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Pay for your getaway in instalments

If you’re managing your budget, or after a bit of flexibility, paying for your TripADeal holiday in instalments can take the stress out of booking.

If you’re managing your budget, or after a bit of flexibility, paying for your Qantas Tour in instalments can take the stress out of booking.

Overview

Book today, pay in instalments

Pay in instalments is now available on eligible Tours, Cruise Packages and Exclusive Hotel Packages. Look for the pay in instalments icon on eligible deals in the deal cart, and lock in your spot with a deposit and a one-off $149 service fee. Then, enjoy peace of mind as you pay the balance in instalments prior to departureˇ.

Lock in the trip-of-a-lifetime on eligible Tour and Cruise Packages with a deposit and a one-off $149 service fee. Then, enjoy peace of mind as you pay the balance in instalments prior to departureˇ.

Find a Tour, Cruise Package or Exclusive Hotel Package
Available on select Tours & Cruise Packages

Choose from an extensive range of deals and dates.

Book with a deposit

Save your spot on tour with a deposit and finalise payment in instalments before you goˇ.

Convenient payment schedule

View your payment schedule at any time through your secure My Deals account.

View your payment schedule at any time through your Qantas Tours account.

Instalments step by step

How it works

Find a Tour, Cruise Package or Exclusive Hotel Package
Find an incredible Tour or Cruise Package

Select an eligible deal and departure date from our wide range of holiday packages.

Select to pay in instalments

Review your payment schedule and book your holiday.

Pay the balance before departure

Complete payment for your trip in instalments prior to departureˇ.

Frequently asked questions

Pay In Instalments

Qantas Tours bookings are managed and operated by TripADeal

General Information

How can I pay for my holiday in instalments?

You can reserve your holiday booking with a non-refundable deposit and a one-off $149 service fee. The balance of your trip is then paid for in 1 or 2 further instalments. Once your final instalment has been paid, your booking is fully confirmed.

All bookings when paying via instalments must be made online. TripADeal consultants are available over the phone to assist with creating orders, however payment details will be sent via email to pay in instalments online.

After your initial instalment, you can view your payment schedule in your My Deals account. To ensure your instalment payments are processed, please make sure you have sufficient funds available in the account of your chosen payment method. You will receive reminders via email and text up to 48 hours before payments are due. If you fail to make a payment when due, your booking will be cancelled and our Cancellation and Refund policy will apply. If you need assistance with your payment plan, please contact TripADeal during business hours.

Who can pay by instalment?

Anyone can pay by instalment. Whether you’re looking to manage your budget or simply want the flexibility to pay off your TripADeal booking over time, paying in instalments can help ensure a stress-free travel planning experience.

Which TripADeal holidays can I pay via instalments?

Paying via instalment is available on select deals only:

  • Eligible deals: select Tours, Cruises and TripADeal Exclusive Hotel Packages (where flights are included).
  • Not eligible: TripADeal Exclusive Hotel Packages (where flights are not included), Non-Exclusive Hotel Packages, Experiences.

Not all departure dates are eligible to pay in instalments. To check whether the pay in instalments option is available, please refer to the cart on each deal page.

Payment Details

When paying by instalments, what is the payment schedule?

When determining the payment schedule for a particular deal, we take into consideration the timing of when payments to the Travel Suppliers of that deal need to be made. Therefore the payment schedule is unique to each deal and will be displayed in the cart of each deal page when you select pay by instalments, and all deal variables have been selected (for example, dates, departure city, upgrade requests etc).
Most of our deals will have 2 or 3 instalments.

What payment methods are accepted for paying by instalment?

At the time of booking, you will be required to provide a credit/debit card or enter into a PayTo agreement and provide your PayID to pay the service fee and initial deposit. This information will be stored with TripADeal for all subsequent instalment payments.

You can use Qantas Frequent Flyer Points and/or a TripADeal voucher towards your first deposit instalment, provided that you supply a credit card or a PayID for the remaining instalments. Please note that the non-refundable service fee can only be paid using a credit card or PayTo Agreement.

Can I earn Qantas Points when paying in instalments?

Bookings paid for via instalment can earn 3 Qantas Points per $1 spent.

Managing Payments

How can I update my payment details?

To update your credit/debit card or PayTo details, log into your My Deals account and click “Update” beside the payment method window. A pop-up will appear where you can enter your new information.

If you would prefer to talk to a TripADeal consultant, you can get assistance to update your details over the phone.

