SeatGeek is a ticket marketplace where anyone can register to start earning, and the work can be done remotely. Fees are ~10% seller fee and you can withdraw via Bank transfer. Founded in 2009, SeatGeek is based in New York, United States. It is available in United States.

Last updated September 12, 2026

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Getting paid

What the platform takes, when you get your money and how

Feesi~10% seller fee Fee calculator →

Withdraw viaiBank transfer

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Of every $100 you earnYou keep $90

YouSeatGeek takes $10

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What people actually earn on SeatGeek

Sourced figures from the platform, filings and independent studies

Good to know 6M+ resale tickets SeatGeek says fans sold over 6 million tickets to other fans on its marketplace in 2025 (company claim, tickets not seller earnings). Source · 2025 ↗

Figures published by SeatGeek or by independent studies and surveys, as dated. Individual earnings vary widely.

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Our rating

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3.1out of 5

Strong on fees. Weaker on getting paid.

Fees4.5
Getting paid2.3
Access2.5
Track record3.5
Proof of earnings2.5

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Achievements

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20/100 pts15 points to Silver

Clear feesPublishes its cut as a percentage+5
Why it matters You can work out what you keep before you start.
How we check The platform publishes its cut as a percentage on its pricing or help pages, which we record as a range when it is tiered.
SeatGeek ~ 10%
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Low cutTakes 10% or less of what you earn+10
Why it matters More of every payment reaches you. Many marketplaces take 20% or more.
How we check The highest percentage the platform names in its published fees is 10% or less.
SeatGeek ~ 10%
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10 years runningFounded at least 10 years ago+5
Why it matters Platforms that have lasted a decade are less likely to vanish with your balance.
How we check Its founding year, checked against company records, is at least 10 years ago.
SeatGeek Founded 2009
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Verified earningsA sourced figure for what people earn or are paid there10
Why it matters You can judge the pay from a real number instead of the platform's own promises.
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Open worldwideAccepts people from almost every country10
Why it matters Most earning platforms only take people from a handful of countries. This one lets almost anyone join.
How we check The platform's own terms or sign-up pages say it accepts people worldwide, with no more than eight countries left out.
SeatGeek United States
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Free to joinNo fee to sign up5
Why it matters Paying to join is a red flag on many work sites. This one costs nothing to start.
How we check The platform's sign-up and pricing pages show no fee to register as an earner.
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Low payout barLets you cash out $10 or less5
Why it matters Small earnings are not left stuck in your account waiting for a high threshold.
How we check The platform's published minimum withdrawal is $10 or less, or it has no minimum.
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Fast payoutsPays out instantly, daily or on demand5
Why it matters Money arrives when you need it, not weeks later.
How we check The platform says payouts are instant, same-day, daily or on demand.
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Payment protectionHolds or guarantees payment before you work10
Why it matters Something stops you working for nothing, such as client money held before the work starts.
How we check The platform publishes how it protects earners' payments: escrow, guaranteed pay or a dispute process.
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Loved appA mobile app rated 4.5 or higher5
Why it matters A well-rated app usually means smooth day-to-day work and fewer payout problems.
How we check The platform's app is rated 4.5 or higher on the Apple App Store or Google Play.
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Top 10K websiteAmong the world's 10,000 most visited sites (Tranco)5
Why it matters Big platforms have more clients and buyers, and a lot to lose from treating earners badly.
How we check The site ranks in the world's 10,000 most visited on the Tranco list, a research-grade ranking.
SeatGeek #11,085 worldwide
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20 years runningFounded at least 20 years ago5
Why it matters Two decades of paying people is a strong track record.
How we check Its founding year, checked against company records, is at least 20 years ago.
SeatGeek Founded 2009
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Public companyListed on a stock exchange, with audited filings5
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How we check The company has a stock ticker on a public exchange, with filings we can read.
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Fully documentedFees, payouts, countries and company details all verified15
Why it matters Everything you need to decide is verified here, not left as guesswork.
How we check Fees, payouts, minimum payout, who can join and the company details are all recorded from official pages.
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Can I join SeatGeek?

Age, countries, equipment and how sign-up works

We haven't verified SeatGeek's sign-up requirements (age, countries, ID and equipment) yet. Anyone can register. See which platforms you can join with your details →

How SeatGeek compares

Against similar platforms in our directory

Each dot is one of the 6 other ticket resale platforms that charge a percentage fee, placed at the middle of its range. SeatGeek sits at 10%, against a median of 12.5%.

Median 12.5%SeatGeek 10%

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SeatGeekOther ticket resale platformsFurther left: less of your pay goes to the platform

At 10%, SeatGeek sits near the middle — the median fee across the 7 ticket resale platforms we track that charge a percentage is 12.5%.
Launched in 2009, SeatGeek is newer than most ticket resale platforms — 5 of the 8 we track were founded earlier.

Compared with the ticket resale platforms in our directory. See them all →

Is SeatGeek legit?

What we could verify about the company

SeatGeek is a real, operating platform. What we could verify:

Operating since 2009 (17 years)
Headquartered in New York, United States
Has a Wikipedia article
Among the world's top 100,000 websites by traffic (Tranco rank #11,085)

Listing last updated September 2026 · how we verify platforms · Missing or out of date? Tell us

SeatGeek in public records

Company filings, web traffic and app store data

Website rank: #11,085 worldwideAmong the top 100,000 sites (seatgeek.com)
Industry: Internet

Sources: Tranco · Wikidata. Retrieved October 29, 2026.

SeatGeek timeline

Founding, funding, milestones and news

2009
Founded
SeatGeek founded

Headquarters today: New York, United States
2025
Milestone
6M+ resale tickets

SeatGeek says fans sold over 6 million tickets to other fans on its marketplace in 2025 (company claim, tickets not seller earnings).
Source ↗
Jun 2026
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Guides

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about SeatGeek

How much does SeatGeek charge?

SeatGeek fees: ~10% seller fee. On a $100 payment that leaves you about $90, before withdrawal or conversion costs.

How do you get paid on SeatGeek?

SeatGeek pays out via Bank transfer.

Which countries is SeatGeek available in?

United States.

Is SeatGeek legit?

Yes, SeatGeek is a real, operating platform: operating since 2009 (17 years), headquartered in New York, United States and has a Wikipedia article. As with any platform, check its current terms before relying on it for income.

What are the best SeatGeek alternatives?

Similar platforms include Vivid Seats, TickPick, Gametime and Ticketmaster Resale. Compare their fees and payouts in the alternatives section below.

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