How do I pay for a Gone International trip? Is it safe?
Yes, payments made to Gone International are safe. It is very important to us that your payment is secure, protected, and fully traceable.
We understand that booking a trip online requires trust, especially with so many scams and phishing attempts circulating today. That’s why we’ve built a transparent and secure payment system to protect you from risk and ensure peace of mind.
Here’s how payments work:
Deposits
You’ll receive a payment link via Stripe, one of the world’s most trusted and secure payment platforms.
🔒 Stripe protects your details with advanced encryption and fraud detection.
🚫 We’ll never ask you to send a bank transfer to us or a personal account or pay through unofficial channels.
Trip Payments & Installments
All larger payments for your trip are handled via Trust My Travel (TMT), a regulated UK travel trust.
🛡️ TMT securely holds your money in trust until your trip is delivered.
📜 This gives you legal financial protection under UK/EU travel regulations.
How to avoid phishing or scams:
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We will never send you an email from a personal or third-party email account.
Official communication will always come from our @goneinternational.com domain. -
We will never ask you to send money directly to a bank account or to an individual.
If you receive such a request, it is not from us. -
If you're ever unsure, stop and check.
You can always request a quick Zoom or FaceTime call with Anne Scott, the founder of Gone International, to verify any communication or payment link.
Why financial protection matters:
When you book with Gone International Ltd - a UK-registered company - your money is not only secure, it’s protected by travel industry best practices and legal standards. This ensures:
- Your funds are held safely and not at risk of misuse
- You’re covered in case of cancellation or changes
- You can trust that the trip you booked is the trip you’ll experience
Booking travel should feel exciting, not stressful.
We’ve built this process to protect your payment, your peace of mind, and the trust you place in us.
If you have any questions at all, just reach out. We're here for you!