Tink Partners with Eventim to Roll Out Pay by Bank Service Across Europe

  • Payments
  • 04.09.2024 09:25 am

CTS EVENTIM, the leading provider of ticketing services and live entertainment in Europe, and number two in the world, is offering its customers a new, simple, and user-friendly payment option. Collaborating with Tink, a market-leading payment services and data enrichment platform, CTS EVENTIM has now added Pay by Bank to its checkout process. Pay by Bank shortens the payment journey and improves the user experience. CTS EVENTIM systems and platforms sell more than 300 million tickets per year worldwide – through physical box offices, online portals, and mobile apps. 

Harnessing Tink’s expansive pan-European network, Pay by Bank is now a checkout option for CTS EVENTIM customers across AustriaGermanythe NetherlandsPoland and the United Kingdom – with ambitions to expand into more markets throughout 2024. 

Pay by Bank is an open banking online payment method that lets users authenticate and initiate payments directly from their bank account into a seller’s account in just a few clicks. With minimal data entry and fewer redirects, this account-to-account payment offering provides a secure and streamlined experience – allowing merchants to differentiate themselves from the competition.

Sören Kuthning, Head of E-Commerce Finance Operations, CTS EVENTIM: “We’ve integrated Pay by Bank from Tink to offer our customers a seamless, secure, and instant way to pay directly from their bank accounts. This enhances the checkout experience by reducing payment failures and processing times. The additional option not only improves customer satisfaction but also supports us in delivering an efficient and reliable service.”

Thomas Gmelch, DACH Payments Director at Tink, added: “Today's consumers demand simplicity and speed in their payment processes, particularly when purchasing tickets for sought after events. Pay by Bank delivers precisely that, offering one of the smoothest online payment experiences. 

“Partnering with Eventim allows us to show the true value of Pay by Bank. With this payment method, the only prerequisite is a bank account, opening up the possibility of serving millions of new and frequent Eventim customers. Being part of Visa ensures we are able to provide trusted and secure payment solutions across all of Eventim's primary markets, leveraging over 60 years of experience in shaping the future of commerce.”

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