Looking to spread the costs of your flight over time but want to avoid credit checks? At Alternative Airlines we believe in giving everyone the freedom to fly. That's why we offer 40+ ways to pay from buy now pay later, cryptocurrency, and now credit free deposit installment plans.
Bad credit? No problem. Through our partners at Slice Pay, you can spread the costs of your flights over weekly installments with a small deposit from 10%, all without the need for a credit check.
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Deposit Flights - No Credit Checks, No Interest
Budgeting for flights is tough. Rising upfront costs eat into your savings, leaving you with less funds to organise the rest of your trip. So you turn to buy now pay later options and get rejected during the soft credit check stage. Sound familiar? If so, a deposit installment plan is the solution for you.
Slice Pay
Through our partners at Slice Pay, you can secure your flight at today's prices by paying from a 10% deposit upfront. What's even better is that there are no credit checks when you pay with a deposit and no interest to pay. Meaning you are approved right away. Neat, right?
- Deposit plans are not a form of credit as nothing is being loaned or borrowed.
- Pay a small upfront deposit and hold price fee at check out to lock in your flight at the price you see today.
- Pay over weekly installments, finishing your repayments 7 days before your flights departure date.
- A pure layaway product that allows you to travel debt-free, without a credit check, and with complete peace of mind.
Slice Pay is only available to residents of Australia, New Zealand, the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada.
The Benefits of Paying With a Deposit
No Credit-Checks
When you choose to pay with a small upfront deposit through Slice Pay there are no credit checks! This makes accessing this type of flight installment plan much easier for everyone, regardless of your credit score.
Debt-free Flights
As Slice Pay is a pure layaway product you are not being loaned any money, meaning everything you pay comes from your bank account. At Alternative Airlines deposit payment plans are paid off weekly, with your last payment being paid at least 7 days before your flights departure date. The benefit? Complete peace of mind that you are flying debt-free on a flight that comfortably fit your budget.
No Interest, No Late Fees
Worried about missing a weekly payment? When paying with a deposit there are no fees for missed payments, no interest incurred overtime or any hidden charges. If you don't finish paying before your flight, you won't be able to travel, its as simple as that.
Budget Friendly - Avoid missing out on the lowest prices
Paying via a small deposit acts as a digital savings tool rather than a debt based plan. Lock in your flight at todays prices, protecting yourself from future price hikes. Then you can easily manage your budget by spreading your costs over 6 months worth of repayments. Allowing you to get the cheapest prices and a flexible means of budgeting the costs over time.
How Do Slice Pay Payments Work?
Max of 6 months of repayments π
Paying with Slice Pay is perfect for those looking to lock in their flights and plan well in advance. Split your costs into a maximum of 26 bite sized weekly installments (6 months), allowing you to plan in advance whilst easily managing your budget/savings.
Payments always end 7 days before departure βοΈ
Slice Pay installment plans must be paid off 7 days before your fly. This allows you to travel stress free and without any debt.
Undergo no credit checks π¦
Slice Pay is a pure Layaway product, meaning no credit checks are needed as no money is being loaned. Once your details and flight product pass a quick internal fraud check you are approved.
Maximum amount of $20,000 π°
Installment plans with Slice Pay can be taken out for flights at a maximum cost of $20,000, giving you further flexibility.
Hold Price Service Fee π΅
When you choose Slice Pay there are no hidden fees. Instead the total amount you pay is displayed at checkout. This includes a Hold Price Service Fee. This is Slice Pays only charge.
Slice Pay is only available to residents of Australia, New Zealand, the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada.
To qualify for Slice Pay, you must:
Be 18 or over
Be a resident of Australia, New Zealand or the US
Have a valid debit or credit card
Be able to pay the deposit upfront
Why Book Flights Without a Credit Check?
Wondering if a credit check-free deposit installment plan is for you? Regardless of your history, a deposit payment plan is very accessible giving everyone the freedom to fly.
- No Credit check π - Greater accessibility with no credit issued. Pure debt-free travel that doesn't impact your credit score. Everyone can apply regardless if you have bad credit or no credit history at all.
- Low Upfront Deposit π - Secure your trip with a small upfront deposit from 10% of the cost of your flight, with zero risk of incurring interest.
- Flexible Repayments π΅ - Pay in weekly installments with no late repayment fees and no impact on your credit score.
- Quick & Easy Approval β - With no credit check, approval is both quick and easy.
