Aerial view of the stalls along the Grande Rue
Payment

One card, all weekend.

One single means of payment across the whole site: the cashless card. No more hunting for change between stalls.

01

Get your card

At Raiffeisen branches in the region, at partner shops (bakeries, butchers, kiosks, pharmacies) and at the Braderie welcome points.

02

Top up your account

Online in advance, or on site by smartphone (bank card / TWINT) and at the cashless counters — can be topped up as often as needed during the event.

03

Pay across the whole site

Food, drinks and partner stalls: the cashless card is the only means of payment accepted on site.

04

Get refunded

Any remaining balance can be refunded online after the event — processed in about 7 working days.

Good to know
Online pre-loading limit CHF 500.–
Card contribution (1st payment) CHF 5.– (optional)
Refund time ~7 working days
A

Online account

Optional but recommended: balance tracking, history, and blocking of the card if lost.

B

Loss or theft

Without a registered account, a lost balance unfortunately cannot be recovered.

Opening dates for top-ups and the refund counter will be announced before the 2027 edition.

Frequently asked questions

Everything about the cashless card.

At Raiffeisen branches in the region (La Chaux-de-Fonds, Le Locle, Neuchâtel, etc.), at participating food retailers (butchers, cheese shops, supermarkets), at newsagents, chemists, hairdressers and participating restaurants.