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First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has partnered with 247 Travels to introduce Book Now, Fly Later, a financing programme that enables eligible customers to borrow up to N10 million to purchase international flight tickets and repay over three to nine months.
The initiative is designed to make international travel more affordable by allowing customers to spread the cost of airline tickets for business, education, healthcare, tourism and family-related trips.
Available exclusively for tickets booked through 247 Travels, the facility is powered by FCMB Premium Banking.
Under the programme, eligible salaried and self-employed FCMB customers can apply for financing of up to N10 million. Successful applicants are expected to receive loan approval and disbursement within 24 working hours.
The partnership combines FCMB’s lending services with 247 Travels’ booking platform, giving travellers the option to pay for international flights in instalments rather than making a one-time payment.
Speaking on the launch, FCMB Managing Director, Yemisi Edun, said the product was created to provide customers with greater financial flexibility when planning international travel.
“At FCMB, we believe banking should empower people to pursue their goals without unnecessary financial strain,” she said.
“Our Book Now, Fly Later solution makes travel more accessible and affordable while giving customers flexibility to manage their finances responsibly.”
Edun added that the initiative aligns with the bank’s strategy of driving growth through innovative partnerships and customer-focused financial solutions.
“We will continue to develop products and partnerships that simplify financial decisions and create value for our customers,” she said.
Managing Director of 247 Travels, Tunji Adeyemi, said the programme addresses the challenge many travellers face in paying the full cost of international airline tickets upfront.
“Travellers increasingly want flexibility and convenience. Our partnership with FCMB enables customers to secure flights and spread payments over time,” he said.
Also commenting, FCMB’s Group Head of Premium Banking, Opeyemi Makinwa, said the financing scheme reflects the bank’s commitment to expanding lifestyle-focused financial products.
“Customers expect financial services that fit naturally into their lives. Book Now, Fly Later provides greater flexibility and financial control,” Makinwa said.
Customers can access the facility through FCMB’s Book Now, Fly Later platform or the 247 Travels website by selecting their preferred international flight and completing a financing request. Once approved, the loan is disbursed and the ticket is issued through 247 Travels.
The new offering extends the Book Now, Fly Later financing model to international air travel, providing customers with an additional payment option for both personal and business trips.
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