Embracing a cashless trend that has earned Sweden global headlines, Åre 2019 will enable visitors to tap-to-pay conveniently and securely using contactless cards, phones or wearable technology – with the aim of cutting queues and allowing consumers to ski, snowboard and enjoy the championships without having to carry cash.

- Contributing to a cashless World Ski Championships in Europe’s most cashless country is fantastic, and a win-win for visitors and sellers alike. Together with Åre 2019's event team we will ensure that vendors have the tools they need to get paid and sell smarter, whilst making paying as seamless as using a ski pass, says Sara Arildsson, Chief Operating Officer at iZettle.

Second only to the Olympic Winter Games in terms of size, the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships is set to attract 120,000 visitors from around the world. The event showcases how mobile payments can enable large-scale winter sports events and a world-class consumer experience even in remote locations.

- We want the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in Åre 2019 to be a fantastic experience for our visitors, and to be cash free contributes to that. Åre 2019 wants to focus on the right things offering smooth solutions for payments and giving both visitors and co-workers a safe, cash free arena, says Cecilia Hedenmark, CFO of Åre 2019.

About iZettle:

iZettle is on a mission to help small businesses succeed in a world of giants. Founded in Stockholm in 2010, the financial technology company revolutionized mobile payments with the world’s first mini chip card reader and software for mobile devices. Today, iZettle’s commerce platform for small businesses in Europe and Latin America provides tools to get paid, sell smarter and grow your business. Find out more information about iZettle’s small business community at iZettle.com.