SM, Ayala Cinemas Online Tickets

Going to the movies is now made easier with the two biggest cinema chains allowing online purchase of tickets. Imagine buying tickets to your most awaited movie without having to line up. Plus you also get to choose the best seats.

I have tried the services of both SM and Ayala. And so far, both worked well. I did manage to get the best seats without having to line up and I arrived at the mall just in time for the trailers. However, I must say that though I prefer Ayala Mall Cinemas, SM has the more convenient online experience.

Both Ayala and SM charge P20 fee per ticket, but SM doesn't ask you to print your ticket. In fact, they will text the ticket to you and you'll just need to scan your phone to the 'scanner' right outside the theater and that scanner will print out the tickets for you. Ayala, on the other hand, will ask you to print your ticket at home. If you don't have a printer, you have to go to the ticket counter and ask them to print it for you. And before they print it, the counter lady will ask you to fill up a piece of paper with all the details.

In terms of 'less hassle', SM wins. But nonetheless, buying movie tickets online for both companies is now very convenient. I now wonder why so many people are still lining up.

Ayala Malls Cinema: www.sureseats.com
SM Cinema: www.smcinema.com

Ayala Malls Cinema ticket

SM Cinema ticket (via text)