When organizing an event, it’s important to consider how attendees will pay for tickets and registration fees. Here are some options for accepting payments and issuing tickets:

1. Online ticketing platforms: Many online ticketing platforms are available, such as Eventbrite, Ticketmaster, and Brown Paper Tickets. These platforms allow you to set up an event page, create different ticket types, and accept payments through various methods, such as credit card or PayPal. Some platforms also offer marketing tools and analytics to help you promote your event and track ticket sales.
2. Payment gateways: If you have a website for your event, you can set up a payment gateway, such as PayPal or Stripe, to accept payments directly. This allows attendees to pay through your website and receive a confirmation email or receipt.
3. Manual payments: For smaller events or if you prefer to handle payments manually, you can accept payments by check, cash, or bank transfer. This requires more coordination and record-keeping on your part, but it can also save on processing fees.
4. On-site payments: If your event is free or if you’re accepting payments at the door, you can use a mobile payment solution, such as Square or PayPal Here, to accept credit card payments on-site.

When issuing tickets, you can choose to issue physical tickets or electronic tickets (e-tickets) that can be scanned at the door. Many ticketing platforms allow you to customize the look and feel of your tickets and provide tools to track attendance and check-in attendees.

Whichever payment and ticketing method you choose, make sure to communicate clearly with your attendees about the process and provide clear instructions for purchasing tickets and registering for your event.