UATP provides businesses a centralised, cost-effective method to pay for air travel and related services. Unlike traditional credit cards, UATP is built with business travel in mind, offering detailed reporting, improved control over travel spend, and direct billing between airlines and corporations.

UATP offers lower transaction fees for airlines and travel providers than commercial card networks and delivers reliable payments from vetted corporate clients. It also supports integration with travel management systems (TMCs), making it an attractive option for enterprise clients.

Key features and benefits

• Corporate travel focus: Purpose-built for businesses managing frequent travel, with tools to monitor and control spending.
• Lower transaction costs: UATP offers significantly lower processing fees than traditional credit card networks.
• Global acceptance: Accepted by over 30 major airlines, plus rail operators, online travel agencies, and corporate booking tools.
• Detailed reporting: Provides line-item data for travel purchases, enhancing transparency and expense management.
• Direct billing structure: Enables airlines to bill clients directly, eliminating intermediaries and reducing fraud risk.
• Custom account options: Businesses can issue UATP accounts to specific departments or employees for targeted expense tracking.

Ideal for airlines, rail operators, and travel merchants

UATP is a smart payment option for businesses in the travel and mobility space looking to serve corporate travellers. Airlines, rail networks, and online booking platforms can benefit from cost savings, increased loyalty from corporate accounts, and a simplified payment and reconciliation process.

Corporate customers appreciate the ability to consolidate and analyse travel spend with clear, detailed invoicing that aligns with internal accounting systems.

Fantastic integration with Planet

Planet supports UATP as part of its suite of global payment solutions for the travel industry. Merchants can integrate UATP through Planet’s platform to accept corporate payments quickly, securely, and efficiently.

By accepting UATP with Planet, travel providers can build stronger business relationships, reduce costs, and streamline the corporate booking and billing experience.