Cashless

MAYDAY goes cashless!

MAYDAY ist Cashless

Safer. Faster. Easier.

At MAYDAY you will receive a wristband with an NFC chip, with which you can pay cashless everywhere.

You can already top up credit about 2 weeks before the event (Pre-TopUp) and benefit from many advantages:

  • No queues at the TopUp stations
  • Free refund of the entire remaining balance
  • Your expenses always in overview
Top-up possible from 2 weeks before event

FAQ Cashless

  • Why cashless?

    Cashless is safe, fast and easy. It shortens waiting times, you always have an overview of your expenses.

  • How do I get my cashless wristband?

    At the entrance you will automatically receive your cashless wristband.

    If you have topped up credit in advance, your wristband will be linked to your ticket when it is scanned and you’ll be able to pay cashless right away.

  • How can I top up credit in advance?

    Credit can be topped up from about 2 weeks before the event in the Eventportal.

    Topping up credit is possible online continuously and free of charge until the end of the event.

    On site, your ticket will be linked with a cashless wristband, so that you can use your pre-loaded credit.

  • How can I top up credit on site?

    Self TopUp Station: Easily top up your credit yourself – even easier than withdrawing money from an ATM. Payment by debit or credit card.

    Cash TopUp Station: Staffed stations where the staff will top up your credit for you. Payment by debit/credit card or in cash.

    Online in the app or in the Eventportal: Even during the event, you can top up your credit via the app or online in the Eventportal. The credit will automatically be loaded onto your cashless wristband.

    Online via QR code: Scan the QR code on your cashless wristband and top up your credit online.

    Note: A fee of €1 applies to each transaction at the Cash TopUp Stations.
    All other top-up methods are free of charge.

  • How much credit can I top up?

    There is no maximum amount. You can request the refund of your full remaining credit after the event in the Eventportal.

    The refund is free of charge.

    Important: Lost cashless wristbands will not be replaced!

  • What is the payment procedure on site?
    1. Get your cashless wristband at the entrance.
    2. Have you previously topped up your credit online (Pre-TopUp)?
      Then head straight to the bar and order your first drink
    3. No credit loaded yet?
      Go to one of the TopUp stations and load money onto your cashless wristband. Or load your credit onto your wristband at any time with your smartphone in the Eventportal.
  • Can I re-enter the festival site?

    Yes, you can book the re-entry function for EUR 5,- on your Cashless wristband:

    • Online in the Eventportal
    • On site at all TopUp & evening cash desks

    With the re-entry function you are allowed to leave the event site and re-enter multiple times.

  • How can I see on site how much credit I have left on my cashless wristband?

    At any TopUp station, online in the Eventportal, and when paying on the devices of the crew.

  • Can I see how much credit will be deducted when I pay?

    Yes, you can see how much credit will be deducted when you pay on the devices of the crew.

    You can also check your current credit balance at any TopUp station, online in the Eventportal.

  • How does it work with the deposit?

    For each drink (except for shots) 2€ will be booked from the cashless wristband as a deposit.

    Upon return, the amount will be credited.

    Deposit can be returned in the amount in which drinks were bought. In addition, there are five deposit containers as a buffer, so that you can also return the deposit from friends when you get the next round.

  • Can I transfer my ticket with credit?
    Yes, you can generally transfer your ticket. However, note that your credit is always directly linked to the ticket number of your ticket. So if you have already topped up credit, you can transfer your ticket including credit.
  • Do I still need my cashless wristband after the event?

    Yes, without the cashless wristband you cannot get your remaining balance refunded.

  • How can I get my remaining balance refunded?

    You can request a refund of your remaining balance by entering the data of your cashless wristband in the Eventportal from 04.05.2026 to 17.05.2026.

    There is no refund of the remaining balance on site. The refund does not happen automatically!

    Note: Where possible, the remaining balance will be refunded using the same payment method that was used to top up the account. If this is not possible (for example, in the case of cash payments made in person), an IBAN must be provided to which the remaining balance can be transferred.
    Important: Accounts from Revolut, Trade Republic, and other online banks are sometimes not allowed because they do not allow transfers from third parties.

  • How does data protection work here?

    Compliance with the applicable data protection regulations is a matter of course. No movement profiles are created. Your personal data will be deleted as soon as it is no longer required to provide services or to process payment and credit transactions and provided that there are no statutory retention obligations to the contrary.

30. April 2026
7 PM - 7 AM

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