Which Payment Methods to Choose for Your Event?

When planning a paid event, you're likely considering various payment options for your registration form. Every decision should prioritize attendee convenience, event specifics, and financial considerations.

How to Choose the Right Payment Method?

Before integrating your registration system with a payment gateway, answer these three essential questions:

1. Will your participants mainly be businesses or private individuals?
2. What budget can you allocate for payment processing (fees and operator charges)?
3. How much time do you have before ticket sales start?

Traditional Bank Transfers – No Fees, Limited Automation

Traditional bank transfers are popular among businesses. Attendees make payments based on a pro forma invoice generated by the Event Management Software. The advantage is no additional transaction fees and easy document handling. The downside is the lack of automation—without integration, manual verification of payments is necessary.

Card Payments – Easy & Secure

Payments by credit or debit cards are highly recommended for international attendees. International transfers outside the SEPA system can involve unpredictable, high fees. Credit card payments provide a convenient and predictable alternative. Most operators accept VISA and MasterCard, but if you expect American Express transactions, confirm availability as it's not always standard and may incur higher fees.

CONREGO allows easy integration with popular gateways: Stripe, PayPal, PayU, Przelewy24 and Tpay.

Fast Transfers – Instant Payment Confirmation

If your attendees are mostly individuals, fast online transfers are a great solution. They provide convenience, immediate payment confirmation, and automate payment handling within the registration system.

CONREGO easily integrates fast transfers via PayU, Przelewy24, and Tpay.

Alternative Payment Methods – Global Trust and Convenience

Payment platforms like Stripe or PayPal are the most popular these days. They're especially beneficial for international events as attendees prefer globally recognized brands. Integration of these platforms with CONREGO is straightforward, though transaction fees might be higher compared to local providers.

On-site Payments – Requires Additional Preparation

Accepting payments on-site requires additional preparations such as payment terminals, cash handling, and a designated sales area. While practical, this option can introduce extra logistical complexity and workload.

Ensure Proper Integration

Regardless of your choice, ensure early integration of your registration system with selected payment operators, as verification and setup may take days or even weeks.

Always test each payment method thoroughly with test accounts after integration to confirm everything functions correctly.

Remember: Selecting appropriate payment methods enhances attendee experience, streamlines your event management, and secures financial transactions.

CONREGO offers comprehensive tools for automatic ticket sales, processing, and invoicing.