Selling a ticket is only half of the process. On the day of the event, you also need a quick and practical way to check people in. JustPayFor lets you sell tickets online, send attendees tickets with QR codes and verify them at the entrance without buying specialist ticket scanners.
The same approach can work for a small workshop or local event as well as a concert, comedy show, theatre performance or event organised by a community venue.
The organiser creates the event and tickets, the attendee buys their ticket online, and the team at the entrance can later verify the QR code or use the ticket's unique code if needed.
From ticket sale to event entry
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Sell the ticket online
Create the event, define the available tickets and make the ticket page available to attendees.
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The attendee receives a ticket
After purchase, the attendee receives a ticket containing the event details and a unique QR code.
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Check the ticket at the entrance
Your event team scans the QR code or verifies the ticket manually using its unique code.
What information can a ticket contain?
A ticket should make it easy to identify what it is for and whether it can be accepted at the entrance.
Depending on the event configuration, a JustPayFor ticket can include information such as:
- event name,
- attendee details,
- a unique ticket code,
- a QR code,
- section and row information where the event uses this type of seating layout.
The QR code gives your team a quick way to open and verify the ticket without manually searching through an attendee list.
Why are QR codes useful at the entrance?
Quick checks
Your team can scan a code with a phone or tablet instead of manually looking up each attendee.
No dedicated scanner required
You do not need to buy separate hardware used only for checking event tickets.
Easier event setup
You can use compatible devices that you or your event team already have.
Check tickets using an iPhone or iPad
Tickets can be checked using our iOS ticket-checking app on compatible iPhones and iPads running iOS 17 or later.
The phone or tablet becomes a simple event-entry tool. A member of staff scans the attendee's QR code and can verify whether the ticket is valid.
This can be especially useful if you do not want to invest in specialist scanning hardware for events that only take place occasionally.
What if the QR code cannot be scanned?
A QR code is usually the quickest way to check a ticket, but it should not be the only option.
A ticket can also contain a unique code that allows your team to verify it manually. This can help when:
- the attendee's phone screen is damaged,
- the QR code is difficult to read,
- the device camera cannot scan the code,
- the attendee has a printed ticket with a damaged QR code.
A backup code means a single scanning problem does not have to hold up the whole queue.
Check tickets through a web browser
Not every member of your event team needs to use the iOS app.
JustPayFor also allows tickets to be checked through a web browser. This means your team can use different phones, tablets or computers with internet access.
The organiser can therefore choose the setup that works best with the devices already available to the team.
Using several people at the entrance
For a small event, one person with a phone may be enough. For a larger audience, it makes sense to split ticket checking between several members of staff.
You can prepare several devices and create more than one entry point, helping attendees move through the entrance more efficiently.
Before the event, it is worth deciding:
- who will be responsible for checking tickets,
- which devices the team will use,
- where the entry points will be located,
- what to do if a QR code cannot be scanned.
Tickets with sections and rows
Not every event uses general admission.
Venues such as theatres, community halls and performance spaces may use sections and rows. This information can also be included on the attendee's ticket where the event has been configured that way.
The ticket can therefore do more than simply confirm admission. It can also help the attendee find the correct area or seat.
What does the ticket-buying process look like?
The process should be as straightforward as possible. The attendee chooses the ticket they want, provides the required information and continues to payment.
They do not need to create a JustPayFor account simply to buy a ticket.
The payment itself is processed by the payment provider connected to the organiser's account. Once the purchase has been successfully completed, the attendee receives their ticket.
One page for several events
If you regularly organise concerts, workshops, performances, training sessions or other events, you do not need to treat every event as a completely separate sales system.
Active events can be displayed on the organiser's JustPayFor business page, giving customers one place to view available events and choose the one they want.
This is particularly useful for venues, performers, clubs and organisers who sell tickets throughout the year.
Export ticket data to Excel
Not everything needs to be managed directly inside the platform.
JustPayFor allows ticket data to be exported to Excel. This can be useful for preparing attendee lists, reviewing ticket sales or keeping your own event records.
The exported file can also be used as an additional organisational tool for the team running the event.
Example: a comedy show for 250 people
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Sell tickets before the event
The organiser creates the event and shares the online ticket page with potential attendees.
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Prepare the entrance
Before doors open, several members of staff prepare phones or tablets for ticket checking.
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Check attendees in
Staff scan QR codes as people arrive and use the unique ticket code if manual verification is needed.
What types of events can you manage?
The ticketing system can be used for many different types of events, including:
- comedy shows,
- concerts,
- theatre performances,
- workshops,
- training sessions,
- author talks,
- conferences,
- local events,
- events run by community and cultural organisations.
How much does ticket selling cost with JustPayFor?
JustPayFor percentage fee on ticket sales
JustPayFor does not charge its own percentage fee on the value of tickets sold or add its own service fee to each ticket.
Transaction processing
Online payments are processed by the provider connected to the organiser's account. Its transaction charges depend on the relevant agreement and pricing.
This distinction matters. No JustPayFor percentage fee does not mean that payment processing itself is free.
Looking to start selling tickets?
This article focuses mainly on QR tickets and managing entry on the day of your event.
If you are still preparing your first event, see our online ticket sales page for an overview of the full sales process.
Frequently asked questions
No. Tickets can be checked using the iOS ticket-checking app on a compatible iPhone or iPad. Browser-based ticket checking is also available.
A ticket can also contain a unique code that allows it to be checked manually when scanning the QR code is not possible.
For larger events, several devices can be prepared so the entrance can be split between multiple check-in points.
No. An attendee can buy a ticket and continue to payment without creating a JustPayFor account.
Yes. For appropriately configured events, tickets can include section and row information.
JustPayFor does not charge its own percentage fee on the value of tickets sold. Payment processing charges still depend on the payment provider connected to the organiser's account.
Sell tickets and check them at the entrance
Create your event, sell tickets online and use QR codes to make attendee check-in easier on the day.
