Ticketmelon

Ticketmelon is worth considering when ticket sales must connect to staffed registration, cashless service or a branded event experience. A clear refund and settlement agreement is essential: the buyer-facing support policy depends on organizer approval and returned funds.

Not publicly confirmed as one current universal rate; request a regional quote
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Tool Nutrition Label
Founded Not publicly confirmed
Headquarters Not publicly confirmed
Company Size Not publicly confirmed
Funding Not publicly confirmed
Pricing Model Service and payment-gateway charges with organizer-absorbed, buyer-paid or partial allocation
Free Trial Not publicly confirmed; organizer enquiry available
Contract Service terms and event-specific agreement; refund approval and funding depend on the organizer
Attendee Capacity Not publicly confirmed
Mobile App Ticketmelon Manager for iPhone/iPad shows ticket sales, attendance and gate-agent activity; offline operation is not verified.
Offline Capability Not verified
Data & Compliance Not publicly confirmed
Expertise Level Intermediate
Event Types
FestivalsConcertsConferencesFan meetingsExhibitionsCorporate events
Support Channels
Help centerEmailCustomer success managerQuoted onsite team
Best For
  • + Festivals and concerts needing ticketing plus onsite operations
  • + Conferences requiring branded registration and badge support
  • + Organizers able to agree regional payment and refund arrangements
Not For
  • − Buyers needing a public fixed worldwide transaction rate
  • − Teams expecting Ticketmelon to approve refunds without organizer involvement
  • − Events without a funded cancellation and attendee-communication plan
Key Capabilities
✓ Sell tickets and collect registrations through customizable event pages
✓ Offer cards, e-wallets and bank-transfer options where supported
✓ Allocate all or part of service and payment fees to ticket buyers
✓ Monitor ticket sales, registrations and audience trends
✓ Arrange onsite check-in, badge or ticket-printing services
✓ Add scoped cashless and access-control services
✓ Use the organizer support team to coordinate online and onsite setup
Honest Limitations

Cancellation refunds depend on funding

Official help says refunds need organizer approval and funds returned to Ticketmelon. The advertised processing period begins after the required approval steps, not simply on cancellation.

Buyer support deserves scrutiny

Emily S.'s July 2026 Trustpilot account reports delayed cancellation reimbursement; caiokxs's August 2026 account disputes a requested ticket refund. These are individual reports, not established findings of misconduct.

Payment charges can change by market

An official update changed Thai-baht card processing charges from June 22, 2026. Obtain the current complete rate rather than treating that adjustment as the full fee.

Pricing Breakdown
Plan Price Details
Ticketing and registration Custom regional quote Current universal service rate not publicly confirmed; price depends on the selected arrangement.
Onsite and cashless services Custom quote Confirm personnel, hardware, registration/badges, access and support scope separately.

Cost at Common Event Sizes

100
attendees
Not publicly confirmed
Request a quote for 100 paid attendees with the actual currency, payment mix, fee allocation and onsite scope; the published THB adjustment is not a full tariff.
500
attendees
Not publicly confirmed
Request a quote for 500 paid attendees with the actual currency, payment mix, fee allocation and onsite scope; the published THB adjustment is not a full tariff.
1000
attendees
Not publicly confirmed
Request a quote for 1,000 paid attendees with the actual currency, payment mix, fee allocation and onsite scope; the published THB adjustment is not a full tariff.

Hidden Costs to Watch

  • ! Payment-gateway charges are separate components of checkout.
  • ! Partial fee absorption can be configured in 0.5% increments; verify the final buyer total.
  • ! Cancellation requires refund funding, and processing may take 30–45 days or longer after approval according to current help.

Ticketmelon combines event commerce with a service team for registration, access and onsite operations. It is particularly relevant when the event needs more than a ticket checkout page.

The refund process is a material part of the choice. Agree who holds the funds, who authorizes repayment and who answers attendees before sales begin, and compare quotes using your actual currency and payment mix.

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Questions to Ask the Vendor
  1. 1
    What service and gateway rates apply to our currencies and payment methods?
  2. 2
    What exactly is included in onsite staffing, equipment and cashless service?
  3. 3
    When are proceeds released, and what reserve must fund cancellations?
  4. 4
    Who communicates with buyers when a refund is delayed?
  5. 5
    Can you demonstrate a checkout and refund using our exact fee-allocation settings?
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