Vivid Seats is a ticket marketplace where anyone can register to start earning, and the work can be done remotely. Fees are 10% seller fee, earnings are typically paid out paid via paypal after the event takes place and you can withdraw via Bank transfer and PayPal. Founded in 2001, Vivid Seats is based in Chicago, United States and is publicly traded (NASDAQ: SEAT). It is available in United States.

Last updated October 30, 2026

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Getting paid

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

Feesi10% seller fee Fee calculator →

Payout speediPaid via PayPal after the event takes place

Withdraw viaiBank transferPayPal

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Of every $100 you earnYou keep $90

YouVivid Seats takes $10

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What people actually earn on Vivid Seats

Sourced figures from the platform, filings and independent studies

Good to know $2.70B GOV in 2025 Vivid Seats reported $2.70 billion in Marketplace gross order value in full-year 2025, the total value of marketplace orders including fees. Source · 2025 ↗

Good to know GOV down 31% in 2025 Marketplace gross order value fell 31 percent from $3.89 billion in 2024 to $2.70 billion in 2025, according to Vivid Seats' results release. Source · 2025 ↗

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

What changed

Every update we made to this listing, with the page we checked

1 update · latest Nov 1, 2026

Nov 1, 2026 Payout speed added: Paid via PayPal after the event takes place source ↗

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Our rating

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3.3out of 5

Strong on fees and track record. Weaker on getting paid.

Fees4.5
Getting paid2.3
Access2.8
Track record4.5
Proof of earnings2.5

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Achievements

35 of 100 points from 6 of 14 achievements, Silver tier. Earned from verified facts, never paid for

35/100 pts20 points to Gold

Free to joinNo fee to sign up+5
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.
Vivid Seats free
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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.
Vivid Seats 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.
Vivid Seats 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.
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Vivid Seats Founded 2001
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20 years runningFounded at least 20 years ago+5
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.
Vivid Seats Founded 2001
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Public companyListed on a stock exchange, with audited filings+5
Why it matters Listed companies publish audited accounts, so their finances and risks are public.
How we check The company has a stock ticker on a public exchange, with filings we can read.
Vivid Seats NASDAQ: SEAT
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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.
Vivid Seats United States, Canada
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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.
Vivid Seats Paid via PayPal after the event takes place
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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.
Vivid Seats #15,140 worldwide
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Fully documentedFees, payouts, countries and company details all verified15
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Can I join Vivid Seats?

Age, countries, equipment and how sign-up works

The short answer

Yes, if you live in United States.

You need a PayPal account. You can start straight after signing up. First payout: 30+ days.

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Enter your country and age in the quick check and we will tell you here whether Vivid Seats accepts you. Your answers stay on your device.

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1 · Who can join

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United States

2 · What you need

A PayPal account

3 · What it costsFree

From sign-up to first payout

Sign upFree
Start straight awayNo waiting for approval
Do your first workJobs, tasks or sales
First payout30+ days

Good to know: You must live in the US, add a credit card and PayPal, and are paid via PayPal after the event minus a 10% seller fee.

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How Vivid Seats 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. Vivid Seats sits at 10%, against a median of 12.5%.

Median 12.5%Vivid Seats 10%

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

At 10%, Vivid Seats sits near the middle — the median fee across the 7 ticket resale platforms we track that charge a percentage is 12.5%.

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

Is Vivid Seats legit?

What we could verify about the company

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

Operating since 2001 (25 years)
Headquartered in Chicago, United States
Publicly traded (NASDAQ: SEAT)
Has a Wikipedia article
Its domain vividseats.com was registered in 2001 (registry record)
Among the world's top 100,000 websites by traffic (Tranco rank #15,140)

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

Vivid Seats in public records

Company filings, web traffic and app store data

Website rank: #15,140 worldwideAmong the top 100,000 sites (vividseats.com)
Domain registered: Aug 2001vividseats.com, 25 years ago

Revenue and profit, from annual SEC filingsNASDAQ: SEAT

$23M2020

$390M2021Loss $5M

$511M2022Profit $71M

$597M2023Profit $69M

$648M2024Profit $13M

$451M2025Profit $806M

Revenue grew 1,835% from 2020 to 2025. Fiscal years as reported; revenue is the company's, not what people earned on the platform.

Sources: Tranco · RDAP registry · SEC EDGAR. Retrieved October 29, 2026.

Vivid Seats timeline

Founding, funding, milestones and news

2001
Founded
Vivid Seats founded

Headquarters today: Chicago, United States
2025
Milestone
$2.70B GOV in 2025

Vivid Seats reported $2.70 billion in Marketplace gross order value in full-year 2025, the total value of marketplace orders including fees.
Source ↗
2025
Milestone
GOV down 31% in 2025

Marketplace gross order value fell 31 percent from $3.89 billion in 2024 to $2.70 billion in 2025, according to Vivid Seats' results release.
Source ↗
Jun 2026
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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Vivid Seats

How much does Vivid Seats charge?

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

How do you get paid on Vivid Seats?

Vivid Seats pays out via Bank transfer and PayPal. Timing: Paid via PayPal after the event takes place.

Which countries is Vivid Seats available in?

United States.

Is Vivid Seats legit?

Yes, Vivid Seats is a real, operating platform: operating since 2001 (25 years), headquartered in Chicago, United States and publicly traded (NASDAQ: SEAT). As with any platform, check its current terms before relying on it for income.

What are the best Vivid Seats alternatives?

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

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