Payments for Ticketing
Turn Payment Cards into Tickets. Accelerate entry, eliminate queues, and drive loyalty with our next-gen ticketing platform.
Our services for the ticketing industry
Payment Card as a Ticket
Revolutionize the entry experience by issuing tickets directly to the consumer's payment card or APM upon purchase. When they buy online through our checkout, the ticket is 'loaded' onto their credentials. Upon arrival, they simply tap the same card to enter—bypassing slow QR-code scanning and dramatically speeding up check-in at arenas and venues.
Loyalty Tokens for User Identification
Leverage Surfboard's loyalty tokens to link users directly with their loyalty accounts and benefits. With loyalty tokens integrated into every ticket transaction, customers feel rewarded and valued, strengthening brand loyalty and encouraging repeat visits.
NFC and QR Code Compatibility
Our acceptance devices don't process payments-they also read non-payment NFC cards, allowing for effortless compatibility with various ticketing systems. Additionally, they can read QR code tickets, providing added convenience and versatility to support a range of ticket formats.
Seamless Verification with CheckoutX
Ensure secure and efficient ticket validation with our CheckoutX application. Ideal for scenarios like railway checks, staff can instantly verify if a traveler has a legitimate ticket loaded on their payment method using a simple mobile device. This eliminates the need for cumbersome equipment and streamlines operations on the go.
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Get in touch with us to learn more about how we can work together to help you and your offering in the ticketing industry.
When payments work, no one notices.
Your merchants get paid. Their customers checkout. You scale quietly in the background. That’s the magic of Surfboard. The infrastructure that moves money for software-led businesses.
One Platform
Any acceptance type. Unified integration across all channels.
Single API, multiple solutions - streamline your payment infrastructure with one powerful platform.
Read more about the API →In-store, online, unattended, kiosk, and Tap to Pay.
Multi-device setup with prebuilt checkout SDKs. From countertop to the floor - from self-checkout to SoftPOS. Everything starts with a transaction between consumer and merchant.
Check out our payment devices →Value-Added Services
Loyalty, tips, QR campaigns, receipts & analytics.
Pre-built loyalty program in every consumer's phone without app download. All run through the wallet and loyalty tokens across alternative payment methods.
Platform Infrastructure
Embedded payout logic for commissions, workforce tips, and vendor splits.
Dynamic acquiring, multi-cloud setup. Switch payments however partners or merchants want - multiple acquirers, liability through multi-cloud, payout logics and more.
Omni-channel Support
Surfboard's API-first, cloud-native platform enables true Unified Commerce. With a single integration, partners and their merchants can activate acceptance and insights across all channels:
- In-store: Traditional and mobile terminals for any use-case (SurfTouch, SurfPad, SurfPrint)
- Online: SDKs, embedded checkouts, and more
- SoftPOS: Accept payments on iPhone and Android without extra hardware
- Unattended: EV chargers, vending machines, kiosks, and more
- In-app & platform-based: Integrations via prebuilt SDKs and APIs
Centralized Intelligence
All transactions, regardless of origin, flow into a centralized platform that powers actionable insights and advanced features like tokenization, loyalty triggers, and flexible payouts.
Multi-Cloud Setup
Constant uptime across the three biggest cloud providers - built for those who need guarantees.
Alternative Payment Methods
One platform, one payout - supporting all major payment methods and local schemes.
White-Label Functionality
Brand it like you want - complete white-label capabilities across everything.
Supported Payment Methods
Here are the payment methods we support across our platform:
Partner with Surfboard Payments
Surfboard Payments offers a range of ticketing solutions for events, public transport, and more. Our terminals support NFC and QR code ticketing, and our omni-channel flexibility allows for seamless ticketing and payment processing.