When it comes to buying tickets for concerts, sports games, and other events online, Ticketmaster is one of the biggest and most well-known ticket retailers. Many Ticketmaster customers are interested in knowing whether they need to use Google Wallet in order to purchase tickets on Ticketmaster. Here is a quick rundown of what you need to know about using Google Wallet with Ticketmaster.
What is Google Wallet?
Google Wallet is an online payment system and digital wallet service operated by Google. It allows users to store credit cards, debit cards, loyalty cards, gift cards and other payment methods in one place for convenient online shopping and payments. With Google Wallet, you can use stored payment information to check out quickly when purchasing items online or make contactless payments in stores using your mobile device.
Key Features
- Stores payment methods like credit/debit cards, PayPal, and bank accounts
- Make online purchases without entering your card details every time
- Send and receive money from other Wallet users
- Pay in stores using Wallet’s contactless payments via NFC
- Access loyalty cards, gift cards, and offers
- Available as a mobile app and browser extension
Is Google Wallet Required for Ticketmaster?
Google Wallet is not required to make purchases on Ticketmaster. You can use any major credit card, debit card or PayPal account to buy tickets on Ticketmaster without needing to have Google Wallet.
Ticketmaster accepts all major credit and debit cards including Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. They also accept PayPal as a payment method. You can enter your card details directly each time you make a transaction, or store your card on your Ticketmaster account for faster checkouts on future purchases.
Payment Methods Accepted by Ticketmaster
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
- PayPal
- Ticketmaster Gift Cards
So Google Wallet is not needed to complete purchases on Ticketmaster. However, Ticketmaster customers can choose to use Google Wallet as a payment option if they want to. When you use Google Wallet with Ticketmaster, your tickets will be processed using the credit/debit card or other payment source you have stored in your Google Wallet account.
Benefits of Using Google Wallet for Ticketmaster Purchases
While Google Wallet is not required by Ticketmaster, there are some potential benefits to using it:
Faster checkouts
Once you store a card on Google Wallet, you don’t need to re-enter your credit card details when checking out on Ticketmaster. This can make the checkout process much quicker.
Extra security
Google Wallet allows you to store your credit or debit card information securely. You don’t need to worry about entering card details on multiple sites.
Mobile payments
If you use Google Wallet on your mobile device, you can use it to make NFC contactless payments in some stores when buying tickets at the box office.
Ticket organization
Google Wallet keeps all your tickets stored in one place for easy access.
How to Use Google Wallet on Ticketmaster
If you want to use Google Wallet when purchasing tickets on Ticketmaster, here is how it works:
- Sign up for a Google Wallet account if you don’t have one already.
- Add a credit/debit card, bank account or other payment source to your Google Wallet.
- When checking out on Ticketmaster, select “Google Pay” as your payment option.
- If prompted, enter your Google Wallet email and password.
- Your Ticketmaster order will be processed using the payment method stored in your Google Wallet account.
The ticket purchase is completed immediately using your Google Wallet details. There are no extra steps involved in the checkout process when using Google Wallet with Ticketmaster.
Google Pay vs. Google Wallet
Google Pay and Google Wallet are closely related services for making online, mobile and in-store payments:
Google Pay | Google Wallet |
---|---|
Payment service that lets you check out quickly online, in apps, and in stores | Digital wallet that stores your payment methods in one place |
Focuses only on payment functionality | Includes extra features like storing tickets, loyalty cards, etc |
Just a payment form that is accepted by many sites and merchants | A full service app and account for managing payments and other items |
When you use Google Pay on a site like Ticketmaster, it is processing your payment using a card stored in your Google Wallet account in the background. So Google Pay acts as the payment form, while Google Wallet holds your actual payment details.
Using Google Pay on Ticketmaster
Ticketmaster also accepts Google Pay as a payment option directly, without needing to go through Google Wallet. Here is how it works:
- Add a credit/debit card to the Google Pay app or site.
- When checking out on Ticketmaster, select Google Pay as your payment method.
- Follow the prompts to authenticate with your Google account.
- Your Ticketmaster order will be processed using your Google Pay payment card.
So Google Pay offers a shortcut that allows you to use a stored Google card on Ticketmaster without explicitly going through Google Wallet. But in the background it is still using your Wallet account to process the transaction.
Using Apple Pay on Ticketmaster
Along with Google Pay, Ticketmaster also accepts Apple Pay as a payment option. Apple Pay works similarly:
- You store credit/debit cards on your Apple ID account.
- When checking out, select Apple Pay and authenticate with Touch ID or Face ID.
- Your Ticketmaster order is processed using your Apple Pay payment card.
So Apple Pay offers the same kind of shortcut for Ticketmaster purchases as Google Pay does. You don’t need to enter your card each time – just authenticate with your fingerprint or face.
Other Digital Wallets Accepted by Ticketmaster
Along with Google Wallet, Google Pay and Apple Pay, there are some other digital wallet options accepted by Ticketmaster including:
- Samsung Pay
- PayPal
- Venmo
If you already use one of these payment services, you can select it at checkout to complete your Ticketmaster purchase. As with Google and Apple Pay, you won’t need to enter card details each time.
Conclusion
In summary, while Google Wallet is not required to make purchases on Ticketmaster, it can be used as a payment option if desired to enable faster checkouts. Customers can store their payment methods in Google Wallet, then use it to complete Ticketmaster transactions in just a few clicks. Google Pay provides a shortcut that also allows using a stored Google card for Ticketmaster payments without going through Wallet explicitly. But other digital wallets like Apple Pay and Samsung Pay are also accepted.
So the choice is up to each customer – use your credit card directly, your Google Wallet account, Google Pay, Apple Pay, or any other accepted digital wallet service. Ultimately, Google Wallet is not mandatory, but it does provide a convenient way to store your payment information for streamlined checkouts on Ticketmaster.