Please ensure you provide correct payment details when you still have outstanding instalments, as a failure to make an instalment payment will result in your booking being cancelled, and our Cancellation and Refund policy will apply. Your stored payment information will be automatically removed after you finalise your instalments or when you update your payment method.

Can I pay off my instalments early?

Early payments are currently unavailable. This service is coming soon.

How can I view my payment history?

Log into your My Deals account to view your payment schedule, including payment total, instalment amounts and upcoming payment due date.

Will I receive reminders about my payments?

You will be sent a payment reminder by email at least 48 hours in advance of each scheduled payment instalment. However, we advise you to keep track of your payment due dates yourself, as failure to make an instalment payment will result in your booking being cancelled and our Cancellation and Refund policy will apply.

Late/Missed Payments

What happens if I miss a payment?

In the event that your scheduled payment fails:
  • TripADeal will notify you by email prompting you to provide updated payment details within 24 hours, at which time there will be an attempt to process your instalment payment for a second time.
  • Failure of the second attempt to process your instalment payment will result in a second notice by email, prompting you to provide updated payment details within 24 hours, at which time TripADeal will attempt to process your instalment payment for a third time.
  • Failure of the third attempt to process your instalment payment will result in a third notice by email, prompting you to provide updated payment details within 24 hours, at which time TripADeal will attempt to process your instalment payment for a final time.
  • Failure of the final attempt to process your instalment payment will result in cancellation of your booking and our Cancellation and Refund policy will apply.
If you need assistance with your payment plan, please contact TripADeal during business hours.
Cancellation and Refunds

Can I cancel my booking when I have selected to pay via instalments?

If you have selected to pay in instalments for your booking and would like to cancel, you will need to notify TripADeal before departure. TripADeal will then cancel all future scheduled payments for that booking.

Our Cancellation and Refund policy will apply to any cancelled booking. You can find the full policy here. Cancellations are subject to fees from TripADeal and the Travel Suppliers, and these fees may be up to 100% of the amounts paid for your booking. This means that you may not receive a refund at all in the event of a cancellation for change of mind or failure to make an instalment payment. We strongly advise you to obtain travel insurance as soon as you make a booking with us.

How do I cancel my booking?

Any changes or modifications to your booking must be made by contacting a TripADeal consultant over the phone during business hours. You can also submit an enquiry on an existing booking through the support page on the TripADeal website to request a cancellation. A TripADeal consultant will get back to you during business hours to assist.

Changes and Modifications

Can I make changes to my booking or payment plan?

Modifications to the payment plan are not available once your first instalment has been processed. If you wish to make changes to the booking, additional fees or add-ons must be paid in full at the time of purchase.

Once the Passenger Information Form is submitted, all booking details are final and changes may not be possible. If a change request is made after submission, it will be subject to availability, may incur administration fees, and could alter the initial instalment schedule.

Security and Privacy

How is my payment information protected?

Your payment information is fully safeguarded through advanced security protocols. TripADeal does not store your actual card details. Instead, your card information is securely transmitted directly to our payment provider, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, where it is tokenized. our payment information is fully safeguarded through advanced security protocols. TripADeal does not store your actual card details. Instead, your card information is securely transmitted directly to our payment provider, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, where it is tokenized.

This token replaces your card details and is used exclusively to process your scheduled payments. It cannot be used outside our secure system or for any other purposes. All transactions adhere to industry-standard encryption protocols and comply with our standard Terms & Conditions.

How is my personal and payment data used and protected?

Your personal and payment data are used solely to process and manage your payments, including any scheduled instalments, as outlined in our Terms & Conditions. We do not store your actual card details. Instead, we use a secure token issued by our payment provider to charge your card when payments are due.

Once all outstanding amounts are paid, or if an order is cancelled, the token is securely removed. Your data is always protected with encryption and other industry-standard security measures in line with our standard Terms & Conditions.

Contact and Support

How can I contact customer support for issues with my payment schedule?

For assistance with your scheduled payments, please call the TripADeal team on 1300 993 797. Agents are available 7 days a week from 8am to 7pm (AEST/AEDT).

Terms & Conditions

What are the terms and conditions for paying via instalments?

