Pinkpop and Rabobank are joining forces to make your festival experience even more carefree this summer. As of this coming edition, you will pay cashless at Pinkpop, which means that you can pay easily, safely and quickly with your debit card or smartphone (Apple Pay/Google Pay) at the stands.

Coins will no longer be available at Pinkpop; saves you a walk to the cash desk and unused coins afterwards! Do you prefer to pay with cash? Then you are welcome at the exchange office to put your cash money on a special cash card, with which you can pay for your order.

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What does cashless payment mean at Pinkpop?

This means you can pay with a debit card or smartphone (Apple Pay/Google Pay) during Pinkpop. You can easily, safely and quickly pay at the bars, food- or merchandise stands. This means that coins are no longer used, so you no longer have to pass by a coin machine before you can place your order; saves you some time! If you prefer to pay with cash, that is also possible. In that case you can have your cash put on a special cash card at the exchange office near the information desk, which you can use to pay for your order.

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How does cashless payment work?

When you want to buy something to eat or drink, you pay directly at the bars, food or merchandise stands easily, safely and quickly with your debit card or smartphone. If you prefer to pay with cash, you can do so as well. In that case, you can have your cash transferred free of charge to a special cash card at the designated exchange office near the information desk, with which you can then pay for your order.

Can I still pay with cash?

You can still pay with cash at Pinkpop. Cash can be exchanged for a cash card free of charge at the exchange office near the information desk, which you can use to pay at all bars and food stands. It is not possible to hand in cash directly at the bar or food stands.

Where else can I pay with my cash card?

You can pay at all bars, food and merchandise stands and other locations with your cash card or easily, safely and quickly with your debit card or smartphone. You only use the cash card if you have cash you would like to pay with. In other cases, just use your debit card or smartphone to pay directly at the booth.

What is the maximum amount of money I can put on a cash card?

A maximum of €150 can be put on cash cards. That there is a limit on how much money you can put on a cash card is due to European anti-money laundering legislation. Of course, you can put cash on your cash card several times.

Can I get money left on my cash card back if I don’t use it?

Yes, if you have money left on your cash card, you can get it back by handing in your cash card at the designated Exchange Office near the info desk on festival days (Friday, Saturday or Sunday) within 30 minutes after the end of the last show. This is only possible on the festival grounds. You will receive the money back by return pin or cash. You can only use this cash card if you have cash you would like to pay with. In other cases you can just use your debit card or smartphone to pay directly at the booth.

Will coins not return to Pinkpop this year?

No, we no longer work with coins at Pinkpop. By 2025, Pinkpop will work with a cashless system.

Why was cashless payment chosen over coins?

Switching to a cashless system has several advantages. For example, you can pay directly at the bar or food stand and you do not first have to pass a coin machine or cash register to purchase tokens. It also prevents you from finding unused tokens in your pockets at home and spending only what you actually consume! We can also respond better to the need to give products their own price, instead of being stuck to the standards offered by the token system. Cashless payment means you can pay with your debit card and smartphone at all bars and food stands. Cash can be converted to a cash card free of charge at the designated Exchange Office near the info desk, which can be used to purchase refreshments.

Which bank cards can I pay with?

Bank cards accepted are Mastercard/Maestro, Visa/Vpay, American Express.