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Yes, you can use Zilch to book flights and buy plane tickets for any airline, any route, and any fare class when you book through Laters.com.

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Can You Use Zilch for Flights?

Yes, Zilch Works on Any Airline via Laters.com

Yes, you can use Zilch to book flights and buy plane tickets for any airline, any route, and any fare class when you book through Laters.com. Zilch is a credit product, so eligibility and any interest depend on the plan you pick. Book through Laters.com rather than an airline's own site, and Zilch appears as a payment method at checkout, letting you spread the fare instead of paying it all today.

Most airlines have no direct link with Zilch, which is exactly why booking through Laters.com matters. American Airlines, Delta and United don't offer Zilch at their own checkouts in the US, and neither do British Airways, Lufthansa, or Scandinavian carriers like Norwegian and Finnair across the UK, Germany and the Nordics. Book any of them through Laters.com instead, and Zilch shows up as a payment method built into our checkout: select Zilch, choose a plan that fits your budget, and your e-ticket is issued once payment is confirmed.

Depending on where you're based, you can pay in full with the Zilch card, split the fare over 6 weeks, or spread it across several months, with some plans interest-free and others carrying interest, subject to approval and available only to adults aged 18 and over. That range covers everything from a long-haul business-class seat to a short domestic hop, and Zilch is available across the markets Laters.com supports for this provider. Spend responsibly, spending more than you can afford could seriously affect your financial status. Credit subject to status, 18+, UK residents only. T&Cs apply.

Zilch flights on Laters.com: key facts

Countries covered (GB, US)
2
Zilch plan types listed
5
Laters.com booking fees and payment surcharges for paying with Zilch
None
Zilch Rewards cashback on Pay now (Plus members; 5% on Standard)
Up to 6%
Minimum purchase for Zilch Pay over 6 weeks (UK)
£10
Minimum purchase for Zilch Pay monthly, 3/6/12 months (UK)
£75

Figures as published by Zilch, verified against Zilch’s country terms.

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Payment plans explained

Split Your Flight, Pay Over Time with Zilch

Zilch lets you cover a fare in one go or split it into instalments over weeks or months. Pay now costs nothing extra, but the multi-instalment plans are credit: some carry interest, a fee may apply, and Zilch runs a credit check before deciding what you're offered.

Your Zilch fareUSD

$500

Pay now

Payments
$500.00due immediately
Due today
$500.00
Total you pay
$500.00paid in full today

0% APR · 100% upfront · late fee None – Zilch never charges late fees

No credit is involved here: you pay the fare in full at checkout with your Zilch card and, in return, you're eligible for cashback rewards on the spend. Earn up to 5% Rewards on the Standard plan, up to 6% as a Zilch Plus member, when your Zilch card is enabled before checkout.

Most popular

Pay over 6 weeks

Per instalment
Set at approvalevery 2 weeks, 4 times
Due today
$125.00if approved
Total you pay
Set at approvalillustrative rate

0% interest (fees may apply) – from 14.9% APR representative · 25% upfront · late fee None – Zilch never charges late fees

This plan can be interest-free when you repay on schedule, though a fee may apply and the figures shown are illustrative until Zilch's credit check sets your actual terms. Miss a payment and the cost changes, even though Zilch says it won't charge you a late fee for it. UK: minimum purchase £10; upfront is 25% or 50% depending on your Zilch plan. Fee with your Zilch card enabled: £0-£3.00, plus an extra £1 on purchases over £75. Fee via Zilch Anywhere (or card not enabled): £3-£3.50 on purchases up to £75, £4-£4.50 on purchases over £75. US: 4 instalments over 6 weeks at 0% APR, fee up to $3, down payment may be required.