If a Travel Offer is eligible to be booked by deposit and instalments, then the Travel Offer will specify deposit and instalments as a payment option and will detail the payment schedule applicable to that Travel Offer. Not all Travel Offers are eligible to be booked using deposit and instalments. Deposit and instalments bookings are subject to a non-refundable service fee of $149 in addition to the cost of the Travel Offer. Deposit and instalments bookings must be paid using either a credit card or PayTo. At the time of booking, you will be required to provide TripADeal with either a credit card or a PayID to pay the service fee, initial deposit, and all subsequent instalment payments. The credit card surcharges listed in clause 6 above apply to all credit card payments.

By placing a booking using deposit and instalment payments with a credit card, you consent to:

  • TripADeal storing your credit card information, either directly or through a third-party payment provider, to allow for payment of the required instalments; and
  • TripADeal initiating payment for the agreed instalments with your stored credit card at the times and for the amounts specified in the Travel Offers Deposit Pay payment schedule, unless you otherwise cancel your purchase in accordance with these terms.

You acknowledge that by entering your credit card details for a booking using deposit and instalment payments (or replacing your credit card details with a new credit card) TripADeal will conduct a pre-authorisation of your card, which will charge an amount of $0.01 to your card for authorisation purposes. This amount will be refunded back to your card immediately after the card has been validated.

By placing a booking using deposit and instalment payments with PayTo, you agree that you will provide TripADeal with your BSB and account number, or a PayID, and you will be entering into a PayTo agreement with TripADeal for the full amount of the Travel Offer price, plus the applicable service fee. You understand and acknowledge that your PayTo agreement may only specify the full price of the booking and not the breakdown of the instalment amounts, however TripADeal will only access funds under the PayTo agreement in accordance with the payment schedule specific to your Travel Offer.

Cancellation of Travel Offers booked with deposit and instalment payments

If you have purchased a Travel Offer using deposit and instalment payments and notified TripADeal that you wish to cancel your booking, TripADeal will cancel all future scheduled payments for that Travel Offer. You acknowledge and understand that the payment schedule for each Travel Offer has been determined by TripADeal with reference to the performance by TripADeal of the Booking Services, and the timing of non-refundable payments required to be made by TripADeal to Travel Suppliers. Subject to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law and our Cancellation and Refund Policy, all instalments paid are non-refundable for changes of mind or cancellations by you, or if the Travel Provider’s terms and conditions provide that your payment is non-refundable.

Payment Failure for Travel Offers booked using deposit and instalment payments

When you make a booking using deposit and instalment payments, the Travel Offer page will detail the payment schedule applicable to your Travel Offer. You will be sent a payment reminder by email or SMS at least 48 hours in advance of each scheduled payment instalment.

  • If your scheduled payment fails, we will notify you by email or SMS prompting you to provide updated payment details within 24 hours, at which time we will attempt to process your instalment payment for a second time.
  • If your payment fails a second time we will again notify you by email or SMS prompting you to provide updated payment details within 24 hours, at which time we will attempt to process your instalment payment for a third time.
  • If your payment fails a third time we will again notify you by email or SMS prompting you to provide updated payment details within 24 hours, at which time we will attempt to process your instalment payment for a final time.
  • We will attempt to process your payment a maximum of four times. Failure of the final attempt to process your instalment payment will result in cancellation of your booking and our Cancellation and Refund Policy will apply.

Please find full TripADeal T&C’s here

More Questions?

Visit our Support Page >

Frequently asked questions

Pay In Instalments

Qantas Tours bookings are managed and operated by TripADeal

General Information

How can I pay for my holiday in instalments?

You can reserve your holiday booking with a non-refundable deposit and a one-off $149 service fee. The balance of your trip is then paid for in 1 or 2 further instalments. Once your final instalment has been paid, your booking is fully confirmed.

All bookings when paying via instalments must be made online. Phone consultants are available to assist with creating orders, however payment details will be sent via email to pay in instalments online.

After your initial instalment, you can view your payment schedule in your My Qantas Tours account. To ensure your instalment payments are processed, please make sure you have sufficient funds available in the account of your chosen payment method. You will receive reminders via email and text up to 48 hours before payments are due. If you fail to make a payment when due, your booking will be cancelled and the TripADeal Cancellation and Refund policy will apply. If you need assistance with your payment plan, please call during business hours.

Who can pay by instalment?

Anyone can pay by instalment. Whether you’re looking to manage your budget or simply want the flexibility to pay off your Qantas Tours booking over time, paying in instalments can help ensure a stress-free travel planning experience.

Which Qantas Tours can I pay via instalments?

Paying via instalment is available on select Qantas Tours only.

