Buy Flights with Payflex
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Buy Flights with Payflex
Buy your flights today and pay over time when you book with Alternative Airlines.
Payflex is a South African payment provider, that lets you spread the cost of your purchases over time. With Payflex, you can either pay for your flights in 4 interest-free instalments over 6 weeks (with 25% paid upfront) or make 3 interest-free payments split over your paydays.
Choose from over 600 airlines, including Airlink, CemAir, and South African Airways, and pay using Payflex.
How to buy flights with Payflex
Search for flights
Use our search form located at the top of the page to begin searching for flights.
How to buy flights with Payflex
Select Payflex
Once you've entered all of your passenger details, select Payflex at checkout.
With Payflex, you can either choose to spread the cost of your flight over 4 equal instalments which are spread over 6 weeks OR you can choose you split the cost of your flight ticket over 3 pay days.
How to buy flights with Payflex
Booking Confirmed
Once your flights have been confirmed by us, we will then send you your e-ticket. All you have to do is then to enjoy your flight and pay back your payments over time.
Available in the following countries
South Africa
ZAR
Why buy flights with Payflex?
Buying flights with Payflex makes it easy to manage large purchases by breaking them into affordable instalments.
Whether you’re booking a weekend getaway to see family or planning a dream vacation, Payflex allows you to split your ticket cost into 3 or 4 interest-free instalments. Plus, with Payflex, there are no extra costs—just straightforward, hassle-free payments.
Choose from 600+ airlines
We offer flights with major airlines you know as well as smaller carriers that fly to lesser-known destinations.
With Alternative Airlines, you can book flights with over 600 airlines and use Payflex to spread the cost across any of these airlines.
Receive your e-tickets instantly
You'll usually receive your e-ticket via email right after you confirm your booking and complete your first payment with Payflex at checkout.
In rare instances, we may need to conduct a few additional checks before sending your e-ticket. Rest assured, you’ll get your e-ticket within 24 hours, and we’ll keep you updated.
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Buy Flights with Payflex FAQs
What is Payflex?
Payflex offers the first truly free payment plan in South Africa. Check out with Payflex and choose to pay for your order in either 4 interest-free payments over 6 weeks (25% paid upfront) OR 3 interest-free payments over 3 paydays (33,33% paid upfront). Your goods are shipped immediately, and you incur no additional cost (zero fees, zero interest*).
Payflex is not a credit provider. Payflex provides interest and charge-free payment plans for low-value amounts over 6 weeks or over 3 paydays. This is commonly referred to in the industry as BNPL (Buy Now Pay Later) services. If one does not meet the required instalment dates, penalties are incurred, but not in the form of interest.
* Default fees apply if you miss a payment.
Can I use Payflex to buy flights at Alternative Airlines?
Yes! When you book through Alternative Airlines you can use Payflex to pay for your flights. With the help of Payflex, you can choose to pay for your flights in either 4 interest-free instalments over 6 weeks or in 3 interest-free payments over 3 paydays.
Are there any hidden fees or is interest charged using Payflex?
That’s right! THERE REALLY ARE NO INTEREST OR EXTRA FEES. Simply put, Payflex are not like your traditional finance companies. They believe in giving you the choice to get it now and pay later! Pay your scheduled payments on time and you’ll pay the original price your item was advertised for. It does sound too good to be true, doesn’t it? Well, it’s not. There’s only one time you would ever pay more…and that’s if you miss a scheduled payment.
For Pay In 4 Payment Plans:
Total penalty default fees charged shall be capped at R255.00 (including VAT), or 50% of the Purchase Price (including VAT).
Penalties are calculated as follows:
A R85.00 fee is charged the day after you default. Further default fees apply for every week that the unpaid amount remains outstanding. So, another R85.00 fee is charged on day 7 and day 14 of the default period. Default fees for late payment are capped at R255.00. Please see Section 8 of the terms and conditions on our website for more information.
For Pay in 3 Payment Plans:
Total penalty default fees charged shall be capped at R375 (including VAT).
Penalties are calculated as follows:
A R125.00 fee is charged the day after you default. Further default fees apply for every week that the unpaid amount remains outstanding. So, another R125.00 fee is charged on day 7 and day 14 of the default period. Default fees for late payment are capped at R375.00.
Is it easy to apply for a Payflex account?
Absolutely! It’s super easy. To create a Payflex account, all you need is your South African ID number.
Is it safe to use Payflex?
Payflex is a trusted payments provider backed by FeverTree Finance, a South African private equity firm. Your payments are processed through secure, PCI-compliant systems, ensuring your transactions are always safe.
When will my payments be due?
If you’ve used Payflex to secure your flight booking, your payment schedule will depend on whether you chose the Pay in 3 or Pay in 4 option.
For Pay in 4: Your first payment is made on the day of purchase, and the remaining three payments are automatically deducted every two weeks, over six weeks.
For Pay in 3: Your first payment is made on the day of purchase, and the remaining balance is split into two payments, which are automatically deducted on your next two paydays.
Why wasn’t my application accepted?
To take advantage of flexing the way you pay, you’ll need to meet Payflex's minimum requirements. If you weren’t approved for a flexible payment plan, then you may have a poor credit history or no history at all. After all, Payflex giving you access to a free spending plan – so the system will need to assess several factors to work out your spending limit. Unfortunately, if you don’t meet them, you will be declined. Payflex are not trying to be mean, they are just doing the responsible thing. They truly have your best interests at heart, and want to ensure that it's customers are all geared up to make payments on time. If you think we’ve made a mistake, contact the Payflex customer support support@payflex.co.za.