Pay over 3 months

Per month
$128.12for 3 months at From 14.9% APR representative
Due today
$125.00in this example
Total you pay
$509.36illustrative rate

From 14.9% APR representative · One third upfront · 3 months · late fee None – Zilch never charges late fees

  1. Today$125.00
  2. Month 1$128.12
  3. Month 2$128.12
  4. Month 3$128.12

Total interest in this example: $9.36

Spreading the fare over three months keeps things manageable if you stay on schedule, but this plan carries interest from an illustrative rate and a monthly fee, both confirmed only after a credit check. It's a UK-only option within the longer Pay monthly range. UK only, part of Pay monthly. Minimum purchase £75. Upfront is 25% plus any applicable fees, with the rest split into equal monthly instalments. Monthly fee 0%-1.6% of the purchase amount when you enable your Zilch card, 1.8% via Zilch Anywhere.

Pay over 6 months

Per month
$65.24for 6 months at From 14.9% APR representative
Due today
$125.00if approved
Total you pay
$516.44illustrative rate

From 14.9% APR representative · 25% upfront · 6 months · late fee None – Zilch never charges late fees

  1. Today$125.00
  2. Month 1$65.24
  3. Month 2$65.24
  4. Month 3$65.24
  5. Month 4$65.24
  6. Month 5$65.24
  7. Month 6$65.24

Total interest in this example: $16.44

Six months of repayments means smaller instalments, but interest applies from an illustrative rate along with a monthly fee, and approval depends on a credit check and your account level. This one's also limited to the UK. UK only, part of Pay monthly. Minimum purchase £75. Upfront is 25% plus any applicable fees, with the rest split into equal monthly instalments. Monthly fee 0%-1.6% of the purchase amount when you enable your Zilch card, 1.8% via Zilch Anywhere.

Pay over 12 months

Per month
$33.83for 12 months at From 14.9% APR representative
Due today
$125.00if approved
Total you pay
$530.96illustrative rate

From 14.9% APR representative · 25% upfront · 12 months · late fee None – Zilch never charges late fees

  1. Today$125.00
  2. Month 1$33.83
  3. Month 2$33.83
  4. Month 3$33.83
  5. Month 4$33.83
  6. Month 5$33.83
  7. Month 6$33.83
  8. Month 7$33.83
  9. Month 8$33.83
  10. Month 9$33.83
  11. Month 10$33.83
  12. Month 11$33.83
  13. Month 12$33.83

Total interest in this example: $30.96

Stretching to twelve months lowers each instalment further, though interest still runs from an illustrative rate and a monthly fee applies, with terms set after a credit check. Available in the UK only, and typically for higher account levels. UK only, part of Pay monthly. Minimum purchase £75. Upfront is 25% plus any applicable fees, with the rest split into equal monthly instalments. Monthly fee 0%-1.6% of the purchase amount when you enable your Zilch card, 1.8% via Zilch Anywhere.

The 6-week, four-instalment plan is the one most travellers see at checkout; the longer monthly plans sit alongside it only in the UK. Everywhere Zilch operates, repayments go to Zilch itself, and your airline issues the e-ticket in full once the booking is confirmed.

Illustrative only. The figures above are computed from the fare you set: plain division for the interest-free plans, and the plan's own illustrative rate over its stated term for monthly financing. They are not an offer, a quote, or a prediction of what you will be given. Laters.com is not the lender and takes no part in the decision: which plans appear, the instalment amounts, any interest and fees, and whether you are eligible at all are determined by the provider alone, and depend on a credit or eligibility assessment, your country and your basket. The only way to see your real plans is to choose this payment method at checkout, at which point the provider, not Laters.com, approves or declines the purchase. All plans, rates, fees and terms are estimates only and subject to approval and to change.

Zilch plans by country

Zilch Flight Booking: Available Countries

Zilch checkout on Laters.com currently covers the UK and the US, so travellers booking from either side of the Atlantic can split a fare rather than paying it all at once. Because no total-market figure for Zilch's own footprint has been supplied, we won't guess how our coverage compares to its wider business, only that both markets shown here reflect Zilch's own published country terms rather than our estimate of them. Settlement happens in your local currency, such as GBP or USD, so there's no conversion surprise at checkout. As always, this is a credit product: some plans carry interest and a credit check applies, so check eligibility on Zilch's site before booking. This guide lists instalment plans in 2 markets.

