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Overview
Uplift provides travel financing by offering installment loans that cover travel costs. Travelers can book experiences now and pay over time through financing integrated at the booking stage with partner travel providers. The loans carry APRs from 4.01% to 35.99% based on creditworthiness and may include origination fees. Revenue comes from the interest on loans and upfront origination fees. Uplift differentiates itself by embedding financing directly into the travel booking flow and serving both individual travelers and travel providers (agencies and tour operators) to offer flexible payment options in the travel and tourism market. The company aims to make travel more affordable and accessible by allowing customers to spread trip expenses over several months while providing partners with a ready-made financing option.
About Uplift
Industries
Fintech
Financial Services
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$440.5M
Headquarters
Menlo Park, California
Founded
2014
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Upgrade launched Expedia cruise financing in March 2025, expanding Flex Pay's addressable bookings.
- Uplift's website still cites 0% offers and ticket sizes up to $25,000.
- Partner testimonials on Uplift's 2025 site report double-digit AOV gains and longer stays.
What critics are saying
- Upgrade is migrating Uplift accounts into Flex Pay, risking churn and partner confusion in 2026.
- Finder's 2026 review says Flex Pay APRs reach 36%, inviting regulation and complaint risk.
- Credit losses or funding stress at Upgrade can shut down travel BNPL originations entirely.
What makes Uplift unique
- Upgrade bought Uplift for $100 million in 2025, combining travel BNPL with banking.
- Flex Pay now powers 750-plus travel and retail partners, including Expedia and United.
- Uplift remains embedded at checkout on partner sites, enabling instant underwriting and fixed installments.
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Funding
Total Funding
$440.5M
Above
Industry Average
Funded Over
8 Rounds
Benefits
Medical, dental, & vision insurance
401(k) plan
Flexible, remote-first work culture
Competitive salary
Pre-IPO stock options
Health & Wellness Perks
Professional Development
Pick-A-Perk: money that can go towards something of your choosing within tuition reimbursement, student loan payment reimbursement, vacation savings account, charitable donations, or home office expenses
Company News
Sabre Hospitality, a division of travel technology company Sabre Corporation, has partnered with travel-focused Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) outfit Uplift.
Sabre Hospitality and Uplift launch new payment flexibility initiatives for the hospitality industry.
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Greenpeace and Uplift filed separate legal challenges in Scotland against the Rosebank oil development.
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About Uplift
Industries
Fintech
Financial Services
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$440.5M
Headquarters
Menlo Park, California
Founded
2014
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