Set a price, connect Stripe, and let Pie handle checkout.
Setting up your Stripe account
To sell tickets through Pie, you need to connect a Stripe account. You'll be prompted to do this when you first enable paid tickets. You'll provide ID and bank account info directly to Stripe — Pie uses Stripe to process payments and handle tax and legal compliance.
Setting your price
You set the base ticket price (minimum $1.00). Pie adds a transaction fee on top — a flat fee plus a percentage of your ticket price. Guests see the full price breakdown, including any applicable sales tax, before they confirm purchase.
Tax is calculated based on your event's location.
Getting paid
You receive your payout via Stripe within 5 business days after your event ends. Pie automatically deducts its fees from your payout before it's sent.
In some cases, deposits may be temporarily delayed. Pie will communicate with affected hosts as soon as possible.
Ticket details you can add
- What's included — List perks like "open bar" or "dinner included"
- Additional details — A short note (up to 100 characters)
- Sales end date/time — Cut off ticket sales before the event
What guests experience
Guests purchase in the Pie app. Once payment is confirmed, they're marked as Going and receive a ticket with a QR code. By default, each guest can buy one ticket per plan.
FAQ
Do guests need to pay before their RSVP is confirmed?
Yes — guests must complete purchase to be marked as Going. Until then their RSVP shows as pending.
Can I change the price after publishing?
You can update ticketing details after publishing. Guests who already purchased are not affected.
What if I want to collect payment outside Pie?
Use the Link to external ticketing option when setting up your plan. Add the URL to wherever you're collecting payment — Eventbrite, Luma, or anywhere else — and guests will be redirected there.