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From 1 April 2025, the airline Wizz Air will completely phase out cash payments onboard its aircraft. From this date, all purchases will be made only by bank card and through contactless payment systems such as Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Google Pay and Android Pay.
The company is expanding payment options, including Revolut cards, and is offering new bonuses:
✅ New Revolut users can receive up to 25 euros as a bonus for their first purchase of 5 euros.
✅ Until 4 April 2025, Wizz Air customers who pay via Revolut Pay will be able to earn 10 times more RevPoints bonus points.
🛒 Additional options:
💳 Passengers will be able to buy prepaid vouchers for onboard purchases.
💶 The purchase limit per passenger is 150 euros.
🛂 For purchases from 50 euros and above, passengers will be required to present their boarding pass.
📢 Wizz Air representatives say that abandoning cash will make the onboard shopping process faster, more convenient and safer, reducing contact with money and improving hygiene.
Source: actualitati.md
11.03.2025
💳 From 1 April 2025 you will no longer be able to pay with cash onboard Wizz Air – only bank cards and contactless payments are accepted.
📱 Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Google Pay, Android Pay and Revolut cards are supported onboard.
🎁 New Revolut users can get up to €25 bonus, and until 4 April 2025 payments via Revolut Pay earn 10× more RevPoints.
🛒 Passengers can use prepaid vouchers for onboard shopping, with a total spend cap of €150 per person.
🛂 For purchases of €50 and above you will need to show your boarding pass.
🧼 Going cashless reduces contact with money, speeds up service and improves onboard hygiene.
Wizz Air’s full move to cashless onboard payments
From 1 April 2025, Wizz Air is removing cash payments onboard its aircraft. This means you will no longer be able to pay for drinks, snacks, souvenirs or other items using coins or banknotes during your flight.
All purchases will instead be processed only via bank cards and contactless payment systems such as Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Google Pay and Android Pay. This is convenient for travellers already used to digital wallets and tap-to-pay, but it is important to make sure your preferred payment methods are active and working before you fly.
Revolut bonuses and boosted RevPoints
Wizz Air is expanding its payment options by including Revolut cards and is encouraging their use with attractive bonuses – especially interesting for frequent flyers and digital-banking fans.
✅ New Revolut users can receive up to €25 as a welcome bonus for their first purchase of €5. It is a simple way to try the service and save a little on trip-related spending at the same time.
✅ Until 4 April 2025, Wizz Air customers who pay via Revolut Pay can earn 10 times more RevPoints bonus points. This boosted earning rate makes such payments especially rewarding for those who fly often.
Vouchers, spending limits and onboard purchase rules
Alongside the switch to cashless payments, Wizz Air is introducing a few practical rules and options that are important for anyone planning to shop onboard.
🛒 Passengers will be able to purchase prepaid vouchers for onboard shopping. You can load a fixed amount onto a voucher and then use it during the flight – a handy way to keep your in-flight budget under control.
💶 The total onboard spending limit for one passenger is €150. This is the maximum amount you can spend on a single flight, including drinks, snacks and duty-free items.
🛂 For purchases from €50 and above, you will be asked to present your boarding pass. This is an additional layer of security and a way to correctly identify the passenger for higher-value transactions.
Why Wizz Air is moving to a fully cashless onboard service
📢 According to Wizz Air representatives, dropping cash payments onboard makes service faster and more convenient. Cabin crew no longer have to count money, handle coins, give change or store cash during the flight, which reduces the time needed for each transaction.
At the same time, reducing contact with banknotes and coins improves onboard hygiene and lowers the risk of contamination. Cashless payments are already the norm in many areas of everyday life, and Wizz Air’s move fits into this broader global trend of service digitalisation.
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What you should do as a passenger: getting ready for the new rules
To enjoy a smooth flight and avoid surprises when paying onboard, it is worth preparing a few simple things in advance.
• Check that your bank card is active for international transactions and supports contactless payments.
• Set up Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Google Pay or Android Pay on your smartphone and test a payment before your travel day.
• If you use Revolut, look into how you can benefit from the up-to-€25 welcome bonus and the boosted RevPoints when paying via Revolut Pay.
• Decide whether prepaid onboard vouchers suit you – they are handy if you prefer to allocate a fixed budget for in-flight spending.
• If you expect to make purchases of €50 or more, keep your boarding pass close at hand, either on paper or in the airline’s app, so you do not slow down the service.