The short-term instalment plan most people mean by "pay in 4" appears here as Pay over 6 weeks in the UK and the US, taking one instalment at purchase and the rest at fixed fortnightly intervals afterwards, with no interest when paid on time. The longer Pay monthly options (over 3, 6 or 12 months) are UK only and do carry interest, and approval for any plan isn't guaranteed since a credit check applies. Limits, fees and rates differ by country and are confirmed by Zilch at checkout, so treat what's shown there as the final word.

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Why Book Your Zilch Flights on Laters.com?

Most airlines don't offer Zilch at their own checkout, and the ones that do each write their own rules for it. On Laters.com, Zilch sits inside one checkout that covers every airline we sell, so the plans you get don't depend on who's flying the plane.

Here's the part the table can't show: Laters.com is who you're actually booking with. Whichever airline operates your flight and whichever Zilch plan gets approved (a credit check applies, and some plans carry interest), we're the one who handles the ticket, any changes, and any refund.

Laters.com compared with booking direct with the airline
What you getLaters.comBook direct with the airline
Flight searchCompare available flights across airlines before choosing how to pay.Search the airline and its partner itineraries.
Zilch at checkoutCompare 144 airlines in one place (as of 2026-10-22) and choose Zilch at checkout.Book that airline's own and partner flights; Zilch is not offered at most airlines' own checkout.
Other ways to pay76 payment pages worth of ways to pay at the same Laters.com checkout, including other pay-later providers, cards and crypto.Limited to the airline's own payment options; pay-later choices vary by airline.
Fare conditions and extrasSeats and baggage allowance depend on the fare selected. Add extras including baggage protection, eSIMs, lounge passes, carbon offsetting and more.Seats and baggage allowance depend on the fare selected.
Payment surchargesNone. Laters.com charges no payment surcharges for paying with Zilch.Some airlines' published terms add a payment fee in certain markets: American Airlines, for example, may charge a processing fee of £4.50 a ticket on some UK card and PayPal payments.

Verdicts compare the feature in each row. The airline-count and other-ways-to-pay rows compare Laters.com's own published catalogues as of the check date; checkout shows your actual options. The payment-surcharge verdict rests on published airline terms; checkout fees have not been independently checked for every airline. Sources checked 2026-10-22: Laters.com payment options (laters.com/ways-to-pay), Laters.com's published airline page count, American Airlines fee disclosure.

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Laters.com Payment Score: Zilch

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What is the Laters.com Payment Score?

Our editorial rating, out of 10, for how well a buy now, pay later provider works when you are booking a flight.

  1. 1Repayment Flexibility
  2. 2Interest Rate
  3. 3Eligibility
  4. 4Approval Process

Every provider at our checkout is scored on the same 4 measures, so you can compare them like for like before you choose how to pay. See all fly now pay later provider scores →

This score is based on Zilch's published plan terms, APRs and fees, its stated eligibility and country availability for flight bookings, and independent research into its approval process. No brand pays Laters.com to be rated. Last reviewed August 2026.

Laters.com is the merchant for every booking on this page: we sell the ticket and earn from the fare, which is the same whichever payment method you choose. No payment provider pays us for placement, ranking or its Payment Score, and this page contains no affiliate links.

Zilch splits into five distinct shapes: Pay now with cashback, Pay over 6 weeks in 4 instalments, and Pay monthly across 3, 6 or 12 months. Short-term Pay over 6 weeks charges a small enablement fee rather than interest, while Pay monthly plans run from 14.9% APR representative. Zilch says it never charges late fees. UK coverage is full; US traveller access is limited to two plans.

