Hotels can be expensive and sometimes they make you pay in advance of your stay.
Waiting for payday but need to book now? Some hotel booking sites and chains let you book now and pay later using Zip Money.
| Site | What does it sell? | Book |
| Vibe Hotels | Vibe hotel stays and packages | Book now |
| Adina | Adina hotel stays and packages | Book now |
| Travelodge | Travelodge hotel stays and packages | Book now |
| RedBalloon | Hotel stays and packages, experiences | Book now |
| Scoopon | Hotel stays and packages, experiences | Book now |
| Hotel Kurrajong, Canberra | Hotel Kurrajong stays and packages | Book now |
| Quincy Hotel, Melbourne | Quincy Hotel stays and packages | Book now |
| Savoy Hotel, Melbourne | Savoy Hotel stays and packages | Book now |
| Ingenia Holiday Parks | Ingenia Holiday Parks stays | Book now |
| TheR8.com | Hotel packages | Book now |
| TripADeal | Hotel packages | Book now |
Zip Money is a "book now pay later" service that is owned by Zip Co.
It lets you pay for large purchases of $1,000+ in instalments over time and is available wherever you see the symbol displayed.
You can sign up for Zip Money at the checkout and, if approved, will be able to make purchases instantly.
The service gives you online credit to make purchases. You can pay this back, interest-free, in 3, 6 or 12 monthly payments.
Your specific payment schedule depends on what you're approved for and on what the store or site allows.
Essentially, the service acts like a loan. If you fail to complete your purchase within the interest-free period your remaining balance will accrue interest at a standard annual percentage rate.
There is also a minimum monthly repayment of $10. Skip this and you may also be hit with late-payment fees or your account may be locked.
For more information, consult the terms and conditions.
Zip Co also offers Zip Pay which is dedicated to smaller purchases of under $1,000. This is typically not offered by hotels as bookings tend to run above this price point.
Many hotel booking sites also let you book without having to pay until you arrive. These include:
Up to 15% off Australia stays
Up to 15% off hotel getaways
Up to 15% off hotel stays
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