Did you know you can use Zip for hotel, airline and live event purchases? The Zip Virtual card is only designed to be open for 14 days after purchase, so it's important to follow a few best practices.
Hotel Reservation(s)
When booking a hotel, it is best to use a personal card to reserve the hotel initially online. Hotels only charge at the end of a stay, so the Zip virtual card may be inactive by that point causing the charge to fail. It is best to start with a personal card and finalize with the Zip Virtual card.
Airline purchase(s)
When it comes to airline purchases, you should be able to use the regular in-store or online flow to purchase tickets. Airlines charge you the day you purchase the tickets, unlike hotels, so there is not the same risk of the Zip Virtual card expiring.
Third-Party Travel Booking Sites
Customers sometimes encounter issues with booking on Third-Party Travel Booking sites using Zip. It is always best to book directly with the airline rather than through a third-party booking site. The following are examples of Third-Party Travel Booking sites that may not work with Zip:
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Priceline
- Expedia
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Orbitz
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Flipkey
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Hotwire
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Booking.com
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Hotels.com
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Trivago
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TripAdvisor
Live Events
When it comes to purchasing tickets for live events, you should be able to use the regular in-store or online flow to purchase tickets. Live events charge you the day you purchase the tickets, so there is not the same risk of the Zip Virtual card expiring.