Quick Answer
No, TicketFast tickets do not have to be printed in order to be valid for entry. TicketFast uses digital ticketing, so tickets can be scanned directly from your smartphone screen. As long as you have the TicketFast app installed with your tickets ready to use, you can gain entry without needing to print anything.
Do you have to print TicketFast tickets?
With TicketFast’s digital ticketing system, printing tickets is completely optional. When you purchase tickets through the TicketFast website or app, the tickets are delivered directly to your TicketFast account. You can access your tickets anytime by logging into your TicketFast account on the website or mobile app.
As long as you have your tickets in your TicketFast account and can display them on your phone screen, you do not need to print them. The venue will be able to scan your digital ticket off of your smartphone screen to validate and record your entry.
Some key advantages of digital tickets that don’t require printing include:
– Convenience – No need to scramble to print tickets before heading to the venue or worry about forgetting printed tickets at home. Your tickets are always with you on your phone.
– Security – Digital tickets can’t be lost or stolen like printed paper tickets. Your TicketFast tickets are tied directly to your account.
– Flexibility – You can easily transfer or sell extra digital tickets to friends even at the last minute through your TicketFast account. No need to physically deliver printed tickets.
– Sustainability – Avoid wasting paper and ink by going paperless with digital tickets. It’s a more environmentally friendly approach.
So in summary, while you have the option to print your TicketFast tickets if you prefer, it is absolutely not required. The default and recommended approach is to use the seamless digital tickets within the TicketFast app.
What should you bring to show digital TicketFast tickets?
To gain entry with your digital TicketFast tickets, you simply need to bring your smartphone with you to the event. Make sure:
– Your phone is charged so the screen stays on
– You have the TicketFast app installed
– You’re logged into the TicketFast app
– Your purchased event tickets are loaded in the app
As long as you can bring up your TicketFast tickets on your phone screen and the venue staff can scan the barcode/QR code, you’ll be set to enter without needing any print-outs.
It’s also a good idea to have your ID on hand in case the venue staff need to verify your identity matches the TicketFast account holder. However, this may not always be necessary if the tickets are on your phone already.
You may want to consider bringing a printed or digital copy of your tickets as a backup. In unlikely cases of phone issues, like a dead battery or app crashing, having another way to access your tickets could be helpful. But printed backups are certainly not required for TicketFast tickets.
How are digital TicketFast tickets scanned?
Venue staff will use specialized scanners to read and validate the barcode or QR code displayed on your digital TicketFast ticket right from your phone screen.
The scanners use either a barcode reader or camera to capture the code and quickly process it through TicketFast’s system. Within seconds, the scanner will verify if the ticket is authentic and has not already been scanned for entry.
Once your digital ticket passes this validation, the system records it as scanned and you’ll hear an approval beep. At that point, you’re cleared to enter the event!
The scanning process is very quick and convenient with digital ticketing compared to having to physically handle and scan printed paper tickets. As long as your phone screen can properly display your TicketFast ticket barcode/QR code, the scanner will have no problem capturing it from your device.
Can you transfer digital TicketFast tickets?
Absolutely, one of the great benefits of TicketFast’s digital ticketing system is the ability to easily transfer tickets when needed. You have full control over your tickets in your TicketFast account.
To transfer a TicketFast ticket to someone else, you just need log into your TicketFast account on the website or in the mobile app. Find the ticket in your upcoming events that you want to transfer. You’ll see a transfer option that lets you enter the recipient’s email address or TicketFast account username.
Once you complete the transfer, the ticket gets removed from your account and digitally sent to the recipient. They will see the transferred ticket show up right in their TicketFast account and can use it to gain entry in the same way.
The flexibility to digitally transfer extra tickets makes TicketFast very convenient if you need to:
– Sell tickets to someone at the last minute
– Send tickets to friends or family joining you
– Forward tickets to someone if you can no longer attend
Printed paper tickets can’t be transferred remotely like mobile digital tickets. With TicketFast, you can securely transfer tickets to anyone’s smartphone on the spot as needed.
Can you sell your digital TicketFast tickets?
Yes, TicketFast provides an integrated marketplace to easily sell your extra tickets if you can no longer attend an event. You can conveniently list your tickets for sale right from your TicketFast account and get paid digitally.
To sell a TicketFast ticket:
1. Open the TicketFast app or website and go to your tickets. Find the ticket you want to sell.
2. Select the “Sell Tickets” option. You’ll be prompted to list the ticket(s) for sale at a price you pick.
3. Interested buyers will contact you and complete the purchase digitally through TicketFast’s secure system.
4. Once sold, the ticket gets transferred to the buyer and removed from your account. TicketFast releases the funds to you (minus a small seller fee).
The buyer may be another TicketFast user purchasing tickets from their account. Or buyers can purchase tickets without a TicketFast account – they would receive the tickets via email/mobile transfer from you.
Either way, the entire ticket sale and transfer process happens digitally, making selling extra tickets very quick and convenient. No need to coordinate paper ticket exchanges.
Can you donate your extra digital tickets?
Yes, TicketFast provides a nice option to easily donate tickets you can no longer use to local charities and nonprofit organizations. It’s a great way to give back and help those less fortunate enjoy events.
To donate TicketFast tickets:
1. Open your TicketFast account and select the tickets you wish to donate.
2. Choose the “Donate Tickets” option. You’ll select one of TicketFast’s partner nonprofit organizations to receive the tickets.
3. Provide some basic info and reason for donating. Review and confirm the donation details.
4. The nonprofit will be notified of your digital ticket donation. The tickets are removed from your account and transferred to the organization.
5. You’ll receive an email confirmation and tax receipt for your charitable ticket donation.
Some of TicketFast’s popular nonprofit partners include local schools, children’s hospitals, veterans associations, and performing arts programs. It’s an easy way to brighten someone’s day and put your extra tickets to good use if you can’t attend an event.
The seamless digital ticket transfer makes the donation process very quick and flexible. You can easily donate right up until the event if needed.
What if your phone dies or you lose access to your digital tickets?
In the very unlikely event your phone dies, loses connectivity, or you otherwise can’t access your TicketFast tickets right before entering an event, you do have some options:
– **Use a friend’s phone** – If you’re with friends, have them display your TicketFast tickets on their device. Since the tickets are tied to your TicketFast account, not any specific device, the tickets will still scan properly.
– **Use the TicketFast web app** – Log into your TicketFast account on a friend’s smartphone browser or a venue computer. You can access your tickets on the web to display them.
– **Get help from TicketFast or venue staff** – Explain the situation to an employee. They can contact TicketFast support to verify your account and tickets if needed to grant you entry.
– **Show a backup barcode** – Within your TicketFast account, save a backup barcode under your tickets which can be scanned if needed. You can print the backup barcode, take a screenshot, or save it in your digital wallet.
– **Show confirmation email** – Open your TicketFast ticket confirmation email which contains ticket details that may help verify your purchase.
While certainly inconvenient, with some patience and assistance you should still be able to gain entry with digital tickets even if your mobile access is temporarily blocked. So don’t panic if you encounter phone issues on site.
Conclusion
The bottom line is TicketFast completely eliminates the need to print tickets. You can conveniently access your event tickets at anytime with the TicketFast app. Venues can quickly scan and validate your digital tickets right off your smartphone screen.
Digital ticketing provides flexibility to easily transfer or sell tickets when needed. And there’s backup options in the rare case you lose mobile access. While printing paper tickets is still an option, it is definitely not a requirement with TicketFast’s innovative digital ticketing platform.