What payment methods does Ticketmaster accept?
The short answer: Ticketmaster accepts PayPal (online, in the app) and Gift cards (online, in the app); accepts Apple Pay (online △, in the app), Google Pay (online △, in the app △), Venmo (online △, in the app △), and Klarna (online △, in the app △), and 1 more (see details below) with conditions; does not accept EBT / SNAP, Cash, and Checks; we could not confirm whether it takes Cash App Pay and Affirm. Last verified September 2026 against official Ticketmaster documentation.
Accepted at Ticketmaster
- Apple Pay (online △, app)Apple Pay is accepted for Ticketmaster purchases online and via in-app checkout on iOS. Apple Pay cannot be used for Verified Resale tickets. No physical locations.
- Google Pay (online △, app △)Google Pay is accepted for Ticketmaster purchases online and in the app; cannot be used for Verified Resale tickets. No physical locations.
- ✓ PayPal (online, app only)
- Venmo (online △, app △)Venmo is listed among Ticketmaster's accepted payment methods on the official help page (added under the Live Nation/PayPal partnership); availability varies by event and region. No physical locations.
- Klarna (online △, app △)Klarna is documented at Ticketmaster checkout in Belgium (pay within 30 days) and on Klarna's US/UK/IE store pages for Ticketmaster; US availability varies by event and is not uniformly documented. No physical locations.
- Afterpay (online △, app △)Afterpay is documented on Ticketmaster's Australian help pages (not for Verified Resale tickets); no US documentation was found. No physical locations.
- ✓ Gift cards (online, app only)
Payment methods at Ticketmaster
| Payment method | In store | Self-checkout | Online | App |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Pay | – N/A | – N/A | △ Conditional | ✓ Accepted |
| Google Pay | – N/A | – N/A | △ Conditional | △ Conditional |
| PayPal | – N/A | – N/A | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted |
| Venmo | – N/A | – N/A | △ Conditional | △ Conditional |
| Cash App Pay | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Klarna | – N/A | – N/A | △ Conditional | △ Conditional |
| Afterpay | – N/A | – N/A | △ Conditional | △ Conditional |
| Affirm | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| EBT / SNAP | – N/A | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| Gift cards | – N/A | – N/A | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted |
| Cash | – N/A | – N/A | – N/A | – N/A |
| Checks | – N/A | – N/A | – N/A | – N/A |
Last verified: September 2026 against official Ticketmaster documentation.
Coverage: US stores and US website. Acceptance may differ in other countries — see How we verify.
Details by payment method
Does Ticketmaster take Apple Pay? Secondary source
Ticketmaster — yes: app; with conditions: online. Apple Pay is accepted for Ticketmaster purchases online and via in-app checkout on iOS.
Source: help.ticketmaster.ca
Does Ticketmaster take Google Pay? Secondary source
Ticketmaster — with conditions: online, app. Google Pay is accepted for Ticketmaster purchases online and in the app; cannot be used for Verified Resale tickets.
Source: help.ticketmaster.ca
Does Ticketmaster take PayPal? Secondary source
Ticketmaster — yes: online, app. PayPal is an accepted Ticketmaster payment method worldwide; a multi-year Live Nation/PayPal partnership names PayPal the preferred payments partner, including PayPal Pay Later.
Source: investingnews.com
Does Ticketmaster take Venmo? Secondary source
Ticketmaster — with conditions: online, app. Venmo is listed among Ticketmaster's accepted payment methods on the official help page (added under the Live Nation/PayPal partnership); availability varies by event and region.
Source: help.ticketmaster.ca
Does Ticketmaster take Cash App Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Ticketmaster accepts Cash App Pay.
Source: help.ticketmaster.ca
Does Ticketmaster take Klarna? Secondary source
Ticketmaster — with conditions: online, app. Klarna is documented at Ticketmaster checkout in Belgium (pay within 30 days) and on Klarna's US/UK/IE store pages for Ticketmaster; US availability varies by event and is not uniformly documented.
