UnionPay is unavailable at Alternative Airlines
Alternative Airlines no longer offers UnionPay at checkout. However, we still offer over 40 alternative payment methods, including several other credit and debit cards.
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Debit and credit cards
Alternative Airlines offers a wide range of debit and credit cards to customers in China and beyond. Popular alternatives to UnionPay include American Express and Discover. We accept over 160 currencies, including Chinese Yuan.
E-wallets
Connect your credit/debit card to an online wallet. These provide additional security and stop the seller (Alternative Airline) from seeing your card information. Alternative Airlines supports Google Pay, Apple Pay and Alipay.
Buy now, pay later
You don't have to pay for your flights in full at Alternative Airlines. Instead, you can spread the cost over weeks, months or even a year plus. Although we aren't currently partnered with any pay-later lenders in China, we have options available for customers in other parts of Asia, including the Philippines, Malaysia and Singapore.
Why book flights at Alternative Airlines?
We might not offer UnionPay, but don't write us off yet. There are still many reasons to book your flights with Alternative Airlines, including perks like:
- Over 600 airlines available - Perfect for a wide range of travel and budget needs.
- Over 40 ways to pay - Upfront, pay later, deposits and more.
- Deals and discounts year-round - Book your flights on a bargain. Check out the deals currently available
- A fast and experienced customer service team - Reach them via a phone call or WhatsApp message
- An accredited, trustworthy company - Check out our 4.9-star score on Trustpilot
Got a concern? Our customer service team is here to help!
Whether it's before booking, during or after, our customer support team is happy to assist.
What is UnionPay?
UnionPay is a Chinese financial services company. It's one of the largest card payment providers in the world and offers credit and debit cards.
UnionPay is accepted as a payment method in over 170 countries and regions. UnionPay cards are issued to customers in over 80 countries, including those in Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America. Most of its users are based in China, Hong Kong, Macao, Malaysia, and South Korea.
Please note that Alternative Airlines doesn't offer UnionPay at checkout.
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Buy flights with UnionPay FAQs
Can I buy flights with UnionPay at Alternative Airlines?
No. Unfortunately, Alternative Airlines no longer offers UnionPay at checkout. But there are still plenty of other ways to pay, including with other debit and credit cards.
What are the best alternatives to UnionPay for booking flights online?
There are plenty of brilliant alternatives to UnionPay available at Alternative Airlines.
If you're looking to pay with an alternative as close to UnionPay as possible, consider another debit/credit card, such as American Express or Discover.
How can I pay for flights on Alternative Airlines from China without UnionPay?
Chinese residents can still pay for their flights at Alternative Airlines, even without UnionPay. The following options are all available to Chinese customers:
- Debit/credit cards: American Express, Discover
- E-wallets: Alipay, Apple Pay, Google Pay
Which payment methods does Alternative Airlines accept instead of UnionPay?
Alternative Airlines accepts the following ways to pay:
- Debit/credit card transactions
- Cryptocurrencies
- Buy Now Pay Later
- Deposit
- E-wallets
- Mobile money and bank transfers
Discover more on our ways to pay page. This details information on what's available and to whom.