How to Scale In-Person Payments During Big Events With SentooGo

Big cultural moments are a cheat code for sales.

Carnival, Regatta in Sint Maarten, Kaya Kaya, King’s Day, concert nights, sports weekends, street fairs, pop-ups, etc.

When people gather, demand spikes, and businesses get a rare chance to connect with new customers, sell more in fewer hours, and turn “one-time buyers” into repeat customers.

But the real question isn’t “Can I sell at an event?” Instead, it is: How do I accept payments quickly, in multiple locations, without slowing the moment down?

Because at events, your biggest competitor isn’t another vendor…

It’s the line.

Short answer: SentooGo.

The event problem: losing opportunities

At big events, customers don’t want friction. They’re moving, dancing, walking, laughing, rushing back to friends.

If payment takes too long:

the customer leaves,
your staff gets stressed,
your line looks “too busy,” so others avoid it,
and you lose sales you already earned.

Events require speed, mobility, and flexibility.

That’s exactly why SentooGo exists.

What is SentooGo?

SentooGo helps you scale your point of sale in minutes.

You download the SentooGo app that turns your smartphone or tablet into a payment acceptance point so you can take payments from more than one spot without investing in extra hardware.

Think of it like this:

One booth becomes two checkout points
One stand becomes a mini-network of payment points
One staff member becomes a mobile cashier
One location becomes multiple “payment zones”

Which means you can sell the way events actually work: fast, mobile, and smooth.

What payment methods can you accept?

SentooGo supports multiple payment methods, so you’re ready for locals and international visitors:

1) Sentoo Pay by Bank (local)

Customers select their bank and approve the payment directly in their banking app after scanning the QR code.

2) Card payments (Visa / Mastercard)

For customers who prefer paying by card details.

3) iDEAL (Netherlands)

Great for visitors with Dutch bank accounts.

How it works (simple flow)

Creating payments in SentooGo works like a regular terminal, but on your smartphone or tablet.

Tap the “+” sign to create a payment
Enter the amount (and a note if needed)
Optional: the customer can add a tip
Ask the customer how they’d like to pay (Pay by Bank / Card / iDEAL)
Tap the payment method
A QR code appears
Customer scans with their phone and completes payment on the phone
Payment confirmed = payment received

That’s it.

Is SentooGo for you? (quick self-check)

SentooGo is a strong fit if you relate to 3 or more of the following:

Do you get long lines during peak moments just to complete payments?
Have you lost sales because people didn’t want to wait to pay?
Do you want more checkout points without investing in extra hardware?
Do you sell in multiple locations (booths, bars, pop-ups, markets, delivery)?
Does your staff move around to collect payments?
Are you tired of handling cash at busy moments?
Do you need a payment setup you can start quickly for temporary locations?
Do you want a modern checkout experience that feels simple for customers?

If yes, you’re exactly who SentooGo was made for.

What’s happening in 2026?

Big events aren’t just about volume, they’re about visibility.

It’s one of the few times where new people discover your brand naturally, customers are in a “yes mood,” and repeat purchases happen quickly.

Here is a list of events happening in our islands this year:

January – February

Aruba Carnival: January 3 – February 18, 2026
Bonaire Carnival: January 17 – February 17, 2026
Curaçao Carnival: January 3 – February 17, 2026

March

Sint Maarten Heineken Regatta: March 5 – 8, 2026
Aruba Anthem & Flag Day: Mar 18, 2026

April – May

Seú Curaçao: April 6, 2026
Sint Maarten Carnival: April 10 – May 5, 2026
King’s Day: April 27, 2026
Dia di Rincon: April 30, 2026

July – August

Statia Emancipation Day: July 1, 2026
Curaçao Flag & Athem day: July 2, 2026
Aruba International Regatta: July 20 – 12, 2026
Statia Carnival: July 15 – 27, 2026
Saba Carnival: July 27 – Aug 2, 2026
Kaya Kaya Curaçao: dates are typically announced in August.

September – October

Bonaire Day: September 6, 2026.
Bonaire Regatta: October 6 – 11. 2026.
Curaçao Day: October 10, 2026.

November – December

Aruba Open Beach Tennis: November 8 – 15, 2026.
Sint Maarten Day: November 11, 2026.
Statia Day: November 16, 2026.
KLM Curaçao Marathon: November 28 – 29, 2026.
Saba Day: Dec 4, 2026.

The permits you need to have:

If you’re selling on the road, sidewalks, parks or temporary spots, you will need a permit (often called ‘ventvergunning’). It’s very important you start requesting your permits early, some governments indicate processing can take between 6 to 8 weeks. Try to get your paperwork in months in advance, especially for peak seasons and major events.

Practical event prep checklist

Before the event:

Charge devices + bring power banks
Make sure you have data coverage (or hotspot plan)
Put stickers/signs where customers decide
Train staff on the 15-second script
Do 2 test payments before opening

During the event:

Use one roaming staff as a line-buster
Keep the “payment point” close to pickup
If a line forms, open a second device immediately

After the event:

Review how many payments happened at peak hour
Identify where the bottleneck was (not enough devices? visibility? staff script?)
Improve for the next event (the islands have events constantly)

The SentooGo pricing

To start using the SentooGo app, you need to contact our sales team by completing this form. The process could take anywhere from 4 business days to 3 weeks. It all depends on the payment methods you want to accept.

To give you a scope of the pricing structure:

The Sentoo Pay by Bank payment method costs 1% per successful transaction, capped at $1.50.
The SentooGo monthly fee: $5 per device.

For full details, contact the Sentoo Sales team.

Ready for the next big moment?

Events don’t wait for perfect preparation.

They reward the businesses who can move fast when attention is high.

SentooGo helps you scale checkout points in minutes so you can focus on what matters: selling, serving, and being part of the moment.

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