Media Release 30 June 2020

AFTERPAY HAS LANDED AT WEBJET

Australia and ’s leading online travel agent, Webjet, is pleased to announce the launch of as a new payment method, now available to its Australian customers. Webjet joins other travel industry leaders in offering Afterpay and is currently only one of the few online travel agents in to provide its customers with the option of using an interest-free instalment payment method.

Afterpay is the latest addition to the range of payment types already available on Webjet.com.au, including Visa Checkout, American Express Membership Rewards, PayPal, and major credit and debit cards.

John Guscic, Webjet Limited Managing Director, says, “The last few months have been unprecedented for the travel industry and Webjet customers, and we are committed to making the process of booking travel even easier, when the time is right. Using Afterpay on Webjet is as simple as selecting it as the payment method of choice at checkout, and is available for all flight, hotel or package bookings that total less than $2000.”

Anthony Eisen, Afterpay Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder says, “We are delighted to partner with Webjet to offer Australians access to millions of flight and package deals at a competitive rate. By splitting the transaction total into four, fortnightly and interest-free instalments, customers have a better ability to manage their budget, which is extremely important for families at this time.”

When customers check out with Afterpay, the first payment is owed immediately, with reminders for the following three payments sent by Afterpay via email or SMS. Afterpay never charges interest, and the service is completely free for the customer if repayments are made on time.

A pay-later method like Afterpay may particularly appeal to travellers and holiday-makers hoping to jump on fantastic sale airfares from Webjet, but who wish to stagger payment over a longer period of time. Plus, Afterpay on Webjet is available to customers booking through either the mobile or desktop sites, so travellers can snap up the latest incredible deals wherever they are.

“Having the ability to check out using Afterpay on Webjet’s mobile site is an added layer of convenience for Webjet customers,” explains Guscic. “It also aligns with consumer expectations around being able to book and purchase products with ease – be it flights or a hotel room – no matter where they are or what they are doing.”

For more information about Afterpay on Webjet, and terms and conditions, please see webjet.com.au/about/afterpay/, or contact the team at [email protected] or call on (+61) 02 8046 4848.

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About Webjet Webjet is Australia and New Zealand’s leading online travel agent, innovating the way in online travel tools and technology. Based in , Webjet is proudly Australian-owned and offers unparalleled choice to its customers when it comes to planning a trip, no matter if it is for work or leisure, within Australia or overseas.

Using Webjet, travellers can find, compare and book the best domestic and international travel flight deals to and from almost every destination around the world. The website features a unique Deal Finder tool, which allows travellers to quickly find cheap flights that match their travel plans or pick up great savings with sales and promotions. Webjet also connects its customers with car hire, holiday packages, world- wide hotels and accommodation, motorhomes, travel insurance, and more. Travellers booking with Webjet can expect great rates, instant email confirmation and 24/7 customer support, meaning someone is always on hand to help answer questions or change bookings if required.

Booking with Webjet is secure and convenient. State-of-the-art safeguards guarantee personal details are kept safe, and there are a wide range of payment methods available, including major credit cards, debit cards and PayPal.

About Afterpay Afterpay has transformed the way people pay by allowing customers to receive products and services immediately and pay in four simple instalments over a short period of time. The service is completely free for customers who pay on time - helping customers spend money responsibly, without incurring interest, fees or revolving in extended debt. Afterpay is offered by over 48,000 of the world’s best retailers and has more than 8 million active customers globally. The service is currently available in Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and the where it is called Clearpay.