and proceed to checkout.
  2. Proceed to checkout – Click “Proceed to Checkout” and review your cart, payment details, billing, and shipping information. Make sure everything looks wonderful before you proceed.
  3. Complete credit information – If you want to use an 8 or 12 payment option, you’ll need to fill in your Social Security Number to check your credit. Complete the information and check the Terms & Conditions box.
  4. Place your order – Click the “Place Order” button and you’re done. Your order will get packed and shipped straight to your door right away.

And that’s how you Rock Now, Pay Later.

Affirm payment plan FAQ

Is there a credit limit for AMS payment plans?

Yes. The upper price range of each payment plan is the credit limit. For example, if you purchase something on a 4-pay plan, the most you can put on that plan is $1,250. The most you can put on a 12-pay plan is $3,000.

You also can’t exceed these limits with multiple plans. For instance, you can’t have an existing 4-pay plan for $800 and try to buy $700 of gear with a new 4-pay plan. That would equal $1,500, which if you pull out your calculator, would be $250 over the credit limit.

Can I pay off my purchase early?

Yes. There’s no penalty for paying early.

How do I make my payments?

You can make or schedule payments at affirm.com or in the Affirm app for iOS or Android.

Can I return an item I bought with Affirm?

Yes, you can return an item you bought with Affirm by initiating the return process with AMS.

Do I need a mobile number to use Affirm?

Yes, you’ll need a mobile phone number from the U.S. or U.S. territories. This helps us verify it’s really you creating your account and signing in.

Where can I learn more about Affirm?

You can visit their website at affirm.com.

Can I use Affirm for different payment plans other than 18 pay?

Yes, you can also choose a 6 or 12 month payment plan through Affirm.

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