Buy now, pay later (BNPL) provider Zilch has partnered with online travel agency lastminute.com to introduce a white-label travel payments service. This new integration allows customers to search, book, and pay for holidays directly within the Zilch app. The collaboration brings a seamless experience for users to manage their travel expenses, with options for flexible, interest-free payments.
Travelers booking through the Zilch app can opt to spread the cost of their trips over six weeks or three months without incurring interest. Additionally, customers can earn up to 3% back in rewards on their bookings, adding value to their travel plans. This innovation comes as Zilch capitalizes on the growing demand for flexible travel payments, a category that has seen a remarkable 140% year-on-year growth.
Philip Belamant, Zilch’s CEO and co-founder, emphasizes the significance of travel affordability:
“In 2025, travel is no longer a luxury – it’s a professional and family priority. With 84% of UK consumers exploring destinations at home or abroad, spending over £72 billion on overseas holidays alone in 2023, Zilch Travel is designed to give our customers the convenience, security, and flexibility to design and pay for their trips seamlessly within the regulated app they trust to manage their money.”
Zilch’s journey has been marked by continuous growth and expansion. The London-based company secured £100 million in securitized debt financing from Deutsche Bank in June, fueling its ambitious plans, including a potential IPO in 2025. Since its founding four years ago, Zilch has amassed over four million customers, processed more than 10 million monthly payments, and achieved total sales of £3.6 billion, with revenue doubling for three consecutive years.
The partnership with lastminute.com further cements Zilch’s position as a leader in innovative financial solutions, particularly in the travel sector, offering both convenience and flexibility to its users in a rapidly evolving market.