In the hospitality industry, fast and secure payments are crucial for maintaining a stable cash flow and minimizing financial risks. To help hotels streamline their payment processes, Agoda is encouraging its partners to switch to UPC - a virtual credit card (VCC) payment method - combined with Hotel Link Pay instead of traditional bank transfers. If your hotel faces delays in receiving payments or lacks a POS terminal to process credit cards, this is the ideal solution to help you get paid faster and more securely. Join Hotel Link to explore Agoda’s UPC payment method and how to optimize your hotel’s cash flow with UPC Agoda and Hotel Link Pay.
UPC (Unique Payment Card) is a virtual credit card (VCC) issued by Mastercard and provided by Agoda to hotel partners to process individual booking payments. It is a one-time-use credit card, with each card containing unique details that can only be used for a single transaction. This ensures high security and reduces fraud risks. UPC remains valid for five months from the date of issuance and automatically deactivates after 150 days, offering both convenience and safety in transactions.
With VCC, hotels can receive payments immediately upon guest check-out instead of waiting up to 30 days for bank transfers. This significantly enhances cash flow and improves financial management.
UPC is a highly secure payment method that minimizes the risk of fraud compared to other payment methods. Each transaction is encrypted and protected by Agoda, ensuring hotels receive their payments safely.
Agoda provides two main VCC options:
UPC (Unique Payment Card): Each booking corresponds to a separate payment, making it easy for hotels to track and reconcile revenue.
UPC+ (UPC on ePass): Allows multiple transactions to be grouped into a single payment, simplifying payment management for hotels with a high booking volume.
Most major OTAs prefer VCC payments, ensuring that hotels remain competitive and adaptable to industry standards.
Hotels using UPC Agoda can gain exposure through Agoda’s joint marketing campaigns with major banks. This increases visibility on landing pages targeting loyal bank customers, ultimately boosting bookings.
Statistics show that hotels using Agoda’s UPC experience 90% fewer payment-related issues than those relying on bank transfers. This ensures smoother operations and eliminates delays and complications.
Hotel Link provides payment solutions such as Hotel Link Pay, an integrated payment gateway that enables hotels to process VCC payments efficiently. This is especially beneficial for hotels without a POS terminal, as it allows them to withdraw funds from VCC without the need for physical equipment.
Are you struggling to withdraw UPC Agoda payments after receiving bookings? No worries - Hotel Link Pay offers an optimized solution, ensuring you receive your funds quickly and efficiently!
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Is your hotel struggling with its current payment method? Don’t miss out on the opportunity to optimize cash flow and receive faster payments with UPC Agoda and Hotel Link Pay.
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