No. Scalping tickets in Chile is illegal under Law No. 20,453 (2010), which criminalizes resale above face value for cultural, sports, and entertainment events. The Servicio Nacional del Consumidor (SERNAC) enforces penalties, including fines up to 500 UTM (~$40,000 USD) for violators, with recent 2026 amendments tightening digital platform oversight. Physical resale remains prohibited, though enforcement varies by venue.
Key Regulations for Scalping Tickets in Chile
- Law No. 20,453 (2010): Prohibits resale exceeding face value for events regulated by the Ministerio de las Culturas, las Artes y el Patrimonio.
- SERNAC Oversight: Mandates event organizers to validate ticket authenticity and block secondary market platforms like StubHub or scalper bots.
- 2026 Amendments: Introduced stricter penalties for digital scalping, requiring platforms to report transactions to SERNAC within 48 hours.
Violations may also trigger criminal charges under Ley de Delitos Informáticos if scalping involves fraudulent ticket duplication or bot manipulation. Organizers retain discretion to cancel resold tickets, leaving buyers with no legal recourse.