Sell Tickets and Take Payments with ThunderTix + Square
Simplify your ticketing and payment processing with the powerful combination of ThunderTix and Square. Whether you’re running a box office, selling concessions, or accepting donations, ThunderTix integrates seamlessly with all Square plans — Free, Plus, and Premium — giving your patrons more ways to pay and your team a faster, more reliable checkout experience.
Why ThunderTix + Square
Performing arts organizations, live music, and live event venues need ticketing software that connects every point of sale — online, in person, and on the go. With ThunderTix and Square working together, you can process credit card payments through the same trusted platform millions of businesses use every day.
- Box office ticket sales to accept chip, tap, and swipe payments with Square Terminals
- Online sales directly to your patrons
- Mobile sales through our free iOS and Android apps
- Accept Apple Pay and Google Pay for in-person transactions
- Get nightly deposits directly into your Square account
- Offer patrons a fast, familiar, and secure checkout experience
You can even process monthly recurring donations and monthly or annual memberships right alongside your ticket sales—making it easier than ever to grow ongoing support.
Sell Tickets Anywhere
Sell Tickets with Square Terminal for Box Office Sales
Use Square Terminals at your box office for quick, professional transactions. Patrons can pay by chip, tap, or mobile wallet, and every sale automatically syncs with your ThunderTix account in real time. With ThunderTix, selling tickets through the Square Terminal is quick and easy:
- In ThunderTix, choose your event and performance.
- Select the tickets or seats your patron wants.
- At checkout, choose Square Terminal as the payment method.
- Your patron taps or inserts their credit card (or uses Apple Pay / Google Pay).
- Payment is processed instantly in ThunderTix and tickets are generated.
Sell Tickets Anywhere with the Square Mobile Reader
Selling tickets at an outdoor festival or a touring performance? Connect ThunderTix with a Square Reader and process secure payments from your phone or tablet — perfect for on-the-go box office operations.
If you already own a Square mobile credit card reader, you can start selling tickets immediately using the ThunderTix mobile app for iOS and Android. This setup is perfect for pop-up events, offsite sales, or smaller venues that don’t need all of the ThunderTix features included with the full admin portal or a full Square Terminal. Simply connect your reader to your phone or tablet, log into the ThunderTix app, and process ticket payments on the spot—no need to invest in new hardware.
Online Ticket Sales
Square handles all online transactions through ThunderTix’s secure checkout. Patrons can purchase tickets, memberships, donations, and merchandise in a single, easy flow.
Multiple Terminals for Walk-Up Sales, Concessions & More
Connect one or more Square Terminals directly to your ThunderTix administrative portal to streamline in-person sales. From walk-up ticket purchases at the box office to selling concessions and merchandise, the Square Terminal makes transactions quick and convenient. Patrons can pay using a chip card, tap payment, Apple Pay, or Google Pay, with each sale instantly processed and recorded in ThunderTix. This integration ensures your team can handle busy event days with speed and accuracy, while offering customers secure payment options they know and trust.
Choose the Square Plan That Fits Your Venue
Square now offers three simple, value-packed plans:
| Plan | Monthly Price | Tap, dip, or swipe Fee | Online Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Square Free | $0 / location | 2.6% + $0.15 | 3.3% + 30¢ |
| Square Plus | $49 / location | 2.5% + $0.15 | 2.9% + 30¢ |
| Square Premium | $149 / location | 2.4% + $0.15 | 2.9% + 30¢ |
ThunderTix integrates with all three Square plans, so you can use the tools that best fit your operations — and upgrade anytime as your organization grows.
How to Sell Tickets Online Using Square with ThunderTix
Step 1 – Sign Up with Square
- First, create your Square account. Most organizations are approved within 24–48 hours, so you can often start selling tickets the same day.
Step 2 – Connect Square to ThunderTix
- Log into ThunderTix.
- Go to Account Settings (cog icon) → Gateway tab.
- Click Connect with Square.
- Sign into your Square account and verify your identity.
- Allow ThunderTix access to your Square account.
Step 3 – Confirm Settings
- Ensure your currency is correct (USD, CAD, AUD, EUR, GBP).
- Your access token, application ID, and location ID will sync automatically from Square.
- Click Add Gateway to save your changes.
You’re ready to begin selling event tickets with Square! Payments process immediately, and funds are transferred to your bank account according to your Square agreement.
Beyond Ticket Sales: Donations & Memberships
When you connect Square to ThunderTix, you can do much more than just sell tickets:
- Monthly Recurring Donations
Let patrons support your organization year-round with easy, automatic monthly gifts. - Monthly & Annual Memberships
Offer benefits to your most loyal supporters, with automated renewals through Square.
Both options are fully integrated with your ticketing process, so supporters can buy tickets, donate, or join—all in one seamless checkout.
Simplify Reconciliation and Reporting
ThunderTix automatically records all Square transactions, keeping your ticketing, concessions, and donations perfectly in sync. Nightly settlement reports make reconciliation easy, while your financial data stays centralized in one system — no exporting or manual entry required.
Secure, Compliant, and Reliable
Both ThunderTix and Square maintain full PCI compliance and advanced encryption standards to protect your patrons’ data. Funds deposit directly into your Square account, giving you complete visibility and control over every transaction.
- Predictable, transparent fees
- No long-term contracts
- Works with existing Square hardware
- Supports refunds and exchanges directly through ThunderTix
Frequently Asked Questions – Square ticketing integration
Can I sell event tickets with Square POS?
Yes. With ThunderTix + Square, you can sell tickets in-person via the Square Terminal or in advance of the event, online through your event pages.
Can I process recurring donations with Square?
Absolutely. ThunderTix supports monthly recurring donations so your supporters can give year-round.
Can I sell memberships through Square?
Yes—ThunderTix handles monthly and annual memberships with automated billing through your Square account.
Can I sell multiple ticket types (e.g., adult & child) in one transaction?
Yes. Create unlimited ticket variations in ThunderTix (Adult, Child, VIP, etc.) and process them together at checkout.
Does ThunderTix support barcode scanning for Square ticket sales?
Yes. All tickets generated in ThunderTix can include barcodes or QR codes for fast scanning at entry.
Can I sell concessions and merchandise with Square through ThunderTix?
Yes. ThunderTix offers a fast, streamlined interface for selling concessions or merchandise on site, fully integrated with Square Terminals and tablets for quick checkout. This setup is ideal for high-traffic concession stands or merch tables, allowing you to process chip, tap, Apple Pay, and Google Pay transactions in seconds—even during peak lines—while keeping all sales tied to your event reporting.
Can I track ticket inventory across online and box office sales?
Yes—ThunderTix manages your inventory in real time to prevent overselling.
Start Selling Today with ThunderTix + Square
With ThunderTix + Square, you’ll have everything you need to:
- Sell tickets online, at the box office, or via mobile apps
- Accept chip, tap, Apple Pay, and Google Pay payments
- Manage recurring donations and memberships
- Sell merchandise and concessions
- Track sales and attendance in one place
You’ll enjoy fast, secure transactions, automatic nightly deposits, and the peace of mind that comes from a system designed specifically for performing arts ticketing.
Contact us today to get started and see how ThunderTix can make Square ticketing fast, flexible, and fully integrated with your event operations.