💳 How to Activate a Paid Plan to Unlock Premium Features

Discover how to upgrade from the Free Plan to unlock powerful premium features, sell tickets with pricing, and reduce transaction fees on BookMeIn.Events.

Why Upgrade to a Paid Plan?

While the Free Plan is great for getting started, upgrading to a paid plan unlocks essential features to grow your event business:

✅ Sell Paid Tickets - Accept payments and generate revenue from ticket sales

✅ Lower Transaction Fees - Reduce per-ticket processing costs significantly

✅ Advanced Features - Access premium tools and customization options

✅ Priority Support - Get faster assistance when you need it

Tips for Choosing the Right Plan

  • Start with Starter if you're organizing your first paid event
  • Choose Premium if you run 3+ events per year (ROI breaks even quickly)
  • Go Professional if you sell 500+ tickets annually
  • Consider the transaction fee savings vs. monthly cost
  • Remember you can upgrade/downgrade anytime as your needs grow


Available Plans

We offer three out-of-the box Paid Tiers and one Fully Custom Tier to match your needs:

Starter Plan - €9.99/month

Perfect for passionate organizers ready to grow beyond the basics

  • Everything in Free Plan
  • Sell paid tickets with standard fees of 3.99% + 0.89c per ticket
  • Ideal for private to small events

Premium Plan - €59.99/month ⭐ BEST VALUE

Most popular choice for professional event organizers

  • Everything in Free Plan
  • Beneficial fees of 2.99% + 0.59c per sold ticket
  • Enhanced features and customization
  • Best for freelancers or event organizers studios

Professional Plan - €199/month

For high-volume event businesses

  • Everything in Premium Plan
  • Exceptional fees of 1.99% + 0.49c per sold ticket
  • Advanced tools and dedicated support
  • Perfect for business-level or event agencies

Bespoke Plan - €499/month

For tailored event businesses

  • Everything in Premium Plan
  • Exceptional fees of 0.99% per sold ticket
  • Advanced tools and dedicated support
  • Perfect for enterprise-level events


Step 1: Navigate to Subscription Plans

  1. From the dashboard, look for the "UPGRADE ME" button (usually visible on the Check-in attendees card)
  2. Click on your profile initials in the top right corner
  3. The profile menu will open

Step 2: Access Your Plan Settings

  1. In the profile page, click on the "My Plan" tab
  2. You'll see the Subscription Plans page

Step 3: Choose Your Billing Cycle

Select your preferred billing interval:

  • Monthly - Pay month-to-month with flexibility
  • Every 3 months - Save with quarterly billing
  • Yearly - Maximum savings with annual commitment

Step 4: Select Your Plan

Review the three plan options displayed:

  1. Compare features and pricing
  2. Note the transaction fee differences (crucial for ticket sales)
  3. Click "Subscribe" on your chosen plan

Step 5: Complete Payment

You'll be redirected to a secure Stripe checkout page:

  1. Contact Information
  • Your email will be pre-filled
  1. Payment Method
  • Card (Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, Union Pay)
  • Revolut Pay
  • Klarna
  • PayPal
  1. Save Information (Optional)
  • Check "Save my information for faster checkout" for future convenience
  1. Click "Pay and subscribe" to complete activation


Understanding Transaction Fees

The biggest benefit of upgrading is lower per-ticket fees:

Example Savings:

  • Selling 100 tickets at 50€ each (€5,000 revenue)
  • Premium Plan saves +50€ compared to Starter
  • Professional Plan saves +100€ compared to Starter

After Activation

Once your payment is processed:

  1. You'll receive a confirmation email
  2. Your plan features activate immediately
  3. You can now create events with paid tickets
  4. Access enhanced features based on your tier
  5. Enjoy lower transaction fees on all sales

Managing Your Subscription

  • View your active plan in My Plan tab
  • Change billing cycle or upgrade anytime
  • Access invoices in My Payments tab
  • Cancel or downgrade through plan settings

Selling Your First Paid Tickets

After upgrading:

  1. Create or edit an event
  2. Go to the Ticketing tab
  3. Set ticket prices (no longer limited to free tickets)
  4. Choose fee structure: Absorb, Pass-On, or Split fees
  5. Your reduced transaction rate applies automatically


Need Help?

If you have questions about:

  • Which plan is right for you
  • Payment methods
  • Billing cycles
  • Feature comparisons

Contact our support team or consult the pricing comparison on the plans page.

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