Aussie travellers now have increased financial flexibility to book their dream trips with Expedia through the Afterpay app, making travel more accessible for everyone

SYDNEY, October 18, 2023 - Expedia Group, the world’s leading traveller technology platform, today announces its partnership with global ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ leader, Afterpay into Australia. Starting in October, millions of Australians can now book travel with Expedia through a co-branded experience in the Afterpay app and select the option to pay in four interest-free instalments. Going on holiday just got more flexible.

This partnership between Expedia Group and Afterpay provides travellers with more flexibility, whether they're planning a family holiday, booking a business trip, or taking the trip of a lifetime. Afterpay’s ‘Pay in 4’ product lets travellers spread their payment over six-to-eight weeks with zero interest, offering more ways and flexibility to pay for their trip.

Powered by Expedia Group’s Strategic Partnerships and Affiliate technology, travellers can browse and book Expedia Group’s global supply of more than three million properties around the world, through this dedicated experience.

“We're excited to partner with Afterpay in Australia, giving travellers more flexibility to book their dream trip. This collaboration reaffirms our commitment to growing and enhancing the traveller experience through cutting-edge technologies, empowering our partners to deliver great experiences to their customers and drive customer loyalty,” said Clayton Nelson, Vice President, Strategic Partnerships & Affiliates, Expedia Group.

“Establishing a partnership with Expedia Group is a substantial stride towards offering our Australian customers an affordable and responsible payment option for higher-priced purchases like travel. As the nation's peak travel period fast approaches, we are excited to provide an easy and flexible service that will allow travellers to book their preferred accommodations and pay in four manageable instalments, interest-free and over time which is in line with our mission to power an economy in which everyone wins” said Katrina Konstas, EVP and Country Manager ANZ, Afterpay.

For more information, visit afterpay.com or expediagroup.com.

Note: Hotels.com is also now available via the Afterpay app, allowing travellers to pay for their hotel stays with Afterpay. Hotels.com is the brand that joins Stayz, Wotif, and Expedia in many parts of the world as part of the Expedia Group family of brands.

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Expedia Group, Inc. brands power travel for everyone, everywhere through our global platform. Driven by the core belief that travel is a force for good, we help people experience the world in new ways and build lasting connections. We provide industry-leading technology solutions to fuel partner growth and success, while facilitating memorable experiences for travellers. Our organisation is made up of three pillars: Expedia Product & Technology, focused on the group’s product and technical strategy and offerings; Expedia Brands, housing all our consumer brands; and Expedia for Business, consisting of business-to-business solutions and relationships throughout the travel ecosystem.

The Expedia Group family of brands includes: Expedia®, Hotels.com®, Expedia® Partner Solutions, Vrbo®, Trivago®, Orbitz®, Travelocity®, Hotwire®, Wotif®, ebookers®, CheapTickets®, Expedia Group™ Media Solutions, CarRentals.com™, and Expedia Cruises™. One Key™ is our comprehensive loyalty program that unifies Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo into one simple, flexible travel rewards experience. To enroll in One Key, download Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo mobile apps for free on iOS and Android devices.

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About Afterpay

Afterpay is transforming the way we pay by allowing anyone to buy products immediately and pay overtime – enabling simple, transparent, and responsible spending. We are on a mission to power an economy in which everyone wins.

Afterpay is offered by thousands of the world’s favourite retailers and used by millions of active global customers. Afterpay is currently available in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United States and the United Kingdom, France, Italy and Spain, where it is known as Clearpay. Afterpay is a wholly owned subsidiary of Block, Inc. (NYSE: SQ).

Press contacts

Expedia Group: press@expedia.com

Afterpay: Lauren Benson, PR & Comms Manager, ANZ, lbenson@squareup.com