How do I transfer Ticketmaster tickets?

Log into your Ticketmaster account, view 'My Events', select your event, click 'Transfer', select the seats, and enter the recipient's email address. If the button is greyed out, transfer may be disabled by the event organizer.

Why is my transfer button greyed out?

The 'Transfer' button is greyed out if the event organizer has disabled transfers (common for credit-card entry events), if delivery is delayed until 24-48 hours before the show, or if you are trying to transfer from a desktop instead of the mobile app.

Can you get scammed on StubHub?

It is extremely rare to lose money on StubHub because of their FanProtect Guarantee. While a seller could fail to deliver, StubHub will provide replacement tickets or a 100% refund. You are financially safe, unlike buying on social media.

What is ADA accessible seating?

ADA accessible seating is reserved for fans with disabilities. These seats often feature removable armrests, wheelchair spaces, or companion seats. Venues are legally required to provide these options.

Safe Selling Playbook

Selling tickets is just as dangerous as buying them. Here is how to get paid without getting scammed.

Where to Sell: The Risk vs. Reward

Marketplace	ID Verification	Payout Speed	Penalty	Same-Day Pay?
Ticketmaster	SSN / Tax Form (1099-K)	7 days post-event	Cost of replacement	No
StubHub	SSN Required	5-8 days post-event	Up to 200% of sale	No
SeatGeek	SSN / Bank Info	~5 days post-event	100%+ of sale	No
Vivid Seats	SSN (via Hyperwallet)	~7 days post-event	Cost of replacement	No
WeBuyTickets.io	Standard Verification	Instant / Same Day	N/A (Direct Sale)	YES

Why the delay?

The "Post-Event Payout" Standard: Almost all major marketplaces now hold your money until after the event takes place. This protects them (and the buyer) if the event is canceled or if the tickets are invalid.

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The Marketplace Protocol

The "Tax Trap" (Signup & Verification)

Most platforms don't require an SSN at the moment you create a listing, but they do require a Taxpayer ID (usually SSN) before they'll release your first payout.

The Requirement

If your question is "Will I eventually have to provide an SSN to get paid?", the answer is effectively YES for most major marketplaces. Ticketmaster and StubHub explicitly tie it to payouts. SeatGeek asks for it upfront.

PRICING YOUR TICKETS (what you really need to know)

You are not just competing with other fans; you are also competing with professional resellers who use sophisticated automated pricing technologies who may instantly undercut your price within minutes of listing

Strategy: If you want to sell fast, do not price match the lowest listing—undercut it by at least 5-10%. Otherwise, your listing will sit invisible on Page 10 while "professional resellers" dominate the top spots.

THE TRANSFER "WINDOW"

CRITICAL: Listing on Stubhub/Seatgeek does not automatically sell the ticket. You must login to the primary ticket account (eg. Ticketmaster) and transfer the ticket to the buyer's email address.

Wait for the "Sold!" email from the marketplace.
Copy the buyer's email address exactly.
Go to Ticketmaster → My Events → Transfer.
After transferring: Go back to the marketplace and click "Confirm Transfer" to trigger your payout (subject to the payout terms, usually several business days after the event takes place).

The Penalty Box

Messing up a sale is expensive. Marketplaces will charge you massive fees if you fail to deliver.

The Rules

Accuracy: Section and Row must be exact. "Row 5" is not the same as "Row 5, Seat 10".
Speed: You typically have 24-48 hours to transfer tickets. If it sells day of the event, it can be required within minutes.
Replacement: If you can't deliver, you are responsible for the cost of finding replacement tickets for the buyer.

The Cost

100% - 200% of sale price

of the ticket price. If you sell a ticket for $100 and fail to deliver, you will be charged an additional $100-$200 penalty.

Keep Troubleshooting

Transfer IssuesGrey button? No barcode?Selling GuideAvoid fees & get paid fast.Scam PreventionSpot fakes & safe buying.RefundsCanceled vs. Postponed rules.