Expedia Group has announced an expanded, multi-year partnership with Affirm, making Affirm the exclusive provider of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) installment payment methods for lodging and packages across Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo in the US, with plans to extend to Canada.
This partnership will allow eligible travelers shopping for hotels and packages on Expedia, and properties on Hotels.com and Vrbo, to receive a real-time approval decision for customized monthly payment plans up to 24 months. In the US, eligible travelers can also access 0% APR offers on three- or six-month plans. Affirm’s model ensures no compounding interest and no late fees, with all terms presented upfront.
Jing Yang, Vice President, Global Payments at Expedia Group, stated, “Travel inspires us and creates memories; when travelers have clarity and confidence in selecting their payment options, they are empowered to pursue meaningful, once-in-a-lifetime experiences. By extending our partnership with Affirm in the US and soon Canada, we’re giving more people the flexibility to plan their memorable adventures and choose payment options that work best for them.”
As Expedia Group continues to integrate AI into trip planning, Affirm aims to evolve alongside these innovations. The companies note that as discovery and planning increasingly occur through AI-powered tools, the checkout experience is appearing in new parts of the booking journey, making payment choice and transparency crucial.
Pat Suh, SVP of Revenue at Affirm, commented, “In our decade of partnering with Expedia Group, we’ve seen that travelers are increasingly including consideration of ‘how to pay’ with ‘where to go’ as they plan and book trips. As Expedia Group continues to innovate how people plan travel, we’re focused on making sure the payment experience is just as seamless. Whatever your booking method, travelers should always have a clear, honest way to pay.”
Affirm currently serves nearly 420,000 merchants globally, including companies such as Amazon, Costco, Seat Geek, and REVOLVE. Offering Affirm at checkout can help drive overall sales, increase average order value, and attract new customers.
