London-based Fintech Affirm Partners With UATP To Expand BNPL Travel Payments Internationally

This partnership will let Affirm’s installment payment options be used by UATP’s network, which includes airlines, train services, and travel agencies in the U.S., U.K., and Canada.

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As more people look for flexible payment options in travel, this partnership allows UATP merchants to offer customers the ability to split their travel costs into smaller, easy-to-manage payments. There will be no late fees or hidden charges.

These flexible payment choices can help increase sales and reduce shopping cart abandonment, which is good for UATP. Plus, clear pricing and simple eligibility checks can help build trust and loyalty with customers.

Max Levchin, Founder and CEO of Affirm, commented: “Travel is 10 percent of all global spend - and it can be expensive and stressful. But legacy credit options add to the hassle with hidden costs and complexity. People deserve better, and this partnership with UATP is going to deliver just that: the transparent, flexible payment options Affirm stands for, available as a turn-key option to top travel brands.”​

Ralph Kaiser, President and CEO of UATP, added: “Partnering with Affirm will make travel more accessible for customers who prefer to not use traditional credit cards to pay. Customers want more safe alternative payment choices and this will address that need by providing an option that has not been available to them before.”​

UATP says that 44% of customers will cancel their purchase if their favorite payment method isn’t available. This shows how important it is to offer different payment options.

As the partnership grows, Affirm plans to keep expanding, offering travelers more flexible and clear payment choices.

About Affirm

Affirm is a public fintech company that offers installment loans at checkout, so people can pay for purchases in smaller, flexible payments. It was founded in 2012 by Max Levchin. Affirm helps both merchants and customers, focusing on clear pricing and responsible credit options.