Collect group holiday money without chasing anyone

• —Friends saying they'll transfer later and forgetting
• —Accommodation deposits due while payments are still missing
• —One person fronting thousands and waiting to be repaid
• —Unclear who has paid for flights, villa or activities
• —Awkward reminders in the group chat

Three steps to collect holiday payments

Why it works for group holidays

• One organiser creates the link; everyone else just pays
• Avoid fronting large accommodation deposits
• Clear visibility before booking flights or villas
• Use separate collections for flights, accommodation or activities
• Set deadlines to lock in numbers

Why not just use bank transfer?

Frequently asked questions

• What's the best way to collect money for a group holiday?▼

  Don't book anything until the money is in. Create a Kollect link with the per-person cost and a firm deadline, share it with the group, and only place deposits once you can see everyone has paid. That way you're never the person who fronted £1,500 for a villa and spent the next month chasing friends for their share.

• Can I collect separate payments for flights and accommodation?▼

  Yes, and the timing usually makes this the right approach. Accommodation deposits are often due before flights are booked, so run a separate collection for each. Open the accommodation link first, close it when the deposit is due, then open a flights or activities link when those costs crystallise. Each has its own amount and deadline and can be shared independently.

• Do friends need to create an account to pay?▼

  No accounts, no downloads. You drop the link in the group chat, they tap it, enter their card details, and pay. The only person who needs a Kollect account is whoever created the collection and is tracking who's in.

• What happens if someone hasn't paid before the deadline?▼

  They're not counted when you book. If the villa sleeps eight and only six have paid, you book for six and deal with the latecomers separately — or not at all. It's a firmer arrangement than a group chat promise, which means fewer last-minute surprises when accommodation deposits are non-refundable.

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