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Events and Tickets

Event organisers and venues can use VM Number for ticket sales, on-site payments, and add-ons. Shopping basket works for fixed ticket types and merchandise; open amount works for donations, pay-what-you-want, or variable top-ups.

When VM Number fits events

  • Ticket types — Fixed ticket categories (e.g. "Standard", "VIP", "Day pass"). The customer selects and pays in the app (shopping basket).
  • On-site sales — Merchandise, programmes, or refreshments with set prices (shopping basket).
  • Donations or tips — Audience or visitors pay what they want (open amount).
  • Rounding or add-ons — Variable amounts for charity or extra items (open amount).

You can use the same VM Number for tickets and on-site sales if your setup allows both modes.

Using shopping basket for events

For fixed ticket types or products:

  1. Add your ticket types or products and prices to your VM Number catalogue (e.g. "Standard ticket", "VIP", "T-shirt").
  2. Share your VM Number at the venue, on posters, or in pre-event communications.
  3. The customer opens the app, enters your number, selects what they want, and pays.

Keep names short and clear ("Friday pass", "Merch – cap") so they're easy to recognise in the app. Update the list when you add or remove options or change prices.

Using open amount for events

For variable amounts (donations, pay-what-you-want, or when you tell them the total):

  1. Communicate the amount (e.g. "Suggested donation 50 kr", or the total for a custom order).
  2. Share your VM Number (and a reference if useful, e.g. "Donation" or "Stand 3").
  3. The customer enters the amount in the app and pays.

Useful for fundraising, tips to performers or staff, or one-off purchases where the total isn't from a fixed list.

Best practices for events

  • Display your VM Number prominently — At the entrance, at stands, and on signage so visitors can pay without queueing at a card reader.
  • Use a QR code if available — Speeds up payment when many people pay in a short time.
  • Use references when needed — For open amount, a short reference (e.g. "Donation", "Stand 2") helps you track where payments came from.

For more guidance, see Best practices.

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