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Buy Flights with Smartpay

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Buy Flights with Smartpay

Established in 2021, Smartpay is the latest ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ payment provider to enter the market in Japan. Smartpay offers an all-in-one experience, enabling customers to split the cost of their online purchases and then easily manage their payments. Especially tailored to the Japanese market, Smartpay understands its customer’s requirements.


Pay in three instalments, due every 4 weeks, with no interest or hidden fees. Smartpay - it’s the smart way to pay!

How to Buy Flights With Smartpay

Follow these steps below to book flights and pay over time Smartpay:

  1. Use our search form to search and select your preferred flights. Choose from 600+ global airlines! Then select 'Smartpay' as your payment method at checkout.
  2. If you already have an account with Smartpay, simply log in to your account. If you don't, it's quick and easy to create an account with Smartpay first to get approved.
  3. Once you're approved by Smartpay, you can complete your booking.
  4. How simple is that? We'll send you your e-ticket as soon as your booking is confirmed. All you then have to do is meet your payment terms with Smartpay.
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Smartpay & Flights

With Alternative Airlines you can search for flights from 600+ global airlines and then pay the way that you want. We offer 40+ payment methods, including Buy Now, and Pay Later. Why pay upfront when you can spread the cost of your flights over time?


Why use Smartpay?

You can find what you want and checkout with Smartpay in just a few clicks. Easily register for free and receive approval instantly. Here are some of our top reasons to love using Smartpay:


Checkout in minutes

Enjoy instant checkout. You can book your flights and receive your e-tickets in no time.


Pay in 3

Pay in 3 instalments, due every 4 weeks. Smartpay doesn’t charge any interest and there are no hidden fees if you pay on time.


Instant payments

Know that your instalment payments will be automatically taken from your card.

Unfortunately, Smartpay is currently unavailable as a payment option through Alternative Airlines. However, we do offer lots of alternative ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ and longer-term financing options for you to choose from. Spread the cost with PayPal Credit, Affirm, Klarna, Afterpay, Zip or one of our other options.

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Buy Flights with Smartpay FAQs

Is Smartpay safe to use?

Absolutely. Smartpay does not transfer card or personal details over to merchants. Smartpay also uses the latest security protocols for data storage and network connections.

Who can use Smartpay?

You can use Smartpay if you: are a Japanese resident; aged 20+; have a valid Japanese mobile number; can provide a valid delivery address in Japan; and are authorised to use a Japan-issued credit or debit card.

How does Smartpay work?

With Smartpay, you can pay for your purchase in 3 instalments, due every 4 weeks. Simply select Smartpay as your payment method at checkout. If you’re a first-time Smartpay userm you’ll need to provide details to create your new Smartpay account, while if you already have a Smartpay account, you’ll be able to checkout straight away.

Can I use Smartpay for flights?

Unfortunately, Smartpay is currently unavailable as a payment option through Alternative Airlines. However, we do offer a number of other payment instalment options so that you can spread the cost of your flights over time. This includes Afterpay, Affirm, Klarna, PayPal Credit, Zip, and more. The options available to you at checkout will depend on the country in which you reside, so take a look at our Buy Now, Pay Later page to find out more.