- Accessible to All π - Whether you're building your credit or avoiding it entirely, a deposit payment plan is a great option for everyone.
Currently Slice Pay is only available if you are a resident of Australia, New Zealand, the United States, United Kingdom or Canada.
What do others have to say?
Don't just take our word for it. At Alternative Airlines we have a 4.9 rating on Trustpilot with tens of thousands of satisfied travellers! See what they have to say below:
"Very easy to use website and a great way to keep your finances in order before and after your holiday β€οΈ would definitely recommend βΊοΈ" β Loz, βββββ
"SlicePay made it easy to plan travel without touching savings" - Customer paying through Slice Pay
"This made my holiday possible, I wouldnβt be able to afford it otherwise, thank you so much!" β Lewis, βββββ
"If I didn't have SlicePay, I'd have to pull out all my savings." - Customer paying through Slice Pay
"Great service and love how you can pay as you go, it helped me go for my dream holiday thank you Alternative Airlines" β Chanel, βββββ
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Over 40+ ways to pay
At Alternative Airlines, we know that having flexibility is important when it comes to accessing flights. Thatβs why we offer over 40 global payment methods, many of which don't require a credit check. Unlike, deposit payment plans, the following ways to pay will require the full upfront cost to be paid when you check out.
Hereβs a list of other payment methods that don't have credit checks:
- Cryptocurrency β Pay with Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT and more
- Multi-currency support β Pay in over 160 currencies worldwide
- Virtual wallets β Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, WeChat Pay, and more
- Bank transfers β Available in select countries
Ready to book flights with no credit check?
Search flights with over 600 airlines and secure today's price with Slice Pay, our trusted deposit installment provider that is free of credit checks and debt.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book flights now and pay later with bad credit?
Yes, at Alternative Airlines, you can book your flights now and pay later by using a deposit based installment plan. Provided by our trusted partners, Slice Pay, you will undergo no credit checks, meaning you can lock in your flights today and spread your costs over a maximum of 26 weeks before your flight.
When you pay with a deposit no form of credit is being issued, meaning no interest, no late fees, and no impact on your credit score.
Currently Slice Pay is only available if you are a resident of Australia, New Zealand, the United States, United Kingdom or Canada.
Can you book flights with just a deposit?
When you book through Alternative Airlines you can book flights from over 600+ airlines with a deposit. Simply head to the search bar, enter in your flight details, choose your route, and select Slice Pay at checkout to book your flight with a deposit.
Paying for your flight with a deposit through Slice Pay is quick and easy with all your costs being shown at checkout, which includes your deposit amount and Slice Pay's Hold Price Fee.
Should I use a deposit or a buy now, pay later option to book flights?
Booking with either a deposit or one of our trusted buy now, pay later options is a great way of budgeting your flight costs over time and avoiding hefty upfront costs. However, if you are someone with bad credit or simply want to avoid a credit check, a deposit installment plan is the best solution for you. Why you ask? Thats because our deposit flight plans don't require you to undergo a credit check. All you have to do is repay the total costs of your flight 7 days before departure.
Through our partners at Slice Pay, you can fly debt-free by securing your flight today and paying in weekly installments. There is no interest, late fees or hidden costs. What you see at check out is what you pay.
Buy now, pay later is a great option if you don't mind going through a credit check. However, there is the chance that you may not be approved for credit if you have a low credit rating. For more information of the differences between buy now pay later and deposit plans, check out our Slice Pay vs BNPL article, which compares the two ways to pay against each other.
Can I book flights with a deposit with bad credit?
Absolutely. Through our partners at Slice Pay you can book flights with a deposit even if you have bad credit. Thats because there are no credit checks when you apply for a deposit installment plan at Alternative Airlines. Slice Pays deposit plans are not loans, meaning nothing is borrowed or credited. Just pure layaway travel, that allows you to pay in weekly installments so you can fly debt-free and with complete peace of mind that your flight is paid off before you go.
What happens if I miss a payment?
If you miss a payment, you will not incur any late fees or interest. Instead the complete cost of your flight must be paid 7 days before you fly, nothing more, nothing less.
If you were to continually miss payments, the Slice Pay team will help customers get back on track. However, if missed payments continue over the long term it may result in a booking cancellation.
Can I pay off my balance early?
Yes. You can pay off your payment plan early should you want to. The total cost of your flight must be paid off 7 days before you fly to ensure your booking is not cancelled.