TicketSource fees in 2026
A community-events stalwart, big in amateur theatre and village halls. Two routes: 7% including VAT (minimum 25p) with TicketSource processing, or 4.5% + VAT if you plug in your own Stripe.
The rate, on the record
7% incl VAT (min 25p) — or 4.5% + VAT via your own Stripe — Verified from TicketSource's pricing page in the May 2026 audit.
| Ticket price | Fee per ticket | Effective rate | Fan total (pass-on) |
|---|---|---|---|
| £5 | £0.35 | 7.0% | £5.35 |
| £10 | £0.70 | 7.0% | £10.70 |
| £15 | £1.05 | 7.0% | £16.05 |
| £25 | £1.75 | 7.0% | £26.75 |
| £50 | £3.50 | 7.0% | £53.50 |
| £100 | £7.00 | 7.0% | £107.00 |
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Strengths and costs
Where TicketSource earns its keep
- Published, verifiable pricing
- Own-Stripe route cuts the rate to 4.5% + VAT
- Well-suited to seated amateur productions
Where it costs you
- 7% headline route is pricier than it first looks on big tickets
- Interface shows its age against newer platforms
Against the whole UK market
Every platform's cost on the same 100 × £20 event — sorted by verification tier, then price.
Figures computed from each platform's stated rate (2026-07-26 data review). Where a rate excludes VAT it is shown grossed-up at 20%. Card processing paid to Stripe/PayPal applies similarly on most platforms and is excluded. Quote-only platforms can't be computed — their rates are negotiated.
Questions people ask
What does TicketSource charge in 2026?
TicketSource's current structure is 7% incl VAT (min 25p) — or 4.5% + VAT via your own Stripe. On a £20 ticket that's £1.40 per ticket — 7.0% of face value.
Who pays the fee — me or my fans?
By default the fee is added on the fan's side at checkout — buyers pay face value plus the fee. Many platforms let organisers absorb it instead; either way the total is what the market responds to.
What are the cheapest alternatives to TicketSource?
For lower fees, compare TicketSource against flat-fee Ticket Tailor (60p + VAT PAYG, credits from 22p) and zero-fee Tickts (£0). The right choice depends on whether TicketSource's audience genuinely brings you buyers — see our alternatives guide.
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See what £0 booking fees look like
Tickts charges fans nothing on top of face value. Organisers keep 100% of the ticket price, paid straight to their own Stripe account.
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