An artist presale is a special opportunity for fans of a specific artist to buy tickets for an event before the general public. During a presale, fans with codes or secure links are given the opportunity to purchase tickets before they go on sale to the general public. Presale codes are usually sent out by the artist or the event producer to exclusive members of fan clubs or mailing lists. Credit card companies like Citibank and Chase may also offer their cardholders special presale access as perks for being loyal customers. Social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram are also used to share unique presale codes. Presale access does not guarantee tickets, but it increases the chances of getting desirable seats. To buy tickets during an artist presale, fans need to enter their presale code before choosing their tickets.