What works well

  • Five plan shapes in the UK, from Pay now to Pay over 12 months
  • Pay over 6 weeks costs a fee up to £3.50-£3.75, not interest
  • No late fees on any plan, by Zilch's own policy
  • Pay now can earn cashback up to 8% under UK terms

What to watch

  • Pay monthly plans run from 14.9% APR representative
  • US travellers get only Pay now and Pay over 6 weeks
  • Pay in 3, 6 and 12 need a £75 minimum purchase
  • Enablement fees add up to £1 extra over £75 spend

4 measures, scored the same way for every provider at our checkout.

Repayment Flexibility9/10

Five shapes: Pay now, Pay over 6 weeks (4 instalments), and Pay monthly over 3, 6 or 12 months. Not a 10: the three longest terms all require a £75 minimum purchase, excluding the cheapest fares.

Interest Rate8/10

Pay now and Pay over 6 weeks carry 0% interest, with a small enablement fee instead. Pay monthly (3, 6, 12 months) runs from 14.9% APR representative, so the longer terms are not interest-free.

Eligibility7/10

UK sees all five plans; US access is limited to Pay now and Pay over 6 weeks only, so the full range is not available in every market Laters.com serves.

Approval Process8/10

Pay now needs no credit check at all, as a debit product. Pay in 4 and Pay monthly plans do run a credit check, and Pay monthly can carry conditions tied to account level.

The editorial take

Strongest on
Repayment flexibility: five plan shapes from Pay now to Pay over 12 months, spanning debit, short-term and multi-month credit.
Held back by
Pay monthly plans carry interest from 14.9% APR representative, and US travellers can only reach two of the five plans on offer.
Which plan
Pay now for a fare you can cover today. Pay over 6 weeks for a short-term split. Pay over 12 months for a higher-cost booking.

This table prices one fare across Zilch's plans in the UK, the market where its full plan range applies. The fare itself does not change: Zilch adds no booking fee or surcharge simply for choosing to pay this way.

PlanUpfront paymentThenYou pay in allCost of credit
Pay nowNot a credit product$1,000.00Nothing left to pay$1,000.00Nothing
Pay over 6 weeks0% interest (fees may apply) – from 14.9% APR representative$250.00Set at approvalSet at approvalSet at approval
Pay over 3 months3 months at From 14.9% APR representativeCosted at 14.9% APR for comparison$250.00$256.23 a month, 3 times$1,018.69$18.69
Pay over 6 months6 months at From 14.9% APR representativeCosted at 14.9% APR for comparison$250.00$130.49 a month, 6 times$1,032.94$32.94
Pay over 12 months12 months at From 14.9% APR representativeCosted at 14.9% APR for comparison$250.00$67.66 a month, 12 times$1,061.92$61.92

What else can cost you

Late payment fee
None. Zilch says it never charges late fees on any of its plans, in the UK or the US.
Pay now enablement fee
Up to £3.50 in-app or £3.75 via Zilch Anywhere, plus £1 extra on purchases over £75.
Pay monthly fee
0% to 1.8% of the purchase amount per month, depending on your plan level and how you enable the card.
Early repayment
Zilch's transparency disclosures list early repayment terms as clear; confirm details for your plan on Zilch's site.
Refunded flight
Not specified in Zilch's published terms; check how a refunded booking is handled on an active plan directly with Zilch.

This worked example is an illustration, not a quote. What you're offered depends on your market and on approval, and every provider on Laters.com is costed against the same rows so you can compare fairly across them.

Where Zilch leads

  • Five plan shapes in the UK, from Pay now to Pay over 12 months
  • Pay over 6 weeks costs a fee up to £3.50-£3.75, not interest
  • No late fees on any plan, by Zilch's own policy
  • Pay now can earn cashback up to 8% under UK terms

Before you apply

  1. UK travellers can reach all five plans; US travellers are limited to Pay now and Pay over 6 weeks in USD.
  2. Pay now is a debit-funded transaction, not a credit product, so no credit check applies to it.
  3. Pay monthly plans (3, 6 and 12 months) need a minimum purchase of £75 in the UK, so lower-cost fares may not qualify.
  4. Age and residency rules vary by market. Check current eligibility on Zilch's own site before applying.
40+ScoredFly now pay later provider scoresZilch is scored on the same measures as every other buy now, pay later provider we rate for booking flights.See all provider scores
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Which Airlines Can You Book with Zilch?

