Is there a way to get paid for sale of tickets on F2F if you don’t have a domestic bank account?

steven87
steven87 Posts: 1,727
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Hi all,

I was planning on attending the Vancouver shows but the instructions state you must have a valid bank account or debit card within the country of the event in order to sell through F2F. I live in the US and don’t have a Canadian bank account/debit card. Last time around when I went to Ottawa, TM ended up paying me for my F2F shows by physical check several months after the show. Now it sounds like that is no longer the case. Anyone have any thoughts/advice on this? Is there any web-based platform I can use to get paid for tickets I sell in Canada without having a Canadian bank account (PayPal, etc.)? Thanks all!
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  • Gibson
    Gibson Chicago Posts: 2,671
    edited February 2024
    I recommend seeing if your bank has Canadian branches. You can look into opening an online account. if it doesn't, look into opening a second account with a different bank just for this.
    *There was a thread from 2022 tour that addressed this; I just forget what the exact answers were.
    Post edited by Gibson on
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  • gibbits
    gibbits Posts: 522
    would wise.com help with this?  It's not bad for dealing with multiple currencies.
  • steven87
    steven87 Posts: 1,727
    Thanks, these are good ideas! I’m thinking/hoping maybe a wise account would work. 
  • ryanjp2323
    ryanjp2323 Posts: 562
    i sent 10C an email. Getting a definitive answer from TM will be unlikely.  Im in Canada and sold US tickets last year. Took a lot of time and patience getting paid by TM with a USD cheque but it happened. I can't see them (TM) allowing you to sell F2F and not figure out a way to pay you. can't see selling on F2F with a required pre-approved bank account either. worse case you'll need to jump through some banking hoops or have a trustworthy friend in Canada (or USA) help you out! See what happens!
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  • SHZA
    SHZA St. Louis, MO USA Posts: 4,314
    Gibson said:
    I recommend seeing if your bank has Canadian branches. You can look into opening an online account. if it doesn't, look into opening a second account with a different bank just for this.
    *There was a thread from 2022 tour that addressed this; I just forget what the exact answers were.
    I recently opened a BMO account, not realizing that it stands for Bank of Montreal. Hopefully they can help with this 
  • Hurls15
    Hurls15 Posts: 228
    Have Canadian fans really been shut out from selling tix for US shows on F2F unless they have a US bank account? That would be REALLY not cool. Upgrading tix on F2F has been a great way for passionate fans who are willing to put in the time and effort to get good seats. What is the rationale for this? Game changer for Canadian travellers. 

    Here is the reference:
    For fans who can’t use their tickets, Pearl Jam and Ticketmaster will offer a Fan-to-Fan Face Value Ticket Exchange for every city beginning at a later date. You must have a valid bank account or debit card within the country of the event(s) in order to sell through the Fan-to-Fan Face Value Ticket Exchange. Tickets identified for sale above face value on secondary marketplaces are subject to cancellation. For more info on Ticketmaster’s Fan-to-Fan Face Value Ticket Exchange click here.
  • ST66483
    ST66483 Posts: 891
    As a Canadian I could sell fan to fan US tickets on the last tour and TM would mail a cheque (after some prodding). Sold tickets in August and the cheque came in January. Not sure about other countries, but that’s how it worked for me. 
  • Zod
    Zod Posts: 10,907
    It's not just Fan2Fan.  It applies to TM's reselling platform.   All Fan2Fan is, is TM's reselling platform with a locked price. I ran into this when I upgraded GNR tickets in 2016, I needed to get rid of my original pair.  I ended up opening a TD Bank US account to use when I need a US bank account for something. Makes it easier for dealing with US Ticketmaster and a few other things.
  • D-Rod
    D-Rod Hamilton, Ontario Posts: 1,992
    ST66483 said:
    As a Canadian I could sell fan to fan US tickets on the last tour and TM would mail a cheque (after some prodding). Sold tickets in August and the cheque came in January. Not sure about other countries, but that’s how it worked for me. 
    Same with me .  Cheque took several months to arrive but eventually did 
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  • Hurls15
    Hurls15 Posts: 228
    D-Rod said:
    ST66483 said:
    As a Canadian I could sell fan to fan US tickets on the last tour and TM would mail a cheque (after some prodding). Sold tickets in August and the cheque came in January. Not sure about other countries, but that’s how it worked for me. 
    Same with me .  Cheque took several months to arrive but eventually did 
    My experience as well for past two tours. I was fine with that delay in refund    Not being able to sell F2F tix at all without a US account is a problem. 
  • RatherStarved
    RatherStarved Posts: 5,780
    Both RBC and TD offer US domiciled bank accounts to Canadians.  I got one of these a couple of years ago and it is as easy as can be to get paid from ticket sales.  
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  • Kiwi Jammer
    Kiwi Jammer Posts: 201
    Wise travel card is the answer for those outside US, sets up US account and worked perfectly for me on Midwest tour
  • Zod
    Zod Posts: 10,907
    RatherStarved said:
    Both RBC and TD offer US domiciled bank accounts to Canadians.  I got one of these a couple of years ago and it is as easy as can be to get paid from ticket sales.  

