How payments and fees work for hosts

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Eventini Host Fee

Eventini charges a small host service fee to support the platform, secure payments, customer support, and our provider vetting process.

5-10%

Host service fee based on booking type

When You Pay

Catering packages

A deposit is collected when you confirm your booking. The remaining balance is charged after the event.

Open tab / À la carte

Your payment method is authorized for the minimum guarantee. The actual amount is charged after the event based on real sales.

Venues & hourly services

Charged according to the provider's terms — typically a deposit upfront and balance after.

What's Included

  • Secure payments — Your card details are encrypted and protected
  • Dispute resolution — We help mediate if issues arise
  • Customer support — Real humans available to help
  • Platform features — Messaging, tracking, receipts, and more

Accepted Payment Methods

  • Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover)
  • Debit cards
  • Apple Pay and Google Pay

Receipts & Records

You'll receive email receipts for all charges. You can also download invoices from the "My Events" section for expense reporting or tax purposes.