One-flight “itinerary”: a travel day with cashless payments
Imagine a typical Wizz Air flight under the new rules – from leaving home to arriving at your destination.
1️⃣ Before leaving for the airport, you make sure your phone is charged and your bank card or Revolut app is ready for contactless payment.
2️⃣ While waiting for boarding, you think about whether you will want drinks, snacks or other items onboard and roughly estimate a budget, staying within the €150 limit.
3️⃣ During the flight you browse the menu or onboard catalogue and choose what you want. When it is time to pay, the crew member brings a terminal – you simply tap your card or phone.
4️⃣ If the purchase amount reaches €50 or more, the crew may ask you to show your boarding pass, either printed or digital.
5️⃣ After the flight, you can check your banking or Revolut app to see your spending and, if you paid via Revolut Pay, the RevPoints you have earned.
Two-day “itinerary”: out-and-back with maximum benefits
If you are taking a short trip with an outbound and return flight within a couple of days, you can use the new payment rules to your advantage – especially with Revolut.
🔹 On day one, on your way to the destination, you pay for onboard purchases via Revolut Pay and benefit from the boosted RevPoints (up to 10× more until 4 April 2025).
🔹 In the evening at the hotel or after arriving, you check your Revolut app to see how many points you have earned and decide how to use Revolut and your card for the rest of the trip.
🔹 On the day of your return flight, you again plan any potential onboard spending, keeping in mind the €150 per-passenger limit and the rule about showing your boarding pass for purchases of €50 and above.
🔹 Thanks to the fully cashless system, there is no need to exchange currency just for small onboard purchases – your card or phone is all you need throughout the journey.
How to “get to” your onboard purchase: payment step by step
The new onboard payment system is straightforward once you know the sequence.
1️⃣ Bring a physical bank card and/or a phone with Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Google Pay or Android Pay enabled. If you use Revolut, have your card or Revolut Pay ready.
2️⃣ After take-off, wait until the crew starts the onboard service. Choose your items from the menu or catalogue.
3️⃣ When paying, simply tap your card or phone on the terminal. Cash payments are not possible anymore – an important detail for travellers used to carrying cash only.
4️⃣ For any purchase of €50 or more, the crew will ask to see your boarding pass. Having it ready will help avoid delays.
5️⃣ Keep the €150 per-passenger limit in mind. If you plan larger or multiple purchases, it is wise to calculate your onboard budget before the flight.
Frequently asked questions about Wizz Air’s new payment rules
Can I still pay with cash onboard after 1 April 2025?
No. After 1 April 2025, Wizz Air is fully discontinuing cash payments onboard and will only accept card and contactless payments.
Which contactless payment methods are accepted on Wizz Air flights?
Wizz Air accepts bank cards with contactless capability, as well as Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Google Pay and Android Pay.
Can I use a Revolut card onboard Wizz Air?
Yes. Wizz Air accepts Revolut cards and payments via Revolut Pay, and there are additional bonuses available for such payments during the promotion period.
What bonus can new Revolut users receive?
New Revolut users can receive up to €25 as a bonus for their first purchase of €5, subject to Revolut’s campaign conditions.
Until when is the boosted RevPoints promotion via Revolut Pay valid?
The promotion offering up to 10× more RevPoints for payments made via Revolut Pay is valid until 4 April 2025.
What are prepaid vouchers for onboard purchases?
These are amounts loaded in advance, which you can later use to pay for products and services onboard the aircraft.
What is the total onboard spending limit per passenger?
The limit is €150 per passenger, per flight, for all purchases made onboard.
Do I need to show my boarding pass for every purchase?
No. Your boarding pass is required only for purchases of €50 and above.
Why is Wizz Air removing cash payments onboard?
The airline is going cashless to speed up service, simplify processes for the crew and reduce contact with banknotes and coins, which improves onboard hygiene.
What happens if my card payment fails onboard?
If the transaction fails, the purchase will not be completed. It is therefore recommended to have an alternative payment method, such as another card or a digital wallet.
Can I use virtual cards and digital wallets onboard?
Yes, as long as they are added to Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay or Android Pay and support contactless payments.
Do I need to change anything if I already used to pay by card onboard?
If you are already used to paying by card or phone, you do not need to change anything. Just remember the €150 limit and the requirement to show your boarding pass for purchases of €50 and above.