If you typed "airlines that accept Zilch" into a search bar, here's the short answer: every airline we sell on Laters.com can be paid for with Zilch, right here on this page. That holds on any route and any fare class, from short-haul low-cost tickets to long-haul business class, though it's always subject to Zilch's own eligibility check and limits at checkout. Which Zilch plan you're actually offered depends on the country you're booking from, not on the airline you fly, so scroll down to the country section for what Zilch publishes where you live. Below, you'll find two groups of carriers. On a full-service airline, the checked bag, seat selection, meals and frequent-flyer earning are exactly as that airline sells them. On a low-cost airline, those extras get added à la carte at checkout, with Zilch simply splitting whatever the final basket total comes to. Either way, paying with Zilch doesn't change the fare, the baggage allowance or the miles you earn. You fly as the airline's own passenger and split the cost.

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More Ways to Pay Later for Flights

Zilch sits at the Laters.com checkout, spreading its offer across up to five plan types, from Pay now through Pay over 6 weeks to Pay monthly plans running as long as 12 months, all carrying representative APR once you move past the upfront share. If Zilch isn't available where you are, these are the other providers that can spread the cost of your flight.

Other providers

Klarna

Pay in instalments or monthly financing
Klarna

Klarna offers more than one way to split a fare, and some of its plans carry interest while others don't, so a credit check can apply depending on the option you choose. Missing a payment can bring fees, so it pays to check the schedule before you confirm.

Coverage varies by market, so check Klarna directly for your country.

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Afterpay

Pay in 4 instalments
Afterpay

Afterpay charges the fare in four instalments rather than all at once, and it runs an eligibility check before approving you, so having a Laters.com booking ready is no guarantee of approval. It also trades as Clearpay in some markets.

Coverage varies by market, so check Afterpay directly for your country.

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Affirm

Longer monthly financing
Affirm

Affirm is built for spreading a larger fare over several months rather than a few weeks, and its plans can carry interest depending on the term you're offered, subject to a credit check. Read the loan terms before you accept one.

Coverage varies by market, so check Affirm directly for your country.

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Atome

Pay in instalments
Atome

Atome lets you split a flight into instalments instead of paying the fare in full at booking, with approval and any fees subject to the terms it sets at checkout. A missed payment can bring extra charges, so keep the schedule handy.

Coverage varies by market, so check Atome directly for your country.

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Zip

Pay in instalments
Zip

Zip breaks the fare into a series of payments rather than one lump sum, and approval depends on its own eligibility check, which can include a look at your credit. Fees may follow if an instalment is missed.

Coverage varies by market, so check Zip directly for your country.

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FAQs: using Zilch to book flights

Everything you need to know about paying for flights with Zilch on Laters.com.

Can I actually book flights with Zilch on Laters.com?

Yes. Laters.com lets you check out with Zilch and choose from Pay now, Pay over 6 weeks, or Pay monthly over 3, 6 or 12 months, depending on which country you are booking from and which Zilch plan level you hold. Some of these plans carry an APR from 14.9% representative and all require a credit check through Zilch. Confirm which plans are showing on your account at checkout, or check current terms at zilch.com/uk.

Does paying with Zilch cost more than paying by card?

No. Laters.com does not add a payment surcharge or booking fee for using Zilch, so the fare shown is the same one you would pay by card. Zilch itself never charges late fees, but its Pay monthly plans carry an APR from 14.9% representative, plus a card or Anywhere fee depending on the plan, so the total cost can still be higher than paying in full.

How soon after booking do I get my e-ticket when paying with Zilch?

Your e-ticket is issued once Zilch approves and processes the payment at checkout on Laters.com. For Pay now, that happens as soon as the debit charge from your linked card clears; for Pay over 6 weeks or Pay monthly, it follows approval of the first instalment. Delivery timing can vary by airline, so check your booking confirmation email for the exact ticket details.

