Madrid premieres this summer a long-awaited novelty in its municipal swimming pools: it is now possible to pay the entrance fee with Bizum, the popular instant payment system from the cell phone. This measure, which is in addition to the traditional payment options at the box office, web and app, seeks to streamline access to the facilities and facilitate the advance purchase of tickets in a season marked by heat and high demand.
Since July 1, 2025, all municipal pools in Madrid – 25 outdoor and 5 indoor – allow this payment method. You can use Bizum both for the advance purchase of tickets through the website and the Madrid mobile app, as well as at the box office of the municipal sports centers. The aim is to offer greater speed, convenience and security to users, avoiding queues and allowing you to reserve a seat from anywhere.
Step by step: how to pay with Bizum your entrance to the swimming pool
- Access the municipal sports website or the ‘Madrid móvil’ app.
- Select the municipal swimming pool and the desired shift (morning, afternoon or full day).
- Choose the number of tickets and click on Buy.
- Among the payment options, select Bizum.
- Enter the phone number linked to your Bizum account and follow the instructions of your bank to authorize the transaction.
- You will receive an immediate confirmation and, if you buy online, a QR code to show at the entrance.
At the box office, the process is just as simple: just indicate that you want to pay with Bizum, provide your cell phone number and validate the transaction in your banking app. The staff will give you the ticket (or bracelet, in case of a full shift).