Ticketek and PayPal Australia partner to offer flexible, secure and convenient payments for fans
Fans can now use PayPal across Ticketek’s platform in Australia, enjoying the convenience and protection PayPal is renowned for.
PayPal Australia and Ticketek today announced a deal that will see PayPal added as a payment method on Ticketek’s leading ticketing platform, giving Australian fans a secure and flexible way to buy tickets to the live entertainment they love.
As a result of the deal, Australians will be able to pay with PayPal and access PayPal’s buy now, pay later (BNPL) solution, PayPal Pay in 4, from within the PayPal checkout flow, across Ticketek’s platform.
With PayPal available on Ticketek, fans can confidently know they are buying tickets with a simple and trusted payment method supported by Buyer Protection and the security of PayPal’s platform which includes advanced encryption and real-time fraud detection to help keep transactions safe.
"By integrating PayPal as a payment option on the Ticketek platform, we’re providing our customers with greater choice and convenience when purchasing tickets. It reflects our commitment to enhancing the ticket buying experience through meeting the evolving preferences of our customers," said Cameron Hoy, Chief Operating Officer & Head of Global Ticketing, Ticketek Entertainment Group.
“PayPal’s inherent security and protections is why millions of individuals and businesses worldwide trust PayPal to manage their payments with confidence – and it’s what makes PayPal Australia’s most trusted online payment option,” said Simon Banks, Managing Director, PayPal Australia.
“Our data shows that Australian consumers are over three times more likely to make a transaction when PayPal is offered at checkout, demonstrating the value the PayPal brand brings to this partnership4. With PayPal on Ticketek, fans can check out in as little as seconds or choose to spread the cost with PayPal Pay in 4, using a flexible payment option they know and trust.”