E-tickets have become the standard for events of all sizes. But how do you sell e-tickets yourself, without technical knowledge or expensive software? And what exactly does a visitor receive? In this article, we explain the complete picture — from purchase to QR scan at the door. Do you want to get a clear picture of selling online tickets for your event first? Then read the explanation of the entire process, costs, and possibilities.
What is an e-ticket?
An e-ticket (also known as a digital ticket, online ticket, or electronic ticket) is a digital version of an admission ticket. Unlike a paper ticket, an e-ticket exists only digitally: it is sent via email, stored on your phone, and scanned at the entrance via a QR code.
For a visitor, it works simply: pay → receive email → show QR code at the door. For the organizer, selling e-tickets means you never have to print, send, or manually check off physical tickets again.
How does selling e-tickets via Kaartjie work?
Selling online tickets via Kaartjie is fully automated, including e-tickets. As soon as a visitor purchases a ticket and pays via iDEAL | Wero, the following happens automatically:
Payment processed
The iDEAL payment is processed immediately via payment provider Mollie. You will receive a notification in your dashboard.
E-ticket sent by email
The visitor receives a confirmation email within a few seconds with their e-ticket as a PDF attachment. The ticket displays the name of the event, date, location, and a unique QR code.
Apple Wallet (optional)
iPhone users can add their e-ticket to Apple Wallet with a single tap. That way, they don't have to open the email — the ticket is always ready on the lock screen.
QR scan at the door
You scan the QR codes at the entrance with the free Kaartjie scan app on any smartphone. Each e-ticket is unique and valid only once — making fraud impossible.
Benefits of e-tickets for organizers
No printing costs
No printing, sending, or collecting paper cards. Everything digital and automatic.
Fraud-proof
Each QR code is unique and is highlighted upon scan. Copied tickets are recognized immediately.
Quick access
QR scanning is faster than checking names. Longer lines at the door are a thing of the past.
Real-time insight
Your dashboard shows live how many visitors have already entered — by entrance, by ticket type.
What does a visitor receive with an e-ticket?
When someone buys an e-ticket via your Kaartjie page, he or she receives:
- A confirmation email with all the event details.
- The e-ticket as a PDF attachment , print-friendly but also great to display on a phone screen.
- A unique QR code that grants access at the door.
- An Apple Wallet link to save the ticket on iPhone or Apple Watch.
Visitors do not need to install anything extra. The QR code works on any phone screen — even on a printout if someone prefers to hold something in their hand.
How do you scan e-tickets at the door?
To scan e-tickets, use the free Kaartjie scan app . Open the app in your smartphone's browser (no download required), log in with your account, and select the event. Then point the camera at the QR code:
- Green — ticket valid, visitor may enter.
- Red — ticket invalid or already scanned.
You can use multiple smartphones simultaneously at different entrances. All scans are synchronized in real time.
How much does it cost to sell e-tickets?
At Kaartjie , you pay from €0.35 per e-ticket including VAT: €0.35 for free events, €0.80 for paid events (including iDEAL transaction fees). No setup fees, no subscription, no extra costs for the scan app or Apple Wallet integration. Everything is included.
You can read more about costs in What does online ticket sales cost?
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