What kind of credit check does Zilch run for flight bookings?

It depends on the plan. Pay now is a debit-funded transaction and does not involve borrowing, but Zilch's Pay over 6 weeks and Pay monthly plans (3, 6 or 12 months) involve a credit check as part of approval, and missed repayments on these plans can affect your credit file. Only apply for an instalment plan if you are confident you can meet the scheduled payments, and check zilch.com/uk for how Zilch assesses applications.

What happens if I miss a Zilch payment on a flight booking?

Zilch states it never charges late fees, but that does not remove the risk of a missed payment. A missed instalment on Pay over 6 weeks or Pay monthly can still be reported to credit reference agencies, which may affect your credit standing and your ability to get credit elsewhere in future. Contact Zilch directly if you think you will miss a payment, since your account level and access to future plans may also be affected. Always check zilch.com/uk for the current policy.

Which countries can I use Zilch in when booking flights on Laters.com?

Zilch is available for flight bookings on Laters.com from the UK and the US. UK customers can access Pay now, Pay over 6 weeks and Pay monthly (3, 6 or 12 months), settled in GBP, while US customers can access Pay now with cashback and Pay over 6 weeks in USD, since Pay monthly is not offered in the US. Availability and plan mix depend on your account and country, so confirm what shows at checkout or check zilch.com/uk.

Does using Zilch for a flight affect my credit score?

It can. Pay now is debit-funded and not a form of borrowing, but Zilch's instalment plans involve a credit check at application and are a form of credit, so how you manage them can influence your credit file. Missing a payment on Pay over 6 weeks or Pay monthly may be reported to credit reference agencies and affect your credit standing, while consistently on-time repayments are generally viewed more favourably. Check zilch.com/uk for details on how Zilch reports account activity.

What happens to my Zilch repayments if my flight is cancelled or refunded?

When an airline refunds a cancelled flight, the refund is applied back to your Zilch repayment schedule rather than paid to you directly in cash first. Any instalments already collected on Pay over 6 weeks or Pay monthly are typically credited back against the plan, reducing or clearing what you owe, while future instalments are adjusted or cancelled accordingly. Refund timing depends on the airline's own refund process, so check your Zilch account and the airline's fare rules, and confirm the exact process at zilch.com/uk.

Can I use Zilch to pay for international or multi-stop flights?

Yes. A Zilch plan applies to the total fare you are charged rather than to the route itself, so international and multi-stop itineraries are paid for the same way as a simple one-way ticket. What decides which plans you see is the country you are booking from on Laters.com, not the route you are flying, so a UK-booked multi-stop trip can access Pay monthly while a US-booked one is limited to Pay now or Pay over 6 weeks.

Is Zilch's Pay over 6 weeks plan really free of interest?

Not entirely. Zilch's Pay over 6 weeks plan is described as 0% interest with fees rather than a formal APR product in some markets, but the UK version can carry rates from 14.9% APR representative depending on your account, plus a card-enabling fee of up to £3.50 (or £3.75 via Zilch Anywhere) and an extra £1 on purchases over £75. There are no late fees, but the total repayable can still exceed the fare, so read the representative example on zilch.com/uk before you commit.

Can I book a business class or premium cabin fare with Zilch?

Yes, in principle, since Zilch plans apply to the total amount charged rather than to a particular cabin class. A pricier business class fare is more likely to need a Pay monthly plan over 3, 6 or 12 months in the UK, where a minimum purchase of £75 applies and a credit check is required, rather than the shorter Pay over 6 weeks plan. In the US, only Pay now or Pay over 6 weeks are currently available, whatever the cabin.

Do I need an existing Zilch account before I can book a flight on Laters.com?

Yes, you need a Zilch account and, for instalment plans, an approved credit line before checkout will let you select Zilch as a payment method on Laters.com. Setting one up involves a credit check for anything beyond the debit-funded Pay now option, and approval is not guaranteed. Visit zilch.com/uk to see the sign-up process and current eligibility guidance before you start booking.

