How to start a payments app for event organisers: tickets, deposits and paying suppliers
By SendPay Business · · 2 min read
Event organisers take money from ticket buyers, stallholders and sponsors, then pay venues, performers and suppliers, often all in a few weeks. Big ticketing sites can take a large cut. A payments platform for small and mid-sized organisers can give them more control and faster access to their money.
What event organisers want
- Payment links to sell tickets or places at workshops.
- Deposits and invoices for stallholders and sponsors.
- Quick transfers to performers and suppliers.
- Cards for event-day spending.
Reaching them
Organisers meet through venues, local arts and business networks, and event industry groups. Start with one type of event, such as markets, workshops or music nights, and grow through recommendations.
Things to watch
Be clear about refunds if an event is cancelled or moved. Keep fees simple, because organisers compare them against big ticketing sites.
Where SendPay fits
SendPay lets you launch your own payments platform under your brand, with GBP, EUR and USD accounts, transfers, branded Visa cards, payment links, invoices and subscriptions, powered by licensed partners. SendPay doesn't offer card machines, isn't a bank and doesn't offer lending.
Build it
Create your own financial platform.
Pick a template, name it, brand it, preview every page before you pay. Your brand, your users, your fees.
Build my platform →Questions people ask
Should I send a payment link or an invoice?
Links suit one-off payments; invoices suit formal bills.
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This guide is general information, not legal or financial advice. SendPay Business is a technology company, not a bank, and does not take deposits; regulated services on the platforms are provided by licensed partners. PayPal, Patreon and Substack are named as reference points only and are not affiliated with SendPay Business.