Tourwriter payments
Control payment methods, reduce card fees, and embed flexible payment links in your itineraries.
Beautiful itineraries deserve better than clunky payment processes.
You’ve crafted a breathtaking, personalised itinerary. Your traveller is ready to book.
What happens next makes all the difference.
Manual payment process
Long emails, declined cards, and manual reconciliation create friction when your travellers are ready to book.
Tourwriter Payments process
Seamless payments mean faster confirmations, fewer abandoned bookings, and less manual admin.
A premium experience for your travellers
Your itineraries are beautiful. Your service is exceptional.
Now your payment experience can match.
Pay from the itinerary
Frictionless online checkout one-click from the itinerary, built with 3d secure.
Deposits or full payments
Let travellers pay a deposit or the full balance.
Bank transfer or credit card?
Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Apple Pay, Google Pay, bank transfers. You decide what to offer.
100+ local payment methods
Offer region-specific options like European bank transfers and Buy Now Pay Later.
Multi-currency support
Travellers pay in their preferred currency and you receive funds in yours.
Mobile-optimised checkout
A fast, seamless payment experience on any device.
“Every payment now shows instantly in Xero and Tourwriter. It saves us hours and lets us focus on creating unique experiences for clients.”
Karen Jefferson, Co-founder, Ahipara Luxury Travel
Less admin, more confirmed bookings.
Tourwriter Payments handles the busywork so you can focus on delivering exceptional travel experiences.
Automatic reconciliation
Payments sync to travellers, itineraries, and invoices instantly. No manual matching.
Easier payments drive conversions
Improve your conversion rates by making it easy for customers to pay deposits.
Fraud protection built in
Avoid chargebacks and suspicious transactions with machine-learning.
Works with your accounting tool
Payments flow through to Xero or QuickBooks, ready to reconcile.
Real-time payment visibility
No more waiting 5+ days for bank transfers. Clear payments in seconds, not days.Expert support from day one
Get dedicated support to onboard smoothly and optimise your financial setup.
Give your travellers a payment experience as exceptional as your itineraries
See how Tourwriter Payments delivers the seamless, premium experience your luxury clients expect
Frequently asked questions
How does Tourwriter Payments work?
Tourwriter Payments embeds a “Pay now” button directly into your shared itineraries. When you create a payment record in Tourwriter, turn on the payment timeline and share the itinerary (privately or publicly), your traveller sees the Pay now option in the itinerary footer. They click it, enter their card details in a secure checkout, and complete payment instantly. You can choose to enable the Stripe payment portal on some or all of your incoming traveller payments.
What payment methods can my travellers use?
Your travellers can pay using major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex), digital wallets like Apple Pay and Google Pay, bank transfers, Buy Now Pay Later options, and over 100 region-specific payment methods. This ensures travellers from anywhere in the world can pay using their preferred method.
How long does setup take?
Setup takes just a few minutes. Navigate to Organisation > Integrations in Tourwriter and click Connect in the Stripe section. If you already have a Stripe account, sign in with your existing credentials. If you don’t have one yet, you’ll complete a signup form through Stripe. Once connected, you can immediately start adding payment records to itineraries.
Can travellers pay deposits or only full balances?
Yes, travellers can pay any amount you specify. When creating a payment record in Tourwriter, you enter the amount due — whether that’s a deposit to secure the booking, an instalment, or the full trip balance. You can also create multiple payment records for the same itinerary, though only one unpaid payment can be active at a time.
What currencies are supported?
You can accept payments in over 135 currencies and receive payouts in your preferred currency. Tourwriter Payments handles the conversion automatically, making it simple to serve international travellers without currency complications.
You can check Stripes full list of supported currencies here.
How quickly are payments confirmed?
Payments are confirmed instantly — typically within seconds. Unlike bank transfers that can take 5+ days to clear, card payments process immediately so you can confirm bookings faster and travellers get instant peace of mind.
Is Tourwriter Payments secure?
Yes. Payments are processed through enterprise-grade payment infrastructure with PCI compliance, 3D Secure authentication, and machine-learning fraud protection. Your travellers’ payment information is encrypted and secure throughout the transaction.
How does payment reconciliation work?
Every payment automatically syncs to the corresponding traveller, itinerary, and invoice in Tourwriter. You’ll see exactly which bookings are paid, pending, or overdue without checking bank statements or matching reference numbers manually. If you use our Xero integration, transactions sync there too.
What protection is there against fraud and chargebacks?
Built-in fraud detection uses machine learning to identify and block suspicious transactions, card testing attempts, and fraudulent patterns before they impact your business. This dramatically reduces chargebacks and protects your revenue.
Which Tourwriter plans include Payments?
Tourwriter Payments is available on Premium and Premium+ plans. If you’re on a different plan and want to add payment capabilities, contact our team to discuss upgrading your account.
Are there transaction fees?
Yes, payment processing fees apply and vary by region, card type, and transaction volume. Our team can connect you with a specialist from Stripe to provide you with specific pricing details based on your buinsess location and volume.