Source: Paysafe
By offering multiple payment options, including local payment methods (LPMs), such as online cash and bank transfers, Copa Airlines demonstrates its customer-centricity, setting new benchmarks in the aviation industry.
The Paysafe Team
As Copa Airlines embraces diverse consumer payment preferences, it embarks on a journey to broaden its client reach and enhance sales. By offering multiple payment options, including local payment methods (LPMs), such as online cash and bank transfers, Copa Airlines demonstrates its customer-centricity, setting new benchmarks in the aviation industry.
In a dynamic move to cater to the diverse needs of travelers worldwide, Copa Airlines, Panama’s leading airline, announced a strategic partnership with UATP, the renowned global payment network enabling organizations to simplify payment processes, and a game-changing integration with Paysafe. Via Paysafe’s SafetyPay solution, travelers visiting copa.com can now enjoy a seamless payment experience, using online cash payments, bank transfers, and cross-border transactions.
The strategic alliance with UATP
With UATP's expertise and extensive network, Copa Airlines gains access to various payments offerings, meeting the evolving demands of travelers worldwide. This partnership not only accelerates integration but also positions Copa Airlines at the forefront of the burgeoning alternative payments landscape.
Empowering travelers with more payment options
As a forward-thinking company, Copa Airlines recognizes the paramount importance of catering to a broad audience. By amplifying the payment methods offered via Paysafe to its digital infrastructure, Copa is expanding payment options.
SafetyPay, a Paysafe Company, offers a secure online or digital cash payment solution that lets shoppers make internet purchases either directly from their online bank accounts in real-time with their local currency or by paying in cash at partner local retailers using a code. The payment methods are free for consumers and easy to use. This broadens the payment choices for airline customers who are hesitant to enter financial data or credit cards when purchasing their travel, or simply prefer paying via bank transfers or cash.
“Copa Airlines passengers in Latin America can now pay for their trips via their preferred payment methods, such as eCash, bank transfers, instant payments, QR codes, wallets and others for of payments, which are extremely popular in the region. We’re excited to have Paysafe’s technology expand travelers’ payment options and ultimately improve their customer experience,” said Esteban Sarubbi, Vice President, Head of Latin America at Paysafe.
SafetyPay currently serves millions of international shoppers in the emerging Latin American market, including Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Costa Rica, Mexico, El Salvador, Panama and Guatemala.
In an era defined by diversity and innovation, Copa Airlines stands as a beacon of excellence, poised to revolutionize the traveler experience through strategic partnerships and cutting-edge solutions. With the partnership with UATP and Paysafe’s SafetyPay solution at the helm, Copa Airlines offers travelers to embark on a journey where convenience, security, and inclusivity converge seamlessly, redefining the future of air travel one payment at a time.
