There's no doubt that tickets for London's 2012 Olympic & Paralympic games are going to be in demand. Find out how to make sure you're first in the queue.
First things first, tickets for London's 2012 Olympic games aren't yet on sale. So, if someone tries to sell you tickets now they'll be fraudulent, don't fall for it.
When do tickets go on sale?
Tickets for the 2012 Olympic games will not be available until Spring 2011 and then only from the official Olympic website and a select number of 'Authorised Ticket Resellers'.
However, you are now able to register for alerts so that you're first in the queue when tickets to your Olympic events of choice go on sale.
How do I register?
To register your details for Olympic 2012 ticket updates you need to visit the official London 2012 website and complete the short form.
You'll need to select the Olympic and Paralympic sporting events you'd like to get tickets for, as well as the country you support. There is no limit on the number of events you're able to register your interest for. So, if you're not fussed about what you watch but just want to make sure you get to see something at the games, it may be worth selecting all the options (although you will then receive alerts on everything too!).
Once you've completed the form you'll receive an email asking you to confirm your registration. Simply click on the link enclosed and you'll be set up ready to buy tickets once they become available.
Does registering mean I automatically get a ticket?
Unfortunately, registering in advance doesn't mean you're guaranteed a ticket to the 2012 Olympics. Instead you will need to complete an application process once they go on sale. Bear in mind though that organisers haven't yet ruled out a ballot-based allocation process if demand is high.
How do I pay?
Possibly the most important thing to bear in mind is that you will only be able to buy tickets, and indeed pay for anything else at the Olympic games, using either cash, cheque or a Visa credit, debit or prepaid card.
You will not be able to pay for your tickets using a MasterCard, American Express, Maestro or any other type of card that doesn't carry the Visa logo.
If you don't yet have a Visa card in your wallet it's going to be worth getting a suitable alternative sorted sooner rather than later.
You can compare the different Visa credit cards, Visa prepaid cards and Visa debit cards available in our comparison tables and apply for the option that's best suited for the way you plan to use it.
How much will tickets cost?
The Olympic committee are in the process of setting tickets prices at the moment and will be announcing them publicly later this year.
It's not yet clear if booking fees for using credit or debit card will be applied either.
