Bestival goes cashless for 2018

Founder Rob da Bank says he sees the future being "totally cashless", as Bestival and Camp Bestival sign a three-year deal with Tappit

Bestival curator Rob da Bank

UK festivals Bestival and Camp Bestival are to go partially cashless after agreeing a three-year strategic partnership with RFID specialist Tappit.

Festivalgoers at both Camp Bestival (26–29 July) and Bestival (2–5 August) will use Tappit’s contactless payment wristbands for the first time, streamlining the payment process while allowing the festivals to capture more data from their ticket buyers.

“Bestival has always been about escapism, creating an otherworldly wonderland where you can leave all the stresses of real life behind,” says Bestival…

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