Live music festivals and concerts are getting bigger, louder, and more unforgettable—with Indian fans traveling across the world to catch their favourite artists live. Visa data shows a 70% surge in Visa face-to-face card transactions by Indian cardholders during the Coldplay concerts in the UAE, proving that consumers are leaning on seamless, secure payments to elevate their concert experience.

This World Music Day, Visa shares smart, tech-enabled tips to help music lovers enjoy every concert moment—without skipping a beat.

• Unlock early access with credit card rewards: Get ahead of the crowd to buy tickets by making the most of your credit cards, like those on the Visa network, and enjoy other benefits including exclusive discounts, cashbacks and more.
• Tap with Contactless Confidence: Ditch cash and arm yourself with your contactless-enabled Visa credit card for fast and secure purchases at the venue. One tap is all it takes to start building a rhythm.
• Stay light, pay right with cards in your mobile wallet: Don’t even want to carry a wallet? Simply add your Visa card to your mobile wallet or use your NFC-enabled phone or smartwatch. for secure, on-the-go payments — whether it’s for your favorite band tee or a quick energy drink.
• Save time and coast through lines: Many concerts use QR code–based wallet payments. Load your stored wallet in advance using your Visa card to earn rewards as well as have a seamless checkout at food and merch counters.
• Withdraw Safely & Wander Freely: Need cash for your commute home? Your Visa Debit card has got your back with secure withdrawals at nearby ATMs to ensure emergency cash is always at hand.

Keep these tips handy to navigate every tap, dip and swipe at your next concert experience and let the music take over.