biljett

Biljett is a document or digital record that confirms authorization to travel, enter an event, or use a service. The term is widely used in Swedish (biljett) and Norwegian and is cognate with the English word ticket and with related terms in many languages; it derives from the French billet, meaning a small written note.

A billet may be physical or electronic. It identifies the holder and the purchase, and typically includes the issuer, the price, the date or period of validity, the venue or route, seat or class information, and terms of use. Biljetter can be for transport (train, bus, tram, ship, airplane) or for admission to cultural or recreational events. They may be single-use or multi-ride; season passes or annual memberships are common for transport and venues.

Forms and validation: tickets may be scanned or entered by a barcode, QR code, magnetic stripe, or RFID; some use mobile wallets or apps as e-tickets. In transport, the ticket is often validated before boarding or at entry; in events, entry is controlled at the gate by ticket inspectors.

Purchase and policy: tickets can be bought online or at point of sale, with delivery as print-at-home, mobile ticket, or physical ticket. Refunds, exchanges, and transferability vary by issuer and fare rules; lost tickets may be replaced or rendered void under policy.

History: tickets emerged in early modern commerce and became standard with railways and theatres in the 19th century; barcodes and ticketing technology advanced in the late 20th century, giving rise to electronic and mobile tickets.