Does Eventbrite offer instalment payments directly?

Eventbrite facilitates instalment payments through integrations with payment processors like PayPal. When you enable these options, attendees can choose to pay over time directly during checkout, while you still get paid the full amount upfront.

How do I set up a ticket payment plan for my event?

You can offer payment plans by selecting a payment processor that supports them, like PayPal. Simply connect your PayPal account in your event's 'Payment Options'. Eligible buyers will then automatically see the instalment option at checkout.

Do I have to wait for the attendee to finish paying to get my money?

No, you don't have to wait. Eventbrite ensures you receive the full ticket price in your payout shortly after the purchase is made. The payment processor manages the collection of instalments from the attendee.

Is there an extra fee for offering split payment tickets?

Eventbrite does not charge you an additional fee for offering instalment options via payment processors. Standard Eventbrite ticketing fees apply to the transaction as usual. The payment processor may have its own terms for the buyer.

What types of events benefit most from instalment payments?

Events with higher ticket prices see the most benefit from offering instalment plans. This includes multi-day festivals, professional conferences, premium workshops, and high-end VIP experiences where a deferred ticket payment makes the purchase more manageable for attendees.

How does offering instalment payments affect my event's refund policy?

Your event's refund policy remains the same and is managed by you. If you issue a refund for a ticket purchased via an instalment plan, the payment is returned to the payment provider, who then manages the refund to the attendee's account.

Instalment Payments for Event Tickets | Eventbrite

Instalment Payments for Tickets

Make your events more accessible and sell more high-value tickets by offering your attendees event ticket instalment payments through our seamless checkout integrations. This helps your customers commit now and pay over time, boosting your conversion…

How ticket payment plans work on Eventbrite

Offering a way for attendees to pay in instalments makes your higher-priced tickets more affordable, helping you convert interest into sales. While you get paid in full upfront, your attendees get the flexibility they need.

Setting this up is straightforward. It’s not about managing complex payment schedules yourself, but about choosing a payment processor that offers this service to your buyers. Eventbrite's integration with processors like PayPal makes it simple.

Connect your preferred payment processor, such as PayPal, which offers deferred ticket payment options to buyers.
When attendees check out on your Eventbrite page, they see the option to pay in full or pay in instalments, if eligible.
You receive the full ticket payment upfront, while the payment provider manages the attendee's split payment ticket schedule.
This simple setup can significantly increase your sales for higher-priced tickets without adding complexity to your payout process.

Seamlessly integrate instalment payments into your ticketing

Eventbrite provides the foundation for a smooth and flexible checkout experience for your attendees.

Flexible Payment Options

Connect to payment processors like PayPal to give your attendees the choice to pay over time. This makes your premium tickets more attainable.

Get Paid Upfront

Even when an attendee chooses a ticket payment plan, you receive the full ticket price at the time of purchase. No waiting for attendee payments to complete.

Boost Your Sales

By lowering the upfront cost barrier, you can convert more attendees for your multi-day festivals, workshops, and high-tier VIP packages.

Why offer instalment payments for your events?

With our tools, creators sell 67% more tickets by making them accessible to a wider audience.

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Increase Conversion on High-Value Tickets

A higher ticket price is often the biggest barrier to purchase. Offering a way to pay in instalments can be the deciding factor for attendees, directly increasing your event revenue and helping you sell out faster.

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Attract a Broader Audience

Letting attendees pay in instalments event tickets opens your event to people who can afford the total price, but not all at once. This expands your potential customer base without devaluing your ticket.

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Simplify Your Cash Flow

You get paid the full ticket amount immediately, even when attendees choose to pay over time. The payment processor handles the collection, so your payouts are predictable and your financial planning is simplified.

Tools to manage your high-ticket events

Beyond flexible payments, Eventbrite provides a full suite of tools to create, promote, and manage your premium events from start to finish.

Secure Payment Processing

Offer a trusted and secure checkout experience with Eventbrite Payment Processing or PayPal. Give your attendees peace of mind and flexible ways to pay.

Custom Ticket Types

Create multiple tiers like VIP, Early Bird, or multi-day passes. Combine these with flexible payment options to maximize appeal and revenue for your event.

Powerful Marketing Tools

Reach your ideal audience with our integrated email and social media marketing tools. Promote your event and its flexible payment options to drive ticket sales.

Detailed Sales Analytics

Track your ticket sales in real-time. Understand how options like instalment payments impact your conversion rates and make data-driven decisions for future events.

Our attendance tripled from 5,000 to 15,000 in one year, powered by Eventbrite’s marketplace distribution and growth tools.Marcus Hammond, Black Food Truck Festival

[Eventbrite’s] been very helpful. We’re Eventbrite for life. It made it really easy, which is key because we’re independent. We think of Eventbrite as our ticketing hook.Scott Hachey, Beanstalk Music & Mountains Festival

We use Eventbrite for the discoverability aspect. And we’re gaining followers. I can’t think of any event that wouldn’t make sense to be using Eventbrite’s marketing tools to communicate with your consumers.Jordan St. Pierre, founder of Something Dope for the People

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Start selling more high-value tickets today

Create your event on Eventbrite and connect your preferred payment processor to give attendees the flexibility they need to buy now.