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egticket review: Europe + US coverage, fees and tickets
egticket is a ticketing platform that stands out for its broad coverage, from Europe to the United States. For a fan following an artist on tour on both sides of the Atlantic — a date in Paris, another in New York — this geographic reach is its main selling point. In this review, we apply the same grid as for the other platforms: the nature of the service, trust signals, fee clarity, payment and ticket delivery. The idea is not to sell, but to set out in which situations egticket makes sense, without claiming it wins in every case.
What we like
- Broad coverage, from Europe to the United States
- Handy for transatlantic tours
- A catalogue useful for travellers and expatriates
- A single platform to compare dates across two continents
- Payment presented as secure
- A clear alternative to resale marketplaces
Good to know
- The detail of the fees depending on the event and the country
- The currency shown for US dates
- The ticket type: electronic, named or transferable
- The delivery lead time and format depending on the organiser
- The refund terms specific to each date
Coverage that goes beyond Europe
egticket's main asset lies in its geographic reach. Where many platforms focus on a national market or on Europe, egticket claims a presence on both sides of the Atlantic. In practical terms, this can make life easier for a fan who wants to compare a European date and an American date by the same artist without juggling several sites. It is a real convenience for anyone who travels or follows a world tour, even if you always check, case by case, on which platform the event is actually sold.
Fees and currency: the points to watch
As soon as a purchase crosses borders, two elements deserve particular attention: fees and currency. For a US date, the price may be shown in another currency, with exchange fees on the bank's side adding to the total. The reflex stays the same as everywhere: reach the summary screen, read the total actually charged and check the currency before confirming. Never judge an offer on the headline price shown on the first page alone.
Payment and ticket delivery
egticket presents its payment as secure. Before entering your details, make sure you are on the official domain and that the page is properly encrypted. As for delivery, the format depends on the event and the organiser: electronic ticket, named, transferable or not. For a date abroad, check the stated lead time and the steps for collecting your ticket, especially if you are travelling shortly before the concert. Always keep your order confirmation.
Who egticket is for
egticket is aimed first and foremost at fans whose horizon goes beyond Europe: those following an artist on a transatlantic tour, travellers who want to fit in a concert during a stay in the United States, expatriates split between two continents. For a strictly European, multilingual purchase, OWTicket remains the more targeted alternative; for a local event sold through an official primary ticketing service, compare that option first. egticket shines above all when the international dimension comes into play.
Frequently asked questions
- Is egticket reliable?
- egticket shows trust signals — payment announced as secure and broad international coverage — but, as with any online ticketing, real reliability is checked at the level of each event's conditions. Read the page for the date concerned and keep your confirmation before finalising.
- Does egticket cover concerts in the United States?
- Yes, that is its main selling point: coverage extends from Europe to the United States. It is useful for following an artist on a transatlantic tour or fitting in a concert during a trip. Do check, case by case, on which platform your specific event is actually sold.
- Do I need to watch the currency on egticket?
- For a US date, the price may be shown in another currency, with possible exchange fees applied by your bank. Check the currency and the total actually charged on the summary screen before confirming your purchase.
- OWTicket or egticket for a concert in Europe?
- For a strictly European, multilingual purchase, OWTicket is the more targeted alternative. egticket takes the lead as soon as your need includes US dates or a transatlantic tour. Both are among the alternatives we highlight in the face of resale.