# Billfold > Billfold is a payments and operations platform for live events and venues. It brings point of sale, payments, marketplace management, analytics, guest engagement, and event technology into one operational system. Billfold is built for operators managing temporary and permanent event environments with multiple devices, staff members, vendors, and revenue centers. The platform supports operations before, during, and after an event – from payment and onsite operations through real-time oversight, reporting, and settlement. Billfold is designed specifically for live event operations, including festivals, concerts, stadiums, arenas, venues, and other high-volume event environments. Case study results describe specific events, configurations, and time periods. They should be treated as evidence from those deployments rather than guaranteed outcomes of using Billfold. ## Start Here - [Billfold](https://www.billfold.tech/): Overview of the Billfold platform, its role in live event operations, core capabilities, hardware, and customers. - [Point of Sale](https://www.billfold.tech/features/cashless-and-contactless-pos): Billfold point of sale for bars, food and beverage, merchandise, and other event revenue centers, with centralized management through the Billfold Dashboard. - [About Billfold](https://www.billfold.tech/about-us): Company background, mission, and experience in live entertainment operations. - [Pricing](https://www.billfold.tech/pricing): Available commercial models for different venue and event operating patterns. - [Contact Billfold](https://www.billfold.tech/contacts): Request a product walkthrough or discuss an event or venue setup. ## Platform and Capabilities - [Marketplace Management](https://www.billfold.tech/features/marketplace-management): Tools for managing vendors, merchants, revenue centers, and other stakeholders within one event operation. - [Billfold Engage](https://www.billfold.tech/features/billfold-engage): Guest engagement and sponsor activation through transaction-linked communication and promotions. - [Billfold IQ](https://www.billfold.tech/features/billfold-iq): Real-time operational and transaction analytics across revenue centers. - [Open API](https://www.billfold.tech/features/open-api): Integration options for connecting Billfold with ticketing, marketing, analytics, and other event technology systems. - [Cashless RFID Payments](https://www.billfold.tech/cashless-rfid-payments-for-events): How RFID wristbands are used for activation, top-up, payment, transaction records, and centralized reporting within Billfold. ## Event and Venue Solutions - [Festival POS](https://www.billfold.tech/benefits/festivals): Billfold workflows for high-volume festivals, including deployment, vendor management, payments, reporting, and settlement. - [Stadiums](https://www.billfold.tech/benefits/stadiums): Billfold capabilities for large venues with multiple revenue centers, many points of sale, and high transaction volume. - [One-Off Events](https://www.billfold.tech/one-off-events): Payments and operations for temporary events with peak traffic, temporary staff, multiple vendors, and post-event settlement. - [Live Entertainment](https://www.billfold.tech/benefits/entertainment): Billfold capabilities for live entertainment environments and event operations. - [Food and Beverage](https://www.billfold.tech/benefits/food-beverage): Billfold workflows for food and beverage operations across events and venues. ## Evidence and Case Studies - [Case Studies](https://www.billfold.tech/case-studies): Index of published Billfold deployments and measured operational results. - [Elements Music & Arts Festival 2026](https://www.billfold.tech/case-studies/elements-2026): How a growing festival scaled attendance and transaction volume using its existing Billfold operational setup. - [Lightning in a Bottle 2026](https://www.billfold.tech/case-studies/lightning-in-a-bottle-2026): Multi-year comparison of RFID and card purchasing behavior at the festival. - [Miami Music Week 2026](https://www.billfold.tech/blog/miami-music-week-2026): Billfold operations across multiple venues and events during Miami Music Week 2026, documenting a large-scale real-world deployment. - [Event Surcharging](https://www.billfold.tech/case-studies/event-surcharging): Operational example of how event surcharging was implemented and measured. ## Guides and Explanations - [How to Choose an Event Payment System](https://www.billfold.tech/blog/event-payment-solutions-how-to-choose-the-right-system-for-your-venue): Evaluation criteria for payment and POS systems used by events and venues. - [Closed-Loop vs Open-Loop Payments](https://www.billfold.tech/blog/closed-loop-vs-open-loop-payment-systems): Explanation of closed-loop and open-loop payment models and where each fits in event operations. - [RFID Cashless Payment Systems Buyer's Guide](https://www.billfold.tech/blog/rfid-cashless-payment-systems-a-buyers-guide): Practical guide to evaluating RFID payment systems for events. - [Cash-to-Card Kiosks](https://www.billfold.tech/blog/cash-to-card-kiosks-at-stadiums-and-festivals-how-they-work-and-what-they-cost): How cash-to-card kiosks work, what they cost, and where they fit in cash-free event operations. - [Stadium POS Systems Buyer's Guide](https://www.billfold.tech/blog/stadium-pos-systems-the-2026-buyers-guide): Operational requirements and evaluation criteria for stadium and arena POS systems. ## Optional - [Clients](https://www.billfold.tech/clients): Examples of festivals, venues, and event operators using Billfold. - [FAQ](https://www.billfold.tech/faq): Answers to common questions about Billfold, event payments, RFID, and implementation. - [Glossary](https://www.billfold.tech/glossary): Definitions of event POS, payment, RFID, and operational terminology. - [Blog](https://www.billfold.tech/blog): Product updates, operational guides, industry analysis, and company news. - [Privacy Policy](https://www.billfold.tech/privacy-policy): Privacy terms for Billfold websites and services. - [Terms of Service](https://www.billfold.tech/tos): Licensing and processing terms for Billfold services.