Campus Ink

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Campus Ink is a custom apparel and collegiate merchandise company that designs, produces, and sells licensed sports and NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) gear for colleges, athletes, and fans. They specialize in on‑demand, event‑driven merch such as jerseys, T‑shirts, and accessories for universities across the U.S.

Urbana, Illinois, United States
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About Campus Ink

Campus Ink is a custom apparel and NIL-focused merchandising company that creates officially licensed college and athlete-branded gear, including jerseys, T‑shirts, hoodies, and accessories. Originating in the Champaign–Urbana area of Illinois, the company has evolved from a local screen-printing shop into a national NIL platform that powers “The NIL Store” for more than a hundred colleges and tens of thousands of student‑athletes, enabling fans to purchase athlete-specific merchandise while ensuring athletes receive a share of the revenue. ([mapquest.com](https://www.mapquest.com/us/illinois/campus-ink-7889994?utm_source=openai))

A charge labeled “SP CAMPUS-INK-NIL” typically appears when a customer buys NIL or collegiate merchandise—often online through a NIL Store site or at an on‑site pop‑up or event trailer—such as player jerseys, tournament or March Madness gear, or custom event shirts. Because Campus Ink does significant business through e‑commerce and event-driven sales, charges may correspond to one-time purchases, pre‑orders that bill at the time of order, or quick-turn "hot market" merch tied to specific games or tournaments. The “SP” prefix on your statement indicates the payment processor (likely Shopify/Shop Pay), and “NIL” in the descriptor points to their NIL Store/athlete merchandise arm rather than a separate company.

If you have questions about a Campus Ink charge, first check your email for order confirmations or shipping notifications associated with college or NIL merchandise—these will usually list Campus Ink or a NIL Store brand in the footer. You can also log into the NIL Store or school-specific merch site where you purchased to review order history. For further help, visit their website to use contact forms or support email, or reply directly to your order confirmation message; provide the last four digits of the card, charge date, and amount so support can locate the transaction quickly. If you do not recognize the charge, verify with family members or anyone who might share your card and then contact Campus Ink and, if needed, your card issuer to dispute unauthorized transactions.

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  1. SP CAMPUS-INK-NIL

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the “SP CAMPUS-INK-NIL” charge on my card statement?

The “SP CAMPUS-INK-NIL” descriptor usually indicates a purchase of college or NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) merchandise from Campus Ink or one of its NIL Store sites, often processed via Shopify/Shop Pay (“SP”). This most often relates to player jerseys, event shirts, or other officially licensed collegiate gear purchased online or at a Campus Ink event kiosk.

Why does my Campus Ink NIL order sometimes process before the event or season starts?

Campus Ink typically bills your card at the time of purchase, including for pre‑orders tied to upcoming seasons, tournaments, or special NIL drops. This allows them to reserve inventory, schedule printing, and ensure athletes’ NIL revenue shares are tracked from the moment you order.

How can I cancel or modify a Campus Ink NIL order after I’ve been charged?

If you need to cancel or change size, player, or quantity, contact Campus Ink support as soon as possible using the contact information or reply link in your order confirmation email. Because much of their NIL merch is printed on demand, changes are easiest to accommodate before your order enters production or ships.

How do I request a refund for Campus Ink or NIL Store merchandise?

To request a refund, review the return and refund policy linked in your order confirmation or on the specific NIL Store website, then submit a request through the support form or email listed there. Provide your order number, the items you want to return, photos if there is a defect, and whether you prefer a refund or exchange. Approved refunds are typically credited back to the original payment method.

Is it normal to see multiple Campus Ink charges for one NIL purchase?

In most cases, you should see a single settled charge per order, but you may temporarily see an additional pending authorization if you updated your payment method or attempted checkout more than once. Extra pending authorizations should drop off automatically within a few business days; if two charges fully settle for the same order, contact Campus Ink support with your receipts so they can investigate and, if appropriate, issue a correction.

What are common dollar amounts for Campus Ink NIL charges?

Typical NIL Store charges often match merchandise price points such as roughly $30–40 for T‑shirts, $55–65 for hoodies, and higher amounts (often $70–100+) for player jerseys or multi‑item orders. Your exact charge will include any taxes, fees, and shipping selected at checkout.

How can I verify that a Campus Ink NIL charge is legitimate?

Search your email for terms like “Campus Ink,” “NIL Store,” or your school’s name plus “merch” to locate an order confirmation or receipt from around the transaction date, and check any fan apparel accounts you may have used for the purchase. If you still can’t match the charge to an order, contact Campus Ink support with the transaction details and then reach out to your bank or card issuer to report suspected fraud.

Where do I find support if I ordered NIL gear through my school’s dedicated NIL Store site?

Even if you ordered through a school-branded NIL Store (for example, an official NIL store for a specific university), the backend is operated by Campus Ink. Use the “Contact” or “Support” link on that NIL Store site or reply to the confirmation email; your inquiry will route to Campus Ink’s support team, who can look up and service your order.

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