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Buy flights with UPI

Use UPI as a payment method when you buy airline tickets with Alternative Airlines.
Make a flight booking through Alternative Airlines and pay with UPI! It’s easy: search for flights on over 600 airlines and then select UPI as your payment method at the checkout.

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Quick Answer

What is UPI?

UPI, short for Unified Payments Interface, is a real-time payment system that lets you send money instantly from one bank to another, using just one mobile app. You can link multiple bank accounts to a single UPI app, making transfers seamless without juggling logins or cards.

It’s widely used across India and supported by banks like Airtel Payments Bank, Bank of Baroda, HSBC, Indian Overseas Bank, Paytm Payments Bank, Standard Chartered and Citibank, to name a few.

Why use UPI to buy flights?

  • It's fast - Payments happen instantly, 24/7, including weekends and holidays.
  • It's simple - Link multiple bank accounts to one app and pay without entering card details.
  • It's secure - Two-factor authentication protects your transactions and personal data.

Booking flights with UPI at Alternative Airlines

UPI isn’t available on our site just yet, but we’re working on it. We know it’s a popular choice for travellers in India, and we’re exploring ways to bring it into our payment options soon. In the meantime, we offer a wide range of secure ways to pay, including Buy Now Pay Later options that let you spread the cost over time.

How to buy flights with UPI

When you have selected a flight you want, follow the steps below to start paying with UPI:

  1. Fill out the passenger details and select the services you want for your flights.
  2. Select UPI as your preferred payment method.
  3. Sign in to your UPI account or simply create one to proceed.
  4. Once your payment comes through, we will send you a ticket confirmation with your e-ticket and your next trip is booked.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Can I use UPI to buy flights at Alternative Airlines?

    Unfortunately, UPI isn't currently available at Alternative Airlines.

    However, you can pay with other secure payment providers including PayPal, Visa, Mastercard or with any of our finance options. It's entirely up to you, but you definitely have a choice.

    What cards do UPI accept?

    UPI accepts any cards that the participating banks take as a payment card. This includes the Visa and Mastercard.

    Why should I buy flights using UPI?

    Buy flights using UPI is secure, convenient and it's fast. Not only that, UPI payments are available any time at any day.