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 your 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 ticket price (minimum $1.00) and keep 100% of it. Pie's fees ($0.99 + 5% of the ticket price) are added on top and paid by the attendee at checkout, so your earnings aren't reduced by Pie's fees.
Guests see the full price breakdown, including any sales tax, before they confirm their purchase. Tax is calculated based on your event's location.
For a full breakdown with examples, see Ticket Pricing & Fees.
Getting paid
You receive your payout through Stripe within 5 business days after your event ends. In some cases, deposits may be temporarily delayed. Pie will reach out to affected hosts as soon as possible.
If a ticket is refunded or an attendee disputes a charge, the amount is deducted from your Stripe balance. See Refunds & Cancellations.
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. Each Pie account can buy one ticket per plan.
🤔 FAQ
Do guests need to pay before their RSVP is confirmed?
Yes. Guests must complete their 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?
Create a link-out plan. Add the link to wherever you're collecting payment, and guests will be sent there when they join. See Using Link-out Plans.