Scan or type
Use your device's camera, a USB scanner, or type the code printed under the QR code.
QR check-in, free
Check guests in by QR code
Every ticket has its own QR code. At the door, scan it with a camera or a USB scanner, or type the code, and see at once if it is good.
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Why Payly
No ticket gets in twice
A used ticket shows when it was checked in, and several people can scan at once without letting the same ticket in twice.
The guest list
Find a guest by name, email or code, check them in from the list, resend their tickets or download the list as CSV.
How check-in works in Payly
Guests bring their QR codes. You scan them at the door.
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Sell or reserve tickets
Guests get a QR code for each ticket by email, or on the page for a free ticket.
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Open Check in
In your event's dashboard, open Check in on a phone, tablet or computer.
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Scan at the door
Each scan says Checked in, Already checked in, or that the ticket was refunded.
What you get
- A code and QR code for every ticket
- Camera scanning, USB scanners and typed codes
- Used and refunded tickets turned away
- Undo for a check-in made by mistake
- A count of how many have checked in
- A guest list to search, check in from, resend tickets and download
What it costs
$0
Completely free - no paid plan, no transaction fees, no commission
PayPal and Stripe charge their standard processing fees, as they would on any platform.
Start from a template
Start from one of these and change anything you like, or start from scratch.
Concert
Several pages: early bird, general admission and VIP, then a tour T-shirt in your size.
Market
Early entry, general entry and free tickets for kids.
Comedy show
General admission and front-row seats, with a limit for the room.
Honest answers
Do I need a scanner app?
No. Check in opens in your browser and uses your device's camera.
Who on my team can check guests in?
The owner, admins and editors. Viewers can see the guest list and how many have checked in.
Does it work offline?
No. Check in needs an internet connection.
Is it really free?
Yes. There is no monthly fee, no transaction fee and no paid tier. PayPal and Stripe charge their standard processing fees on each payment, as they would on any platform. How can this possibly be free?
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