Tap to Pay: Accept In-Person Payments at Your Events

overview tap to pay transforms your phone into a powerful payment terminal, letting you accept in person payments in seconds directly through your sweatpals host app never turn away walk ins or miss merchandise sales again—if someone wants to buy, you can help them instantly at your events the problem we solved before tap to pay walk in attendees couldn't join your events without pre registration you had to turn away spontaneous participants who showed up ready to sweat selling merchandise, drinks, or services required separate payment systems managing multiple payment platforms meant complicated reconciliation free community events had no easy way to generate revenue our solution tap to pay puts complete payment processing power directly in your sweatpals app accept walk in ticket sales, sell merchandise on the fly, and process any custom transaction—all while keeping everything organized in one unified system how it works for event hosts getting started open your event in the sweatpals app tap "point of sale" on your event details page choose your sale type walk in tickets sell existing event tickets to last minute attendees quick sale create custom items on the fly (merch, drinks, services) enter the amount and let your customer tap their card on your phone payment processed instantly through your connected stripe account walk in ticket sales customer arrives at your bootcamp without a reservation select "walk in tickets" → choose ticket type → process payment they're automatically added to your event roster no awkward "sorry, online only" conversations quick sale mode type any item name "sweatpals water bottle," "protein bar," "private training session" set your price $15, $8, $150 customer taps to pay transaction logged instantly in your orders dashboard for attendees simple payment experience show up to any sweatpals event host processes your payment directly on their phone tap your card, phone, or watch to pay you're instantly registered and ready to participate what you can buy last minute event tickets merchandise and branded gear post workout refreshments additional services offered by the host key features feature description perfect for walk in ticket sales sell existing event tickets to spontaneous attendees yoga classes, bootcamps, workshops quick sale mode create and sell custom items instantly merchandise, drinks, services stripe integration professional payment processing with tap to pay all transactions order tracking every sale logged in unified orders dashboard financial management event integration transactions automatically linked to your events simplified reconciliation revenue impact examples sarah's yoga studio before tap to pay lost 2 3 walk ins per class (couldn't take payment) after tap to pay captures 100% of walk in interest monthly impact +$400 from walk in tickets alone mike's bootcamp before tap to pay free events, no revenue stream after tap to pay sells protein shakes and branded gear post workout weekly impact +$200 in merchandise sales jessica's community events before tap to pay purely expense driven free events after tap to pay t shirt and sticker sales fund event costs monthly impact +$300 sustainable revenue stream best practices 💡 maximize walk in revenue set up your point of sale before each event starts position yourself near the entrance to catch spontaneous attendees most people who show up are ready to participate—make it easy for them 🛍️ prepare your merchandise strategy create a simple inventory list in your phone's notes "water bottles $15, t shirts $25, protein bars $8 " this makes quick sale entries faster and ensures consistent pricing 📱 keep your phone charged tap to pay runs on your phone's battery bring a portable charger to longer events or outdoor sessions a dead phone means missed sales opportunities 💳 test before your first event process a small test transaction ($1 2) before your first real event this ensures your stripe integration works smoothly and builds your confidence with the system 📊 monitor your orders dashboard check your orders tab regularly to track which items sell best and identify new revenue opportunities use this data to optimize your offerings for future events 🎯 position strategically for merchandise sales, set up your point of sale station where people naturally gather—near water stations, exits, or rest areas make the buying process feel natural, not pushy ⚡ use quick sale for everything don't limit yourself to physical products sell future private sessions, nutrition consultations, or premium event access if someone values your expertise, they'll pay for more of it troubleshooting issue likely cause quick fix payment fails to process poor internet connection move to area with stronger signal, try again "point of sale" option missing feature not activated contact support to enable tap to pay for your account card won't read phone positioning hold phone steady, ask customer to tap and hold for 2 3 seconds transaction not showing in orders sync delay wait 2 3 minutes, refresh orders tab customer says payment charged twice processing delay confusion check orders dashboard—sweatpals prevents duplicate charges stripe payout timing questions normal processing schedule payouts follow your standard stripe schedule (usually 2 business days) frequently asked questions q do i need special hardware to accept payments? a no! tap to pay works directly through your phone using stripe terminal technology no additional card readers or hardware required q what payment methods can i accept? a all major credit and debit cards, plus contactless payments like apple pay, google pay, and samsung pay customers just tap their card or device on your phone q how quickly do i receive my money? a funds follow your standard stripe payout schedule, typically 2 business days this is the same timing as your online ticket sales q can i sell items that aren't related to my specific event? a absolutely! quick sale mode lets you sell anything at any price many hosts sell branded merchandise, refreshments, or additional services during their events q what if someone wants to buy multiple items? a process each item as a separate transaction, or combine items into one quick sale entry (e g , "2 water bottles + t shirt $55") q do attendees get receipts? a yes, payment receipts are automatically sent via email through stripe you can also provide verbal confirmation using your orders dashboard advanced tips revenue optimization track your best selling items and optimal pricing through your orders dashboard test different merchandise offerings at different event types to maximize revenue per attendee seasonal opportunities prepare seasonal items for your quick sale inventory—water bottles in summer, branded hoodies in winter, holiday themed merchandise during december upselling strategies after processing an event ticket, mention your merchandise "we also have protein bars and water bottles if you're interested!" natural upselling feels helpful, not pushy need more help? having trouble with tap to pay? our support team is here to help email support\@sweatpals com