If you’ve found concert or event tickets on Ticketmaster and you’re wondering whether you can spread the cost, you’re in the right place. Here’s the quick answer:
Yes — Ticketmaster accepts Afterpay in Australia. You can pay for tickets in four interest-free instalments, with the first quarter of the total due at checkout. But it’s not available on every ticket type, so let’s go through exactly how it works and where the catches are.
Quick note: Afterpay is listed as an accepted payment method in Ticketmaster’s official Australian payment guide, alongside PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, Amex and Ticketmaster Gift Card.
How to pay with Afterpay on Ticketmaster
Using Afterpay at checkout is straightforward:
- Pick your event and select your tickets as usual, then head to the checkout page.
- On the payments page, choose Afterpay from the list of payment methods.
- You’ll be sent to Afterpay to log in to your existing account — or to set one up on the spot if you don’t have one yet.
- Afterpay shows your payment schedule: 25% now, then three more payments every two weeks over six weeks.
- Confirm, and you’re returned to Ticketmaster to finish your order.
The tickets are secured as soon as your first instalment goes through, which makes Afterpay handy for high-demand shows where waiting to save up could mean missing out.
What you need for an Afterpay account
To use Afterpay you’ll need to:
- Be at least 18 years old and live in Australia or New Zealand
- Have an Australian debit or credit card (Visa or Mastercard) linked as your payment method
- Have a valid, verifiable email address and mobile number
- Pass Afterpay’s eligibility checks — credit checks apply
One thing worth knowing: Afterpay starts new customers on a lower spend limit, which grows over time as you build a good repayment history. If your ticket order is bigger than your current Afterpay limit, the checkout won’t go through — so check your available spend in the Afterpay app first, especially for premium seats or group bookings.
When you can’t use Afterpay on Ticketmaster
Afterpay isn’t a blanket option across the whole site. It doesn’t work for:
- Verified Resale tickets — Afterpay (along with PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay and gift cards) can’t be used on the resale marketplace
- Select events — Ticketmaster says not every payment method is available for every event, so the option may simply not appear at checkout for some shows
You also can’t split a single payment across multiple cards, so if Afterpay alone doesn’t cover the order, you’ll need another way to pay.
Does it cost anything extra?
There’s no interest and no extra charge from Ticketmaster for choosing Afterpay — the total you pay is the same as any other method. Where it can get expensive is if you miss a repayment. Afterpay’s late fees in Australia are:
- $10 the day after a payment is missed (for orders of $40 or more)
- $7 more if it’s still unpaid seven days later
- Total late fees are capped at the lower of 25% of the order value or $68 per order
- For orders under $40, a one-time fee of up to 25% of the order applies
Missing a payment also pauses your Afterpay account — you can’t make new purchases until you catch up — and may reduce your spend limit.
What happens if your event is cancelled?
If an event is cancelled or rescheduled and you get a refund, Ticketmaster refunds to your original payment method. For Afterpay purchases that means the money goes back through Afterpay, which will adjust or close out your payment plan. Keep an eye on your Afterpay app after a refund to make sure the schedule was updated and no instalments are taken after the refund lands.
Alternatives to Afterpay on Ticketmaster
If Afterpay isn’t available for your event or your limit won’t cover it, a few alternatives exist:
- PayPal Pay in 4 — Ticketmaster also supports PayPal’s four-instalment option for purchases under $2,000, with no signup or late fees according to Ticketmaster’s own payment guide
- Zip Pay — a popular local alternative; see our Zip Pay guide for how it compares
- Ticketmaster Gift Card — bought online or at Kmart, Target, Big W and Officeworks, usable as full or partial payment (though not for resale tickets)
The bottom line
Yes, Ticketmaster does Afterpay in Australia — it’s an official, supported payment method for eligible events. Pay in four over six weeks, first quarter upfront, no interest as long as you pay on time. Just remember it doesn’t work on Verified Resale tickets, your Afterpay spend limit has to cover the order, and late fees are real. Check your Afterpay app for your available limit before you sit in a presale queue, and you’ll know exactly where you stand.
