Collecting payment for a trip, in practice.
Deposits, balances, bank reconciliation, paying from a distance. What we see at the travel agencies we work with, and what actually works.
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- PaymentsOctober 8, 20267 min read
Card surcharges: can a travel agency pass card fees on to the traveller?
Adding a 2% "card fee" to a trip is banned in France, even on a corporate card. What the EU and national texts say, and the alternatives that are allowed.
Read the article - PaymentsOctober 5, 202611 min read
Chargebacks for travel agencies: preventing card fraud and disputes
A trip paid in January for an August departure can still be disputed in December. What 3D Secure covers, what it does not, and how to prepare.
Read the article - OperationsSeptember 3, 20268 min read
Travel Deposits & Balances: Payment Collection Guide
A trip is rarely paid in one go. How to tie the deposit, the extras and the balance to the same booking, keep the outstanding amount accurate, and stop matching payments by hand.
Read the article - PaymentsSeptember 2, 20268 min read
Card vs SEPA for Travel Payments: 2026 Comparison
Card for immediacy, SEPA for high-value payments. What each method brings to a travel agency, and why the two work better together than apart.
Read the article - PaymentsSeptember 1, 20267 min read
Payment links for travel agencies: complete 2026 guide
Deposits, balances, extras, security, attachment to the booking: what an agency needs to know before collecting through payment links.
Read the article - PaymentsSeptember 1, 20268 min read
Best payment solutions for travel agencies: 2026 comparison
Bank transfer, Stripe, PayPal or a travel-specific platform: what each one handles, what it leaves on your plate, and when it is the right call.
Read the article - PaymentsSeptember 1, 20268 min read
Online payment for travel agencies: the complete guide
Cards, SEPA, payment links, deposits and balances: what a travel agency needs to know to collect from travellers properly.
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