The verdict in three sentences
An event paid in cash at the gate means guaranteed fraud and queues. Mobile money ticketing sells the ticket in advance, sends it as a QR and validates it by scan at entry, once only. In 2026, for 800,000 - 2,000,000 FCFA, the organiser secures revenue, knows the attendees and sees ticket fraud drop by about 90 %.
Cash at the gate is your worst enemy
Taking cash on the day means losing control: copied tickets, uncounted entries, money that evaporates. A ticketing app charges for the ticket upfront (Wave, MTN MoMo), generates a unique QR and voids it on the first scan. Numbered seats, controlled resale and an attendee list export complete the setup.
| Metric | Cash ticketing | Mobile money ticketing 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Ticket fraud rate | ~15 % | ~1.5 % |
| Entry time / person | 20-40 s | 3-5 s |
| Secured upfront payment | No | Yes |
| Attendee data collected | None | Name, contact, history |
| Double entry possible | Yes | No (single scan) |
| Revenue reconciliation | Manual | Automatic |
Budget and modules
| Plan | Indicative 2026 price (FCFA) | Included |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 800,000 - 1,100,000 | QR ticket, MoMo payment, access scan |
| Pro | 1,300,000 - 1,600,000 | Numbered seats, price tiers, attendee data |
| Premium | 1,700,000 - 2,000,000 | Controlled resale, multi-event, revenue dashboard |
2026 order of magnitude; a Mobile Money fee of about 1.5 % per transaction applies to each ticket sold.
Mini case study
Sega runs concerts in Abidjan with 2,000 entries at 5,000 FCFA, i.e. 10,000,000 FCFA of theoretical revenue. With cash ticketing he estimated losing 15 % to fraud and uncounted entries, ~1,500,000 FCFA. With a 1,500,000 FCFA app that brings fraud to 1.5 %, he loses only ~150,000 FCFA: a net gain of ~1,350,000 FCFA from the first event, so the tool pays for itself immediately. As a bonus, he leaves with a list of 2,000 attendees to re-contact for the next concert.
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FAQ
Is the QR ticket tamper-proof?
Each QR is unique and becomes invalid after the first scan. A copied ticket is detected and refused at the gate, which explains the drop in fraud to ~1.5 %.
Can I sell several ticket categories?
Yes, in the Pro and Premium plans: VIP, standard, early bird, with quotas and numbered seats. Each category has its price and stock.
How are sales collected?
In Mobile Money (Wave, MTN MoMo, Moov Money) at purchase, with automatic reconciliation. You track revenue in real time from the dashboard.
Do I get attendee data?
Yes. Name, contact and purchase history are collected, in line with regulation, to re-contact your attendees for future events.
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Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.