Can I use Zilch for easyJet?

Not at easyJet's own checkout: no evidence was found that easyJet accepts Zilch directly. Booking easyJet through Laters.com is the way to pay with Zilch: Laters.com sells easyJet flights and puts Zilch at checkout the same way it does for every other airline on the site.

Can I use Zilch for travel money?

Zilch isn't a currency-exchange or travel-money product; it's a Visa card you spend abroad like any other card, with a 2.99% foreign exchange fee on non-GBP purchases (waived for Zilch Extra members). It won't dispense foreign cash or act as a prepaid travel card.

Can you use Zilch for travel money?

Not as a dedicated travel-money product. Zilch is a Visa card, so spending abroad works like any other card purchase, and a 2.99% foreign exchange fee applies on non-GBP transactions unless you're a Zilch Extra member.

Can I use Zilch abroad from the UK?

Yes, but support is limited. Zilch's own help centre says it operates in the UK, so if something goes wrong with a purchase made outside the UK its ability to support you may be limited; a 2.99% foreign exchange fee also applies on non-GBP purchases.

Can I use Zilch abroad?

Yes. Zilch works abroad as a Visa card, with a 2.99% foreign exchange fee on non-GBP purchases (waived with Zilch Extra). Zilch notes its support is UK-based, so help with an issue on a foreign purchase may be more limited than at home.

Can I pay for flights in installments in the UK?

Yes. In the UK, Zilch at the Laters.com checkout offers Pay over 6 weeks (4 instalments, minimum spend £10) or Pay over 3, 6 or 12 months (minimum spend £75, 25% paid upfront plus any fees, the rest split into equal monthly instalments). A credit check applies and fees vary by plan.

Can I use Zilch to pay for a holiday?

Yes. Zilch is a general-purpose Visa card and payment method, not limited to flights, so you can use it to pay for a holiday booking, including flights, hotels or packages, anywhere Visa is accepted, including through Laters.com's checkout. Zilch also runs its own in-app travel tool, Zilch Travel (powered by lastminute.com, launched January 2025), which is a separate route for booking a trip directly with Zilch if you would rather not use Laters.com.

Can I use Zilch at the airport?

Yes, Zilch works at the airport the same way it works anywhere else Visa is accepted, for duty-free, food or last-minute purchases, as long as your Zilch card is enabled in the app before you pay. Using it abroad (outside the UK) adds a 2.99% foreign exchange fee unless you have Zilch Extra.

Can I buy euros with Zilch?

No. Zilch isn't a currency-exchange service and won't sell you physical euros. You can spend your Zilch card directly at euro-priced merchants, where the purchase is converted at a 2.99% foreign exchange fee (waived for Zilch Extra members).

Can I use Zilch in Greece?

Yes. Zilch works anywhere Visa is accepted, including in Greece, with the standard 2.99% foreign exchange fee on euro purchases (waived for Zilch Extra members). No Greece-specific restriction was found in Zilch's published terms.

How to pay in 3 months with Zilch?

Choose Zilch's Pay over 3 months option at checkout: you pay 25% upfront (plus any applicable fees), then the rest in two further equal monthly instalments. It needs a minimum spend of £75 and a Zilch eligibility/credit check, with a fee of 0%-1.6% per month when your Zilch card is enabled, or 1.8% per month via Zilch Anywhere.

Does Zilch do monthly payments?

Yes. Zilch's Pay monthly option splits a purchase of £75 or more into equal instalments over 3, 6 or 12 months, after a 25% upfront payment plus any fees. A monthly fee of 0%-1.6% applies with the Zilch card enabled, or 1.8% via Zilch Anywhere.

Do you have to pay 25% upfront with Zilch?

Only on Zilch's Pay monthly plans (3, 6 or 12 months): those require 25% upfront plus any applicable fees, with the rest split into equal monthly instalments. Pay over 6 weeks and Pay now work differently: Pay now takes the full amount immediately, and Pay over 6 weeks starts with the first of four instalments at checkout rather than a flat 25%.

