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Event Payment Processing

Event Payment Processing

EBizCharge gives event planners, caterers, and venues one platform to collect deposits, invoices, and on-site payments and sync every transaction to their accounting software automatically.

  Accept credit card, debit card, and ACH for deposits, invoices, and ticket payments

  Send payment links and email invoices to clients, vendors, and sponsors instantly

  Integrates natively with QuickBooks, NetSuite, Acumatica, and 100+ accounting platforms

Atlasta Solar Center

“EBizCharge feels like an extension of our team. Their billing tools and automatic invoice application has changed our business and cashflow. Their support team is always great if we ever need help.”

Cassandra Clark, Accounts Manager, Atlasta Solar Center

“EBizCharge feels like an extension of our team. Their billing tools and automatic invoice application has changed our business and cashflow. Their support team is always great if we ever need help.”

Atlasta Solar Center

Cassandra Clark, Accounts Manager, Atlasta Solar Center

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Overview

Merchant account services for event planners, caterers, and venues

Merchant account services for event planners, caterers, and venues

Event Payment Processing

Why event businesses struggle with payment processing

Most event companies collect money through a disconnected mix of tools. Deposits come in through one platform, catering invoices get paid by check weeks after the event, and reconciliation is a manual job after every engagement. Clients who want to pay quickly have no easy way to do it.

Why choose EBizCharge for event payment processing

EBizCharge gives event businesses one platform to collect deposits, catering invoices, vendor payments, and sponsorship billing with automatic sync to their accounting system. Payment links go out the moment a contract is signed. Email invoices collect catering and venue fees without manual follow-up. Recurring billing handles retainer clients automatically each month.

Event payment processing built for planners, caterers, and venues who need every payment to collect automatically and books that close without extra work.

Event payment processing built for planners, caterers, and venues who need every payment to collect automatically and books that close without extra work.

Payment links for deposits, email invoicing for catering and venues, ACH for large event payments, and accounting integrations that reconcile automatically.

Payment links for deposits, email invoicing for catering and venues, ACH for large event payments, and accounting integrations that reconcile automatically.

Features

Specialized features for event credit card processing

Specialized features for event credit card processing

Over 100 native integrations

100+ native integrations

EBizCharge connects to QuickBooks, NetSuite, Acumatica, Sage, and 100+ platforms. Every event payment reconciles automatically inside the accounting system your finance team already uses.

POS for events

Accept credit card and contactless payments at any event venue, trade show, or on-site registration desk through a mobile EMV device or phone. Every transaction syncs to your accounting system in real time.

Recurring billing

Recurring billing

Set up automated billing for recurring event clients, membership organizations, and retainer-based accounts. Billing runs on schedule and posts into your accounting system without manual intervention.

Payment links

Payment links and email invoicing

Send a payment link or branded email invoice to any client, vendor, or sponsor in seconds. Clients pay deposits and catering fees instantly and every transaction posts into your accounting system.

ACH and eCheck Processing

ACH and eCheck processing

Corporate clients and sponsors often prefer bank transfer for large event invoices. EBizCharge supports ACH alongside credit card through one platform with lower processing fees on high-dollar transactions.

Surcharge management

Surcharge management

Pass credit card processing fees to the client through a built-in surcharging program where state law permits.

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Event payment processing unlike the rest

Event payment processing unlike the rest

Other Providers

EBizCharge

  • No payment links for deposit collection

  • Instant payment links from contracts

  • Manual invoice follow-up

  • Email invoicing with embedded pay buttons

  • No on-site POS capability

  • Mobile EMV for on-site event payments

  • Card only or separate ACH

  • ACH and credit card in one

  • Generic customer services

  • 24/7 specialist support

  • Locked into contracts

  • No long-term contracts

With EBizCharge

  • Instant payment links from contracts

  • Email invoicing with embedded pay buttons

  • Mobile EMV for on-site event payments

  • ACH and credit card in one platform

  • No long-term contracts

  • 24/7 specialist support

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The best payment processor for event planners and caterers in 2026

The best payment processor for event planners and caterers in 2026

Built into the software you already use

Native integrations with QuickBooks, NetSuite, Acumatica, and Sage. Deposits, invoices, and event payments reconcile automatically with no manual work after every event.

Built for how event businesses collect money

Payment links for deposits, email invoicing for catering and venues, on-site POS for event day, ACH for large corporate payments, and recurring billing for retainer clients all run through one platform.

Dedicated account management

A dedicated team that knows your business

Setup, onboarding, training, and support are handled in-house by a U.S.-based team. You reach a real EBizCharge representative every time.

Setting up your event merchant account is simple

Setting up your event merchant account is simple

Most event planners, caterers, and venues are approved and processing payments within two to three business days. EBizCharge handles your accounting integration during onboarding so your team is collecting deposits and invoicing clients quickly with no technical setup required.

Fill out a short application with your business information and processing details. The whole thing takes about 15 minutes to complete.

Most accounts are reviewed and approved within one to two business days. Your dedicated onboarding contact reaches out as soon as your account is active.

Your EBizCharge integration with QuickBooks or your accounting platform is configured by our team during onboarding. No IT resources and no vendor coordination required.

Your team receives live training before processing the first payment. In-house support, upgrades, and integration updates are included at no additional cost.

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Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

Event payment processing refers to the payment infrastructure event planners, caterers, venue operators, and corporate event organizers use to collect deposits, ticket sales, catering fees, vendor payments, and sponsorship invoices. The right solution handles multiple payment types across a single event lifecycle and syncs every transaction to the accounting software automatically so reconciliation after each event requires no manual work.

Yes. EBizCharge supports mobile EMV payment acceptance through a phone or tablet at any event venue, trade show, or registration desk. Transactions process in real time and sync to your accounting system automatically so your on-site collection stays connected to your back office.

Stripe and Square are general-purpose payment processors without native accounting integrations for event businesses. EBizCharge connects directly to QuickBooks, NetSuite, and Acumatica so deposits, catering invoices, and on-site payments all reconcile automatically after every event. EBizCharge also supports ACH for large corporate event invoices and recurring billing for retainer-based event clients — capabilities that generic processors do not offer natively.

Yes. EBizCharge has no long-term contracts and no cancellation fees. Event companies that process payments seasonally or for individual events can use EBizCharge without being locked into a contract. Setup is free and the account stays active between events with no monthly minimums.

Yes. ACH and credit card are both supported through one platform. For corporate clients, sponsors, and large venue invoices where bank transfer is preferred, ACH is a cost-effective option that carries lower processing fees than credit card and posts automatically into your accounting system.

The most efficient way is to send a secure payment link immediately after a contract is signed. The client clicks the link and pays in seconds without requiring a portal login or a manual invoice. EBizCharge generates payment links from any invoice and sends them by email so deposits are collected the same day contracts are executed.

Yes. EBizCharge supports automated recurring billing for corporate event retainer accounts, membership organizations with recurring events, and any scheduled billing arrangement. Billing runs automatically and posts into your accounting system without manual work.

Most event businesses are approved and live within two to three business days. The application takes about 15 minutes, approval comes within one to two business days, and your accounting integration is configured by EBizCharge during onboarding. Staff training is included before go-live at no additional cost.

Ready to set up payment processing for your event business?

Ready to set up payment processing for your event business?

Collect deposits instantly, invoice clients by email, accept payments on-site, and reconcile every event automatically with no hidden fees and no long-term contracts.

Collect deposits instantly, invoice clients by email, accept payments on-site, and reconcile every event automatically with no hidden fees and no long-term contracts.

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