Thomas Cook offers holidays by direct debit
Thomas Cook has teamed up with GoCardless to enable customers to pay for their holidays in monthly instalments.
The direct debit system means customers can just pay a low deposit and spread the cost of their holiday throughout the year.
The tour operator claims to be one of the first travel firms to offer this interest-free payment plan to holidaymakers.
Emma Davis, head of digital product for search to book at Thomas Cook, said: "We know that for many of our customers, a holiday is their biggest spend of the year, and we are always looking for ways to help them pay.
"By partnering with GoCardless we’re offering our customers an easy, fee-free way to spread the cost of their holiday whilst securing upfront at minimal cost."
Thomas Cook says setting up a direct debit, using GoCardless technology, involves no paperwork and takes less keystrokes than the average card payment.
The payment system is integrated into the checkout process when booking on its website.
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