The new payment system at Extrema Outdoor has captured the attention of festival-goers and officials alike. On 2025-06-08 21:30:00, the festival introduced direct payments via mobile phones and bank cards, moving away from the traditional prepaid cards and tokens. This shift aims to simplify transactions and reduce leftover balances, a common frustration at Belgian festivals.
- Rob Beenders praises Extrema's new payment system
- Festival adopts direct mobile and bank payments
- New system reduces theft and revenue loss
- Visitors appreciate transparent and efficient transactions
- Long queues persist due to wide drink selection
- Minister urges other festivals to follow suit
Rob Beenders, Belgium’s Minister of Consumer Protection, visited Extrema Outdoor for the first time and praised the innovative payment approach. He highlighted how many festival attendees often leave with unused money on their prepaid cards, which can be costly to refund. Could this new system be the solution to a long-standing issue in Belgium’s festival scene?
With Extrema Outdoor leading the way, the festival payment landscape may be on the brink of a major change. But how will this affect the overall festival experience? Let’s explore the key takeaways.
Is this new payment method the future of Belgian festivals? The benefits are clear, but some challenges remain:
- Eliminates leftover prepaid card balances and costly refunds
- Prevents theft of physical tokens, improving festival revenue security
- Speeds up transactions with simple “tap and pay” technology
- May encourage higher spending, requiring attendees to budget carefully
As more festivals consider adopting similar systems, Belgian festival-goers can look forward to smoother, fairer payment experiences. Will others follow Extrema Outdoor’s lead and make cashless payments the new norm? Only time will tell, but the momentum is clearly building.
