How to Sell Event Tickets Online in Nigeria and Get Paid Fast
Learn how to sell your events ticket online and get fast payout
How Attendees Pay for Tickets
When someone buys a ticket on Shows.ng, they can choose from multiple payment options that cover the full range of how Nigerians prefer to pay, no buyer gets left behind at checkout.
Debit / Credit Cards
Visa and Mastercard accepted. The fastest option for most buyers — instant confirmation, zero stress.
Bank Transfer
Pay directly from any Nigerian bank account. No card? No problem — your money still gets through.
USSD
Works on any phone, any network, anywhere in Nigeria. A game-changer for reaching audiences outside major cities.
Online Banking
For buyers who prefer their bank's internet portal. Familiar, trusted, and fully supported.
Every transaction goes through a secure, encrypted checkout. Attendees receive instant confirmation with their QR-coded ticket delivered to their email or phone — so there's no guesswork about whether payment went through.
The more ways someone can pay, the fewer people abandon checkout. Fewer drop-offs = more tickets sold for you.
What Does Shows.ng Charge?
Transparency is one of the things Shows.ng is proudest of. The pricing is exactly what it says — nothing buried in the small print.
on orders above ₦1,000
📊 Real Example — ₦5,000 Ticket
You can either absorb these fees yourself or pass them on to your buyers when setting up your event — the choice is yours. For most organizers, this is significantly cheaper than printing physical tickets, hiring gate agents, and managing cash.
How Payouts Work: Getting Your Money
Shows.ng processes daily payouts to event organizers. Once your tickets start selling, your earnings don't sit in limbo — they move. Here's the exact flow:
You sell tickets
Attendees book through your event page. Every successful transaction is logged in real time on your organizer dashboard — you can see sales the moment they happen.
Your balance accumulates
Your earnings stack up in your Shows.ng account. Log in at any time to see exactly how much you've made, how many tickets are sold, and which ticket types are moving fastest.
You receive your payout
Shows.ng processes payouts directly to your registered bank account — reliably, on schedule, usually between 48hours after each day. You don't have to wait until after your event is over. You can even request for instant cashout from your shows.ng organizers' dashboard.
Online Ticketing vs. Cash at the Gate
Many Nigerian organizers still rely on cash sales or manual transfers. Here's an honest comparison:
Setting Up Payments for Your Event
Getting started on Shows.ng takes less than 10 minutes. No POS machine, no payment gateway of your own — the platform handles all the infrastructure.
Create a free account
Sign up at shows.ng — takes 2 minutes with email or Google.
Post your event
Fill in event details, set your ticket types, prices, and quantities.
Add your bank account
Enter your bank details so Shows.ng knows where to send your payouts.
Go live & get paid
Share your event link and watch sales — and payouts — roll in.
Common Questions About Payments & Payouts
Shows.ng processes daily payouts, which means you can receive funds as tickets are sold — you don't have to wait until after the event date.
Refund requests are handled in line with the Shows.ng Refund Policy. As the organizer, you set and communicate your own refund terms on your event page. The Shows.ng support team is available to assist where needed.
Yes. When setting up your event, you can choose whether to absorb the fee yourself or have it added on top of the ticket price for the buyer.
Absolutely. All transactions on Shows.ng are processed through an encrypted, bank-grade payment gateway. Attendee card details are never stored on the platform.
Shows.ng has a live chat and support team available to resolve payment issues quickly. Every transaction is logged, so tracing and fixing problems is fast.
Yes — Shows.ng supports flexible ticketing structures including early bird pricing, tiered tickets, group discounts, and referral codes to match your event's needs.
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