    Yup, plus I leave the $$ in the account for when I'm in the US.  Sometimes there's those times where Canadian cards just don't want to work, and the US domiciled card has no problems :)
  • 100 Pacer
    100 Pacer Toronto, ON Posts: 9,325
    RatherStarved said:
    Both RBC and TD offer US domiciled bank accounts to Canadians.  I got one of these a couple of years ago and it is as easy as can be to get paid from ticket sales.  
    I’ll contact TD and begin the process but wanted to ask if you recall what the turnaround time is?
    To quote the 10C from Newsletter #8: "Please understand we have a lot of members and it is very hard to please everybody. If you are one of those unhappy people...please call 1-900-IDN-TCAR."

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  • RatherStarved
    RatherStarved Posts: 5,780
    100 Pacer said:
    RatherStarved said:
    Both RBC and TD offer US domiciled bank accounts to Canadians.  I got one of these a couple of years ago and it is as easy as can be to get paid from ticket sales.  
    I’ll contact TD and begin the process but wanted to ask if you recall what the turnaround time is?
    I think it was a few weeks by the time the debit card came and everything.  But it wasn’t difficult.  
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  • Moffat12
    Moffat12 Posts: 33
    I just received my $ for 2 sets of Austin tickets. The check comes, it just takes forever.  I kept calling TM as well, they ended up reissuing me a new check.
  • blairs1
    blairs1 Ontario, Canada Posts: 403
    RatherStarved said:
    100 Pacer said:
    RatherStarved said:
    Both RBC and TD offer US domiciled bank accounts to Canadians.  I got one of these a couple of years ago and it is as easy as can be to get paid from ticket sales.  
    I’ll contact TD and begin the process but wanted to ask if you recall what the turnaround time is?
    I think it was a few weeks by the time the debit card came and everything.  But it wasn’t difficult.  
    Is there a fee for this account?
  • juliefer
    juliefer New Westminster, BC Posts: 401
    Kiwi Jammer said:
    Wise travel card is the answer for those outside US, sets up US account and worked perfectly for me on Midwest tour
    OH I'm glad you said this! I was wondering if Wise would work. I already have an account but hadn't set up a USD one yet, so I just did it and it took 5 minutes.
  • 100 Pacer
    100 Pacer Toronto, ON Posts: 9,325
    juliefer said:
    Kiwi Jammer said:
    Wise travel card is the answer for those outside US, sets up US account and worked perfectly for me on Midwest tour
    OH I'm glad you said this! I was wondering if Wise would work. I already have an account but hadn't set up a USD one yet, so I just did it and it took 5 minutes.
    I’m unfamiliar - can you elaborate on this option?
    To quote the 10C from Newsletter #8: "Please understand we have a lot of members and it is very hard to please everybody. If you are one of those unhappy people...please call 1-900-IDN-TCAR."

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  • demetrios
    demetrios Posts: 97,529
    Zod said:
    RatherStarved said:
    Both RBC and TD offer US domiciled bank accounts to Canadians.  I got one of these a couple of years ago and it is as easy as can be to get paid from ticket sales.  

    Yup, plus I leave the $$ in the account for when I'm in the US.  Sometimes there's those times where Canadian cards just don't want to work, and the US domiciled card has no problems :)

    Might have to get a US domiciled card. 

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