Ticketek and PayPal Australia partner to offer flexible, secure and convenient payments for fans
Fans can now use PayPal across Ticketek’s platform in Australia, enjoying the convenience and protection PayPal is renowned for.
Sydney, 22 July 2025: PayPal Australia and Ticketek today announced a deal that will see PayPal added as a payment method on Ticketek’s leading ticketing platform, giving Australian fans a secure and flexible way to buy tickets to the live entertainment they love.
As a result of the deal, Australians will be able to pay with PayPal and access PayPal’s buy now, pay later (BNPL) solution, PayPal Pay in 41, from within the PayPal checkout flow, across Ticketek’s platform.
With PayPal available on Ticketek, fans can confidently know they are buying tickets with a simple and trusted payment method supported by Buyer Protection2 and the security of PayPal’s platform which includes advanced encryption and real-time fraud detection to help keep transactions safe.
With decades of experience in digital payments, PayPal continuously invests in technology and expertise to stay ahead of evolving threats. Every transaction is monitored for suspicious activity, while customer data is safeguarded through strict privacy standards and industry-leading security protocols.
“PayPal’s inherent security and protections is why millions of individuals and businesses worldwide trust PayPal to manage their payments with confidence – and it’s what makes PayPal Australia’s most trusted online payment option3,” said Simon Banks, Managing Director, PayPal Australia.
“Our data shows that Australian consumers are over three times more likely to make a transaction when PayPal is offered at checkout, demonstrating the value the PayPal brand brings to this partnership4. With PayPal on Ticketek, fans can check out in as little as seconds or choose to spread the cost with PayPal Pay in 4, using a flexible payment option they know and trust.”
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About Ticketek
Ticketek is a leading ticketing partner to the entertainment and sports industry and operates Australia’s most advanced multi-channel ticket sales and distribution network. Ticketek is part of Ticketek Entertainment Group, a leading global live entertainment, ticketing and technology business PASSIONATE ABOUT MAKING LIFE BETTER LIVE
PayPal has been revolutionising commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. For more information, visit https://about.pypl.com/ and https://investor.pypl.com/.
PayPal Australia has been serving Australians since 2005 and has more than 9.5 million active Australian customer accounts. The PayPal service is provided by PayPal Australia Pty Limited (ABN 93 111 195 389) which holds an Australian Financial Services Licence number 304962. For more information visit PayPal Australia Newsroom and follow us on Instagram or Facebook.
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References
- PayPal Pay in 4 is provided by PayPal Credit Pty Limited (ABN 66 600 629 258) which holds Australian Credit Licence Number 568848. Terms and eligibility rules apply: https://www.paypal.com/au/legalhub/paypal/home.
- Buyer Protection is available on eligible purchases where PayPal is used. Terms apply: https://www.paypal.com/au/webapps/mpp/ua/buyer-protection
- Roy Morgan 2024 Trusted Brands Award and PayPal eCommerce Index 2025.
- PayPal eCommerce Index 2025