Not all departure dates are eligible to pay in instalments. To check whether the pay in instalments option is available, please refer to the cart on each deal page.

Payment Details

When paying by instalments, what is the payment schedule?

When determining the payment schedule for a particular deal, we take into consideration the timing of when payments to the Travel Suppliers of that deal need to be made. Therefore the payment schedule is unique to each deal and will be displayed in the cart of each deal page when you select pay by instalments, and all deal variables have been selected (for example, dates, departure city, upgrade requests etc).

Most of our deals will have 2 or 3 instalments.

What payment methods are accepted for paying by instalment?

At the time of booking, you will be required to provide a credit/debit card or enter into a PayTo agreement and provide your PayID to pay the service fee and initial deposit. This information will be stored with TripADeal, for all subsequent instalment payments.

You can use Qantas Frequent Flyer Points towards your first deposit instalment, provided that you supply a credit card or a PayID for the remaining instalments. Please note that the non-refundable service fee can only be paid using a credit card or PayTo Agreement.

Can I earn Qantas Points when paying in instalments?

Bookings made with pay by instalments can earn 3 Qantas Points per $1 spent, excluding the $149 service fee.

Managing Payments

How can I update my payment details?

To update your credit/debit card or PayTo details, log into your My Qantas Tours account and click “Update” beside the payment method window. A pop-up will appear where you can enter your new information.

Please ensure you provide correct payment details when you still have outstanding instalments, as a failure to make an instalment payment will result in your booking being cancelled, and the Cancellation and Refund policy will apply. Your stored payment information will be automatically removed after you finalise your instalments or when you update your payment method.

Can I pay off my instalments early?

Early payments are currently unavailable. This service is coming soon.

How can I view my payment history?

Log into your My Qantas Tours account to view your payment schedule, including payment total, instalment amounts and upcoming payment due date.

Will I receive reminders about my payments?

You will be sent a payment reminder by email at least 48 hours in advance of each scheduled payment instalment. However, we advise you to keep track of your payment due dates yourself, as failure to make an instalment payment will result in your booking being cancelled and TripADeal’s Cancellation and Refund policy will apply.

Late/Missed Payments

What happens if I miss a payment?

In the event that your scheduled payment fails:
  • TripADeal will notify you by email prompting you to provide updated payment details within 24 hours, at which time there will be an attempt to process your instalment payment for a second time.
  • Failure of the second attempt to process your instalment payment will result in a second notice by email, prompting you to provide updated payment details within 24 hours, at which time TripADeal will attempt to process your instalment payment for a third time.
  • Failure of the third attempt to process your instalment payment will result in a third notice by email, prompting you to provide updated payment details within 24 hours, at which time TripADeal will attempt to process your instalment payment for a final time.
  • Failure of the final attempt to process your instalment payment will result in cancellation of your booking and our Cancellation and Refund policy will apply.
If you need assistance with your payment plan, please contact TripADeal during business hours.
Cancellation and Refunds

Can I cancel my booking when I have selected to pay via instalments?

If you have selected to pay in instalments for your booking and would like to cancel, you will need to notify TripADeal before departure. TripADeal will then cancel all future scheduled payments for that booking.

Our Cancellation and Refund policy will apply to any cancelled booking. You can find the full policy here. Cancellations are subject to fees from TripADeal and the Travel Suppliers, and these fees may be up to 100% of the amount paid for your booking. This means that you may not receive a refund at all in the event of a cancellation for change of mind or failure to make an instalment payment. We strongly advise you to obtain travel insurance as soon as you make a booking.

How do I cancel my booking?

Any changes or modifications to your booking must be made over the phone. You can also submit an enquiry on an existing booking through the support page on the TripADeal website to request a cancellation. A TripADeal consultant will get back to you during business hours to assist.

Changes and Modifications

Can I make changes to my booking or payment plan?

Modifications to the payment plan are not available once your first instalment has been processed. If you wish to make changes to the booking, additional fees or add-ons must be paid in full at the time of purchase.

Once the Passenger Information Form is submitted, all booking details are final and changes may not be possible. If a change request is made after submission, it will be subject to availability, may incur administration fees, and could alter the initial instalment schedule.

Security and Privacy

How is my payment information protected?

Your payment information is fully safeguarded through advanced security protocols. Neither Qantas Tours or TripADeal store your actual card details. Instead, your card information is securely transmitted directly to our payment provider, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, where it is tokenized.

