Future Ticketing, an API-first ticketing solution for sports, visitor attractions, venues and event organisers has announced a partnership with GoCardless, the bank payment company, to make the purchase of tickets and memberships easier and more affordable for consumers in the UK and Ireland.
By integrating GoCardless directly into its platform, Future Ticketing can now offer customers — which include clubs in the English Football League, Scottish Premier League,Super League and Elite Ice Hockey League — the ability to collect payments via Direct Debit.
This means that season ticket holders, festival-goers and other event attendees will be able to split the cost of their ticket into smaller amounts to be paid over several months through Direct Debit.
Ann Marie Guinan, Chief Marketing Officer at Future Ticketing, said: “Ensuring seamless payments and customer conversion is a top priority for us and our clients. By offering a wider range of payment options, we are meeting the growing demand for instalment payments from today’s customers.”
Seb Hempstead, VP of Partnerships at GoCardless, said: “This partnership is a game-changer. Future Ticketing customers can now use GoCardless to give their fans the ability to break down larger purchases into smaller, more manageable repayments — so season tickets for their favourite team or tickets to that once-in-a-lifetime gig are all within reach. At the same time, clubs, venues and event organisers save money on card fees and gain peace of mind knowing that repayments will be automatically collected on the day they’re due. It’s a win-win for everyone.”
The announcement adds another leading name to the growing list of API partners that Future Ticketing empowers.
About GoCardless
GoCardless is a global leader in direct bank payments. We help more than 85,000 businesses, from start-ups to household names, collect both recurring and one-off payments, without the chasing, stress or expensive fees. Each year GoCardless processes more than US$35 billion of payments across 30+ countries. Our acquisition of Nordigen means we’re also helping businesses make faster and more informed decisions through easy access to bank account data. We are headquartered in the UK, with additional offices in Australia, France, Latvia and the United States. For more information, please visit www.gocardless.com and follow us on Twitter @GoCardless.
