How to Buy Flights with Paysafecard: Step-by-Step Guide

How Paysafecard Works for Flight Bookings

Paysafecard works for flight bookings in Europe, but not on direct airline websites. Two specialist platforms accept it: TripGift and Alternative Airlines. At both sites, you pay with a 16-digit PIN code at checkout rather than bank card details. That is why carriers like Ryanair, EasyJet, and Lufthansa do not accept Paysafecard: their checkouts are built for standard cards and digital wallets, not voucher PIN codes.

TripGift (tripgift.com) accepts Paysafecard directly for all non-USD transactions, covering euro-denominated bookings for European travelers. Alternative Airlines is a UK-based travel agency selling tickets across 600+ airlines; it added Paysafecard to its checkout in 2024 via a Paysafe partnership (Paysafe, 2024). Both platforms carry broad airline inventory, so routes and fares are comparable to mainstream aggregators.

Step-by-Step: Booking Flights with Paysafecard

Step 1: Buy a Paysafecard voucher

Purchase a Paysafecard PIN at a retail outlet: supermarkets, petrol stations, and newsagents stock them across Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, and Spain. Vouchers are available in denominations from €10 to €100. If your booking total exceeds one voucher, you can combine multiple Paysafecard codes at checkout on both platforms.

Step 2: Go to TripGift or Alternative Airlines

Visit tripgift.com or alternativeairlines.com. TripGift accepts Paysafecard for all non-USD bookings, so European travelers paying in euros can use it without currency conversion fees. Alternative Airlines covers 600+ airlines globally and has supported Paysafecard at checkout since its 2024 Paysafe integration.

Step 3: Search for your flight

Enter your departure city, destination, travel dates, and number of passengers. Both platforms surface fares from multiple airlines, letting you compare before committing. Check the platform payment page to confirm Paysafecard is available for your specific route and currency before finalising your selection.

Step 4: Select Paysafecard at checkout

On the payment page, choose Paysafecard. A Paysafe-powered input screen or redirect will appear. Enter your 16-digit PIN code. If you are using multiple codes to cover a higher booking total, enter them one at a time.

Step 5: Receive your booking confirmation

After the payment processes, you receive an e-ticket and booking confirmation by email. Keep the booking reference: you will need it for check-in at the airport, particularly on low-cost carriers.

Fees, Limits, and Availability

Paysafecard charges no fee for euro-denominated transactions (Paysafecard, 2026). A currency conversion margin applies if the booking is processed in a non-euro currency, typically in the range of 2.5% to 5% (Paysafecard, 2026). Single vouchers carry a maximum face value of €100. Paysafecard is available in over 25 European countries, including Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Spain, and Poland. For flights priced above a single voucher value, combining codes at checkout is possible, but check each platform rules for the maximum combining limit.