This token replaces your card details and is used exclusively to process your scheduled payments. It cannot be used outside our secure system or for any other purposes. All transactions adhere to industry-standard encryption protocols and comply with our standard Terms & Conditions.

How is my personal and payment data used and protected?

Your personal and payment data are used solely to process and manage your payments, including any scheduled instalments, as outlined in the Terms & Conditions. TripADeal do not store your actual card details. Instead, they use a secure token issued by their payment provider to charge your card when payments are due.

Once all outstanding amounts are paid, or if an order is cancelled, the token is securely removed. Your data is always protected with encryption and other industry-standard security measures in line with the standard Terms & Conditions.

Contact and Support

How can I contact customer support for issues with my payment schedule?

For assistance with your scheduled payments, please call TripADeal on 1300 854 950.

Terms & Conditions

What are the terms and conditions for paying via instalments?

Qantas Tours is managed and operated by TripADeal, a subsidiary of the Qantas Group. The following information is from TripADeal Terms and Conditions and applies to Qantas Tours bookings.

If a Travel Offer is eligible to be booked by deposit and instalments, then the Travel Offer will specify deposit and instalments as a payment option and will detail the payment schedule applicable to that Travel Offer. Not all Travel Offers are eligible to be booked using deposit and instalments. Deposit and instalments bookings are subject to a non-refundable service fee of $149 in addition to the cost of the Travel Offer. Deposit and instalments bookings must be paid using either a credit card or PayTo. At the time of booking, you will be required to provide TripADeal with either a credit card or a PayID to pay the service fee, initial deposit, and all subsequent instalment payments. The credit card surcharges listed in clause 6 above apply to all credit card payments.

By placing a booking using deposit and instalment payments with a credit card, you consent to:

  • TripADeal storing your credit card information, either directly or through a third-party payment provider, to allow for payment of the required instalments; and
  • TripADeal initiating payment for the agreed instalments with your stored credit card at the times and for the amounts specified in the Travel Offers Deposit Pay payment schedule, unless you otherwise cancel your purchase in accordance with these terms.

You acknowledge that by entering your credit card details for a booking using deposit and instalment payments (or replacing your credit card details with a new credit card) TripADeal will conduct a pre-authorisation of your card, which will charge an amount of $0.01 to your card for authorisation purposes. This amount will be refunded back to your card immediately after the card has been validated.

By placing a booking using deposit and instalment payments with PayTo, you agree that you will provide TripADeal with your BSB and account number, or a PayID, and you will be entering into a PayTo agreement with TripADeal for the full amount of the Travel Offer price, plus the applicable service fee. You understand and acknowledge that your PayTo agreement may only specify the full price of the booking and not the breakdown of the instalment amounts, however TripADeal will only access funds under the PayTo agreement in accordance with the payment schedule specific to your Travel Offer.

Cancellation of Travel Offers booked with deposit and instalment payments

If you have purchased a Travel Offer using deposit and instalment payments and notified TripADeal that you wish to cancel your booking, TripADeal will cancel all future scheduled payments for that Travel Offer.

You acknowledge and understand that the payment schedule for each Travel Offer has been determined by TripADeal with reference to the performance by TripADeal of the Booking Services, and the timing of non-refundable payments required to be made by TripADeal to Travel Suppliers. Subject to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law and our Cancellation and Refund Policy, all instalments paid are non-refundable for changes of mind or cancellations by you, or if the Travel Provider’s terms and conditions provide that your payment is non-refundable.

Payment Failure for Travel Offers booked using deposit and instalment payments

When you make a booking using deposit and instalment payments, the Travel Offer page will detail the payment schedule applicable to your Travel Offer. You will be sent a payment reminder by email or SMS at least 48 hours in advance of each scheduled payment instalment.

  • If your scheduled payment fails, we will notify you by email or SMS prompting you to provide updated payment details within 24 hours, at which time we will attempt to process your instalment payment for a second time.
  • If your payment fails a second time we will again notify you by email or SMS prompting you to provide updated payment details within 24 hours, at which time we will attempt to process your instalment payment for a third time.
  • If your payment fails a third time we will again notify you by email or SMS prompting you to provide updated payment details within 24 hours, at which time we will attempt to process your instalment payment for a final time.
  • We will attempt to process your payment a maximum of four times. Failure of the final attempt to process your instalment payment will result in cancellation of your booking and our Cancellation and Refund Policy will apply.

Please find full TripADeal T&C’s here

More Questions?

Visit our Support Page >