How much do you need to spend on Zilch to pay over 3 months?

A minimum of £75. Zilch's Pay over 3, 6 or 12 months plans all share the same £75 minimum spend, below which only Pay now or Pay over 6 weeks (minimum £10) are offered.

What is the minimum purchase on Zilch?

It depends on the plan: £10 for Pay over 6 weeks, and £75 for Pay over 3, 6 or 12 months (Pay monthly). Pay now has no stated minimum; it simply takes the full amount at checkout.

Is Zilch better than Klarna?

Neither is strictly better; they suit different needs. Zilch offers five ways to pay including a 25%-upfront monthly plan over 3-12 months with fees from 0%, while Klarna's UK products are Pay in 30 days (pay the full amount within 30 days) and Pay in 3 (split into 3 instalments at roughly 0 and 30 and 60 days). Klarna's short-term plans carry no fee when paid on time; Zilch's longer monthly plans always carry a fee. Which is better depends on how long you want to spread the cost and whether you want a longer monthly plan Klarna doesn't offer.

About Zilch and Laters.com

About Buy Now Pay Later Flights with Zilch

Who is Zilch?

Zilch is a London-founded payments company that has grown into one of the UK's most widely used ways to pay in instalments, letting shoppers choose between paying in full today or spreading a purchase, flights included, over several weeks or months. It started as a single card product and has since grown into a wider payments network spanning shopping, travel and everyday retail, with flights now sitting alongside groceries and gadgets as something customers routinely book this way on Laters.com.

Zilch was founded in London in 2018 by Philip Belamant, Serge Belamant and Sean O'Connor, launching publicly in 2020 after securing consumer credit authorisation from the UK's Financial Conduct Authority. It remains privately held, and has since added a payments services licence from the FCA and moved to acquire a licensed European bank, extending its reach beyond the UK. That growth hasn't been in a straight line: in 2022, as the wider buy-now-pay-later sector cooled, Zilch cut more than a tenth of its workforce, before returning to profitability in the years since. Only borrow what you can comfortably repay on the schedule you agree to, and check Zilch's own site for its current terms and eligibility.

Booking with Zilch on Laters.com

Booking with Zilch on Laters.com starts the way any flight search does: find your route, select Zilch at checkout, and choose a plan. Depending on what's on offer in your market, you may see Pay now for the full fare today, Pay over 6 weeks split into four instalments, or Pay monthly spread across three, six or twelve months, and your e-ticket is issued once payment is approved. Pay now carries no separate cost when settled at checkout, while the longer plans can carry fees or interest, from 14.9% APR representative, and every plan is subject to a credit check and Zilch's approval, so being accepted is never guaranteed.

Laters.com is the merchant on this booking and issues your ticket; Zilch is the payment method and the credit provider, not the seller of the flight. Paying with Zilch adds no payment surcharge and no booking fee, so the fare you see is the same as paying by card. You don't need a credit card to book this way: Zilch settles the fare with the airline on your behalf, and your repayments go to Zilch under the plan you chose, rather than to Laters.com.

Laters.com earns from the fare as the merchant, the same whichever payment method you choose; no payment provider pays for placement on this page.

How pay-later flight bookings work

A flight booking and a repayment plan run on different schedules. Our guide explains the practical questions to consider before splitting a fare.

  • What changes when you pay for a flight in instalments
  • How to compare the total cost and repayment dates
  • Why a flight change or refund does not automatically end the payment plan
  • How a worked example divides a fare into payments
Zilch is a credit product

Borrowing responsibly means only committing to instalments you can afford. Missed payments can result in late fees, may be reported to credit reference agencies, and may affect your credit standing and your ability to borrow in future. Visit Zilch’s own terms for current terms, eligibility criteria and country-specific plan availability. Laters.com is the new name for Fly Fairly; nothing about your booking or support changes. Last reviewed by the Laters.com editorial team in August 2026.

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