High-Risk Merchant Service for Ticket Brokers & Event Promoters
If you sell tickets—whether for concerts, sports events, festivals, webinars, or conferences—having a reliable and secure way to accept payments is absolutely essential for your business success. However, many payment processors classify the ticketing and event promotion industry as high-risk, making it difficult to obtain or maintain a merchant account.
This is especially true for resellers and promoters who operate with dynamic pricing models and last-minute sales, where payments tend to be large and fluctuate rapidly.
Why Is Your Business Considered High-Risk?
Payment processors rank ticketing and event promotion among the highest-risk industries due to several factors:
- High refund and chargeback rates. Frequent event cancellations, rescheduling, and customer dissatisfaction lead to many disputed transactions, directly affecting revenue and business reputation.
- Ticket resales. Many platforms and banks view ticket reselling as a legally complex and unstable business model with increased risks of fraud and disputes.
- Card-not-present transactions. Online and phone sales are more vulnerable to fraud, triggering heightened scrutiny from payment processors.
- Large and fast-moving transactions. Rapid changes in payment volumes and amounts often raise red flags in fraud detection systems.
- Future services. When an event occurs months after the purchase, payment systems bear higher liability and risk exposure.
Because of these challenges, popular platforms like Stripe, PayPal, and Square frequently reject applications or freeze accounts in this sector. That’s why having a dedicated high-risk merchant account is critical for protecting your revenue and scaling your business confidently.
How Does Our Free Service Work?
We understand how frustrating it is to face rejection after rejection, especially while trying to grow your business. That’s why 100Services offers a completely free service that matches you with the best high-risk payment provider tailored to your business model and risk profile.
Our service includes:
- Free consultation and risk assessment. We thoroughly analyze your business to understand your operations and risk factors.
- Customized matching with reliable high-risk processors. We work only with trusted partners who specialize in ticket sales and event promotion.
- Complete document preparation and submission. We help you gather and prepare all necessary paperwork for successful application review.
- Step-by-step guidance until full integration. We assist in setting up payment gateways and provide technical support.
- Ongoing support and chargeback mitigation strategies. We ensure your account remains healthy and transactions secure long-term.
💸 You never pay us anything—no setup fees, no hidden costs. We receive compensation only from the processor once your account is approved and active, aligning our incentives with your success.
Why Is the Service Free?
This is a fair question—why do we provide such an extensive service at no cost?
💼 Our business model is based on referral partnerships with reputable high-risk payment processors. When we bring a qualified merchant like you to a processor, they pay us a commission—but only after your account is approved and live.
🧩 This allows us to offer end-to-end support—including analysis, matching, application assistance, and post-launch help—completely free for you. No surprise fees, no memberships, just results.
What You Get When You Work With Us
Our goal is not only to get you approved but to help you grow and protect your revenue with the right tools:
✅ Reliable processing solutions. We connect you only with vetted providers specializing in ticket sales and event businesses—no risky platforms or sudden shutdowns.
✅ Fast approvals. Most of our clients get approved within 3–5 business days. We guide you through every step and eliminate delays caused by missing or incorrect documents.
✅ Powerful payment tools. Accept payments online, by phone, through booking forms, or via mobile apps. Full support for multi-platform and custom checkout solutions.
✅ Chargeback protection tools. Gain access to advanced fraud detection, alerts, and prevention systems like 3D Secure and Chargeback Alerts.
✅ Recurring billing and card storage. Perfect for season passes, memberships, and early access ticket sales.
Who Can Benefit from Our Services?
We work with a broad range of businesses in the events and ticketing industry:
- Online ticket platforms and marketplaces
- Concert and festival promoters
- Sports ticket resellers and brokers
- Tour operators selling bundled ticket + travel packages
- Theater booking agencies and cultural venues
- Event planners, webinar hosts, and B2B seminar organizers
If your business involves reselling, future-dated events, or fast-moving ticket sales, we’ll ensure you’re supported by a provider equipped to handle your specific needs.
Why Choose 100Services?
✅ Industry-specific expertise. We specialize exclusively in high-risk businesses. We know what underwriters look for and how to avoid red flags.
