Aussie travellers cut sky high airfares down to size with Zip Webjet partnership

• Zip will be available as the new buy now, pay later option for Australia’s leading online travel agency Webjet from 29 June 2023.
• Both Zip Pay (no interest ever) and Zip Money (12 months interest free) will be available to use on all eligible Webjet purchases.

Leading Australian buy now, pay later company Zip is pleased to announce its partnership with Australia’s #1 online travel agency Webjet. The partnership will give Webjet customers access to more flexible ways to pay for domestic and international flights, accommodation, and more to thousands of destinations worldwide.

Zip Pay is now available to use on Webjet for smaller travel purchases of up to $1,000 interest free, and Zip Money is available for bigger purchases up to $10,000 with 12 months interest free.

The announcement comes as demand for travel continues to skyrocket, with 83% of Australians planning to travel this year according to Zip’s Travel-Elation Report for 2023. Households will spend an average of $3,145 on their holidays and almost a third (32%) were planning on low-key travel, with local regional trips the preferred way to take a break in 2023, followed by domestic travel (28%).

Recent data also shows airfares globally are rising at more than twice the rate of inflation, defying broader economic headwinds. According to aviation company Cirium, average ticket prices on more than 600 of the world’s most popular routes rose at an annual rate of 27.4% in February, the fifteenth consecutive month of double-digit growth.

With Zip, customers can book the big or small trips they have been planning and spread their payments over time, giving them more control and flexibility over their finances for their next adventure.

“We know that travel is a significant part of people’s lives, so we are thrilled to partner with Webjet, Australia’s leading online travel agency, to offer a flexible payment solution for their customers,” said Cynthia Scott, CEO of Zip ANZ. “We want to make it easier for Australians to plan and book their trips without worrying about upfront payments. With Zip, customers can spread the cost of their bookings over time, making travel more affordable and accessible.

“Webjet is also a one stop shop for all your travel needs – from flights and accommodation through to travel insurance and car hire – so this partnership well and truly solidifies Zip’s presence in the travel vertical, as we continue to give customers more choice for how they pay for their next travel adventure.”

Commenting on the partnership, Webjet’s CEO, David Galt said, “At Webjet, we are committed to making the process of booking travel even easier for our customers, which is why we are delighted to partner with Zip and introduce a new buy now, pay later option. Webjet provides customers with an unmatched world of choice, and the addition of Zip is yet another way Webjet is empowering customers to book their travel in a manner that best suits their lifestyle.”

 

Webjet customers can take advantage of Zip’s Buy Now Pay Later option by selecting it at checkout. The payment option allows customers to make their bookings and pay for them in interest-free instalments over a period of time. With Zip, customers can travel now and pay later, without the worry of interest charges or hidden fees.

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