Source: ticketmaster.be
Does Ticketmaster take Afterpay? Secondary source
Ticketmaster — with conditions: online, app. Afterpay is documented on Ticketmaster's Australian help pages (not for Verified Resale tickets); no US documentation was found.
Source: help.ticketmaster.com.au
Does Ticketmaster take Affirm? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Ticketmaster accepts Affirm.
Source: help.ticketmaster.ca
Does Ticketmaster take EBT / SNAP? Secondary source
No — Ticketmaster does not accept EBT / SNAP through any of the channels we track. EBT/SNAP is not an accepted payment method for Ticketmaster purchases.
Source: help.ticketmaster.ca
Does Ticketmaster take Gift cards? Secondary source
Ticketmaster — yes: online, app. Ticketmaster gift cards are accepted online and in the app (up to 4 gift cards per order, combined with another payment method for the balance).
Source: ticketmaster.be
Does Ticketmaster take Cash? Secondary source
No — Ticketmaster does not accept Cash through any of the channels we track. No physical locations.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Ticketmaster take Checks? Secondary source
No — Ticketmaster does not accept Checks through any of the channels we track. No physical locations.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Sources
- Ticketmaster Help - What are the accepted payment methods? (Canada) (help.ticketmaster.ca)
- Ticketmaster Help - What are the accepted payment methods? (Australia, incl. Afterpay) (help.ticketmaster.com.au)
- Ticketmaster Belgium - Payment methods (incl. Klarna) (ticketmaster.be)
- INN - Live Nation and PayPal multi-year partnership (PayPal, PayPal Pay Later, Venmo) (investingnews.com)
Frequently asked questions
Does Ticketmaster take Apple Pay?
Ticketmaster — yes: app; with conditions: online. Apple Pay is accepted for Ticketmaster purchases online and via in-app checkout on iOS.
Does Ticketmaster take Google Pay?
Ticketmaster — with conditions: online, app. Google Pay is accepted for Ticketmaster purchases online and in the app; cannot be used for Verified Resale tickets.
Does Ticketmaster take PayPal?
Ticketmaster — yes: online, app. PayPal is an accepted Ticketmaster payment method worldwide; a multi-year Live Nation/PayPal partnership names PayPal the preferred payments partner, including PayPal Pay Later.
Does Ticketmaster take Venmo?
Ticketmaster — with conditions: online, app. Venmo is listed among Ticketmaster's accepted payment methods on the official help page (added under the Live Nation/PayPal partnership); availability varies by event and region.
Does Ticketmaster take Cash App Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Ticketmaster accepts Cash App Pay.
Does Ticketmaster take Klarna?
Ticketmaster — with conditions: online, app. Klarna is documented at Ticketmaster checkout in Belgium (pay within 30 days) and on Klarna's US/UK/IE store pages for Ticketmaster; US availability varies by event and is not uniformly documented.
Does Ticketmaster take Afterpay?
Ticketmaster — with conditions: online, app. Afterpay is documented on Ticketmaster's Australian help pages (not for Verified Resale tickets); no US documentation was found.
Does Ticketmaster take Affirm?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Ticketmaster accepts Affirm.
Does Ticketmaster take EBT / SNAP?
No — Ticketmaster does not accept EBT / SNAP through any of the channels we track. EBT/SNAP is not an accepted payment method for Ticketmaster purchases.
Does Ticketmaster take Gift cards?
Ticketmaster — yes: online, app. Ticketmaster gift cards are accepted online and in the app (up to 4 gift cards per order, combined with another payment method for the balance).
Does Ticketmaster take Cash?
No — Ticketmaster does not accept Cash through any of the channels we track. No physical locations.
Does Ticketmaster take Checks?
No — Ticketmaster does not accept Checks through any of the channels we track. No physical locations.
Spot something wrong?
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