Cashless in the Lanxess Arena: Restrictions from August 1st!

Cashless in the Lanxess Arena: Restrictions from August 1st!

In the Lanxess Arena in Cologne, important changes in the payment system will be due from August 1st. Visitors have to adapt to a extensive restriction of cash payments, which primarily affects catering stands, banquet and club rooms as well as lodges. The background to this change is the desire to reduce transport and energy costs, as well as the reduction of waiting times, such as ksta.de reported.

affected by the new regulations include the backstage restaurant and the well-known Henkelmännchen restaurant. All wardrobes are also involved in the changeover. While most areas change to cashless payments, there are a hybrid payment system in areas such as the ticket shop, bacher return and selected service providers that allow both cash and cashless payment methods, as the official website of the Arena reports: lanxess-arena.de .

advantages of the cashess system

The changeover is also accompanied by advantages for visitors. Shorter waiting times and faster processes improve comfort for all guests and at the same time reduce the effort in cash logistics. In addition, cashless systems are more environmentally friendly, which is a welcome aspect in view of the current climate discussion. According to Get. Systems Cashless pay is considered more secure and cheaper, which not only benefits the organizers but also to the participants.

With the changeover, the Lanxess-Arena, the first event affected by this regulation, would like to offer the E-Sports tournament "IEM Cologne 2025" from August 1 to 3 August, and remain a more modern event infrastructure and remain in the area of ​​event management "State of the Art". Visitors are already asked to take this into account when planning their visit to guarantee a smooth process.

A look into the future

cashless payment systems use RFID technology to pursue transactions. Visitors can charge their account before the event and this form of payment not only makes the experience more pleasant, but also safer, since no cash has to be carried. All in all, it turns out that the Lanxess Arena ventures into the future and sets high standards. There is anticipation for the first event in which these changes will come into force.