✅ Tailored processor matching. We don’t pick random providers—we match you with the best fit for your ticketing model, size, and risk level.
✅ Truly free service. You never pay us a dime. Our success depends on your approval and active processing.
✅ Hands-on support. From document prep to technical integration—we’re with you every step of the way.
✅ Chargeback reduction strategies. We advise on how to minimize disputes, improve refund policies, and secure transactions for the long term.
Start Accepting Payments Without Fear
The right payment processor is more than a convenience—it’s protection for your business and revenue. Without a proper high-risk account, your funds and business continuity are at risk.
🎯 Don’t waste weeks on blind applications. Let 100Services match you with the perfect high-risk merchant account—customized for ticket brokers and event promoters.
📩 Contact us today and start accepting payments securely, professionally, and with expert support in just a few days!
Frequently Asked Questions
Ticket brokers and event promoters are often flagged as high-risk because of the nature of their transactions. These businesses frequently deal with large-volume sales, high chargeback ratios, last-minute cancellations, and future-dated delivery, all of which increase the risk for payment processors. Reselling and secondary markets can also complicate regulatory and compliance requirements. Additionally, card-not-present transactions are more vulnerable to fraud and disputes. These risk factors cause mainstream processors like Stripe or PayPal to reject or freeze accounts in the event industry. That’s why a high-risk merchant account is essential — and we help you find the most reliable one at no cost.
Our service at 100Services is designed to eliminate the trial-and-error process many ticketing businesses face. We analyze your business model, transaction volume, and risk profile to match you with a payment processor that specializes in ticket sales. We guide you through every step — from documentation and compliance to final approval and integration. Our hands-on support ensures you avoid rejections and delays. You benefit from a faster setup, industry-specific tools, and long-term processing stability — and we never charge a fee for any of it.
There’s no catch. We never charge you for our help — no consulting fees, no sign-up costs, and no hidden upsells. Our revenue comes only from our referral relationships with trusted high-risk payment processors. When we help you get approved and onboarded successfully, they pay us a small commission for bringing them a qualified business. This way, we stay completely aligned with your success — we only benefit when you do. It also means we’re highly motivated to find you the best possible match quickly and professionally.
To apply for a high-risk merchant account in the ticketing or event space, you’ll need a few standard business documents: company registration or business license, a government-issued ID, and a U.S.-based bank account. Additionally, processors may ask for a refund policy, event schedules, customer service details, sales projections, and your website link. If you’re a reseller or promoter, some documentation about supplier partnerships or ticket sourcing can be helpful. Don’t worry — we’ll walk you through the full checklist and help you submit everything properly to increase your approval chances.
In most cases, our clients are approved within 3 to 5 business days. However, the timeline depends on how quickly your documentation is submitted and how complex your business model is. Our team helps you prepare and review everything in advance to avoid delays. Once approved, your merchant gateway and payment system can be up and running within 24–48 hours. Our streamlined process ensures you’re not left waiting — we know that speed matters in your industry.
Yes! The payment providers we work with support a wide range of transaction types, including online checkout, mobile apps, phone-based payments (MOTO), and even POS if needed. Whether you’re selling digital event access, physical tickets, or VIP packages, you’ll have the tools to accept payments securely. Recurring billing, ticket holds, card-on-file, and multi-currency support are also available in many of our solutions. We ensure that your merchant account setup aligns with how you sell and how your customers prefer to pay.
Yes, absolutely. Chargebacks are common in the ticketing space, but they don’t have to be damaging. Many of our partnered processors offer chargeback alerts, 3D Secure authentication, and real-time fraud detection to help prevent disputes before they occur. We also advise you on how to optimize your refund policy, communicate effectively with customers, and improve your terms of service. Reducing chargebacks not only saves money — it protects your merchant account from termination. With the right tools and guidance, you can maintain a stable processing environment.
Applying directly can lead to unnecessary rejections and even blacklisting. Most ticketing businesses don’t know which processors support their model or how to present their application correctly. At 100Services, we know exactly what underwriters want to see. We match you with the most compatible processor from our network and guide you from start to finish — at no cost to you. That means fewer delays, higher approval rates, and better processing terms. And since we only succeed when your account is approved, you can be sure we’re in your corner 100%.
