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How does PayLater Travel work?

What is PayLater Travel? How do you use it?

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Written by Jett
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An Overview

PayLater Travel offers a convenient layby service that allows you to secure airline tickets with just a deposit.


What is Layby?

Layby is a payment option that lets you reserve a product by paying a deposit and making regular payments over time. Once the total amount is paid, the product is released to you.


How It Works

  • Deposit Payment: Once you pay your deposit, we purchase your ticket from the airline and pay for it in full on your behalf.

  • Ticket Holding: We will hold your ticket while you complete the remaining payments.

  • Final Release: Installments are typically completed two weeks before your departure. Once your balance is paid in full, your ticket will be emailed to you within 24–48 hours. You may also choose to pay early via our online portal to receive your ticket sooner.

This service provides flexibility and peace of mind, allowing you to plan your travel without needing to pay in full upfront.

Booking a Flight 🛫

PayLater Travel allows you to purchase a flight by paying only a small deposit. The remaining amount is paid off using a payment plan. This protects you from price hikes whilst also helping you budget!

1. Find Your Flight

Visit our website and search for your preferred flight. We offer access to all major airlines and routes. You’ll see the total price, deposit amount, and estimated installment details clearly displayed.


2. Secure Your Flight

Book your flight with a deposit starting as low as 10%. We do not charge interest or perform credit checks. Once you check out, our team immediately secures your flight so you're protected from price increases.

Your payment plan is automatically calculated based on:

  • Total ticket cost

  • Deposit amount

  • Departure date

You can choose to pay weekly or bi-weekly/fortnightly, with plans available for up to 6 months (26 weeks). The number of payments will depend on your departure date.


Important Payment Information

  • A deposit is required to secure your booking.

  • Your first installment will be charged one week after the deposit.

  • All subsequent payments will follow your selected plan (weekly or bi-weekly/fortnightly).

  • Your plan must be paid in full at least two weeks before departure.

You can choose your repayment frequency (weekly or bi-weekly/fortnightly), allowing flexibility that suits your lifestyle. Many customers align repayments with their payday.

Need extra time? You can request a payment extension by contacting our support team or by checking your online portal to see if an extension option is available.

If your flight booking is modified, your payment schedule will generally remain the same to maintain consistency and avoid disruption.


Pay Off Your Flight

Log in to your dashboard to view upcoming payments. Payments are automatically debited from your nominated account based on your chosen frequency. No need to worry—we’ll send reminders for upcoming payments.

All amounts shown in your booking are verified for accuracy, giving you confidence in your plan.


Enjoy Your Trip

Our payment plans are designed to ensure your flight is paid off before you travel. Once your final payment is made, your e-ticket will be sent within 48 hours. You can fly stress-free knowing everything is already paid for.

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