Forget the Paper: Your Phone is Your Ticket
Remember the days of waiting in endless lines outside the box office to buy tickets? How about stressing over who would remember to grab them off the counter as you headed out to see your favorite band or catch the home team at the ballpark? Purchasing and carrying tickets has gotten easier than ever with mobile ticketing.
Mobile ticketing is the process of purchasing, receiving, and using tickets with your mobile phone. All you need is a mobile device, e-mail address, a credit card, and access to the internet to purchase and use a digital ticket. Event goers will enjoy the convenience and security of using mobile entry over the hassle of receiving, locating, and keeping track of the paper version.
How To Purchase Mobile Tickets:
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Check with the event venue for the recommended ticket vendor and event sale dates. Popular ticketing platforms include Ticketmaster or StubHub. Use caution if using other vendors or buying from resellers. It is important to read their guarantees and terms of service before purchasing.
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When you find the seats you like, add your selection to your cart and checkout. Depending on the website you use, the seats may only stay in your cart for a set amount of time.
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Select Mobile Ticketing as the delivery method during checkout.
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After completing your purchase, you will receive an email or text message with a link to an image of your tickets. Do not delete this message.
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If you purchased tickets through the vendor’s app, you may be prompted to re-open the app and log in to view them.
Using your tickets:
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Make sure your phone is charged and your screen brightness is turned up before leaving for the event.
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Open your tickets from the app or link you received.
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At the event, locate the gate you need to use to enter the venue. There may be specific mobile ticket entry lanes.
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Open your ticket on your phone so the attendant will scan the barcode or QR code on your screen and you are ready to find your seat.
Pro Tip: If you are concerned about the internet connection at the event, take a screenshot of the ticket on your phone.
If you have any trouble at the event, do not hesitate to ask the venue staff for help. Leave the hassle at home and give mobile tickets a try.
