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FastBar for charity events and galas
FastBar is the point of sale for galas, fundraisers and benefit events. Guests pay in seconds at the bar, the silent auction and the fund-a-need, hosted drinks go on RFID wristbands, and you see every sale as it happens.
Trusted by festivals, fairs and events across the US and beyond
The problem
Long lines, paper drink tickets and a bar bill you can't check take the focus away from the night and the money you're raising.
The old way
With FastBar
The old way
When the whole room wants a drink at the same time, a long wait is the last thing guests should remember.
With FastBar
An RFID wristband tap takes under a second, and payment cards and phones are quick too, so guests get back to the evening.
The old way
Two drinks each means printing tickets, handing them out, and hoping they aren't shared or lost.
With FastBar
Load each guest's hosted drinks onto an RFID wristband or card. When they're used, guests pay their own way with the payment card they connected.
The old way
The venue bills you for what it counted, and you have no way to see what was actually served.
With FastBar
Every drink is recorded as it's served, and you and the venue see the same numbers, so the bill matches what your guests actually had.
The old way
When the event ends, every winner lines up to pay for their lots at once, and checkout takes forever.
With FastBar
Collect payment for silent and live auction lots, fund-a-need gifts and any other amount in seconds, so guests head home instead of waiting in line.
The old way
Receipts and payments from the bar, the auction and the fund-a-need get matched up long after guests leave.
With FastBar
Every sale is recorded as it happens, so you know what the night brought in the moment you close.
The FastBar system
Drinks, auction lots and fund-a-need gifts on one system, with every sale reported live and paid straight into your own account.
Every way your guests pay
<1 sec
per RFID wristband tap
No paper tickets to find and no wallets to dig out. Guests tap, and they're back to the event.
3–5 hrs
of reconciliation eliminated at the Washington Athletic Club's Jubilee gala
Every sale is recorded as it happens, so the night's numbers are ready when the event ends, not the next week.
<5 min
to train new staff
The venue's bartenders and your volunteers are ready to sell in under five minutes.
RFID wristbands
Host a couple of drinks for every guest, or the whole bar. RFID wristbands and cards make it quick for guests, and every drink is recorded as it's served.
Put hosted drinks on each guest's RFID wristband or card: two each for a partially hosted bar, or everything for an open bar, with more for VIPs or sponsors.
A tap takes under a second, so guests get back to the event. At a partially hosted bar, they connect a payment card for anything beyond their hosted drinks.
Each drink is recorded as it's served, so you and the venue see the same numbers and the bill matches what your guests actually had.
RFID is one way to pay, not the only one. Use it everywhere, in some areas, or not at all.
Features
Payment cards, mobile wallets, RFID wristbands and cash, at the bar, the auction and the fund-a-need.
Keeps selling when the venue WiFi drops, and guests never need to download an app.
Volunteers are ready to sell in under five minutes, and the venue's bartenders pick it up just as fast.
Sales by bar, item and hour as they happen, with reports emailed when the event ends.
Hosted drinks and comps for every guest, or extra for VIPs, sponsors and table hosts, redeemed with a tap.
Ring up a silent or live auction lot, a fund-a-need gift or any other amount that isn't on the menu.
VIPs, sponsors, table hosts and volunteers each get their own perks, and show up separately in reports.
Pre-registration before the event, fast on-site registration, and every tab closed out automatically.
Working with FastBar
Most events rent FastBar. We put together everything your event needs, then take it away when you're done.
Point-of-sale kits with a tablet, stand and card reader, set up and ready to sell. Already have iPads? Run FastBar on them with a software licence.
Every FastBar feature is included in the rental. No tiers and no add-on modules.
Branded, secure RFID wristbands and registration stations, if you want them.
Run it yourselves, have our team on remote 24/7 backup, or bring us on-site.
Running lots of events? Buying your own devices may cost less in the long run, and you can try FastBar at a real event before you decide. Ask us about buying
Customer stories
Written case studyWashington Athletic Club
“The speed of service now basically boils down to how fast they can make the drinks - because it's so easy to press the buttons and have it ready. That's it.”
Amy Kendall, Director of Catering, Washington Athletic Club
$20K → $40K
Jubilee gala sales
Northern Quest Resort & Casino
“We increased our service level by a factor of like 16. It's just light speed.”
Matt Gibson, Director of Vibe, Northern Quest Resort & Casino
45s → 10s
average card transaction
ilani Casino Resort
“We didn't just purchase the software - we purchased the team behind it.”
Gina St. George, CFO, ilani Casino Resort
<1 sec
per transaction
What guests say
“Paying was super easy and fast, probably why the lines were so fast. Instant verification and final billing by text was spot on.”
“Great time at harefest. Fastbar is quick service. Never had to wait longer than a minute.”
stroto6, 3 months agoGoogle“Easy to set up and use, especially at an outdoor concert venue! Excellent service and system!”
Trust and security
FastBar handles your revenue and your guests' payment cards. Here's how we protect both.
Payments are processed by Stripe and paid out straight to your own Stripe account. FastBar never holds your money.
Card data is protected to industry standards, so your IT and finance teams can sign off with confidence.
If the connection drops, FastBar keeps selling and syncs every transaction once it's back.
We know what's on the line on event day. 24/7 support is available, and our team can be on-site when you need it.
FAQ
Can't find what you're looking for? Our team is happy to help.
Yes. We work with hotels and venues all the time, and some already run FastBar. The best time to bring us in is before you sign the venue contract, so FastBar is part of the plan from the start. Already signed? Introduce us, and we'll work with the venue to make it happen. Talk to our team
Yes. FastBar works great for no-host, cash and pay-your-own-way bars. Guests pay in seconds with a payment card, phone or RFID wristband, so lines stay short and the focus stays on the cause.
Yes. Load each guest's hosted drinks, like two drinks each, onto an RFID wristband or card. After that, guests pay their own way with the payment card they connected, so they get the hospitality and you keep the cost in check.
Yes. Every drink is recorded as it's served, and you and the venue see the same numbers through the night. The bill matches what your guests actually had, so you pay for what you used.
Yes. Set up fund-a-need levels or donation items, or ring up any amount as a custom item. Guests get a receipt by text, and your reports have every gift, so you have the data you need to send official tax receipts afterwards.
Yes. Ring up any amount as a custom item, so winners pay for their lots in seconds instead of lining up at the end of the night. Keep using your auction tool for the bidding.
Yes. Payments are processed by Stripe and paid out straight to your own Stripe account. FastBar never holds your money.
FastBar keeps taking payments without a connection and syncs everything once it's back online. We can use the venue's WiFi, or bring our own if you need it.
We can move quickly, and a small rental can often be ready within a week. Larger events with more devices, RFID or on-site support need more lead time, and custom wristbands typically take four to six weeks. Tell us about your event
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