Holiday loans

Jetting off around the world or staying closer to home? Whatever plans you have, a holiday loan could help you have the trip of a lifetime.

What is a holiday loan?

  • A holiday loan is just a personal loan that you can use to pay for your holiday or going travelling. This means you can spread the cost of your trip with fixed monthly payments.
  • Halifax current account holders can apply for £1,000 - £50,000 (between £1,000 and £25,000 if you don’t have a Halifax current account).

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6.7% APR representative for loans of £7,500 to £25,000 for over 1 to 5 years

Representative Example

You could borrow £10000 over 48 months with 48 monthly repayments of £237.16. Total amount repayable will be £11383.68. Representative 6.7% APR, annual interest rate (fixed) 6.5%.

This representative APR applies to loans of £7,500 to £25,000 over 1 to 5 years. Other terms and loan amounts are available at different rates. If you qualify for a loan we'll tell you the rate that applies when you get your personalised quote. The maximum APR you could be offered is 29.9% APR.

Other amounts and terms are available at different rates.

There’s a lot to think about when planning a holiday or going travelling. Here are  few points to consider…

Do your homework

Consider other borrowing options - Is a loan the right choice for you? There may be other borrowing options which are better suited to your personal circumstances.

Doing research about where you’re travelling to is essential. 

Try and find the local going rates for things like taxis, food, accommodation, etc. This can help make sure you’re getting a fair price for things.

Researching the language and cultural differences is also important.

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Work out your budget

Decide on the kind of holiday you want. Are you staying close to home or jetting across the world?

These kind of decisions will help you decide how much to borrow. Once you’ve decided, it’s also good to consider if you’ll be able to afford to pay the loan back if your circumstances change?

It’s also wise to have a little extra money available in case of emergencies.

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Better safe than sorry

When going on holiday, it’s wise to consider what happens if things don’t quite go to plan.

Have you sorted travel insurance? Useful phone numbers in case you lose your card? We’re sure you’ll have a perfect holiday, but it always pays to be prepared.

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Apply for a holiday loan

With Halifax it's easy to apply for a holiday loan. The decision whether to offer you a loan, the amount we’ll lend you and the interest rate will all be based on an assessment of your individual circumstances. If you hold a Halifax current account, in most cases we’ll tell you how much you can borrow and if you’re likely to be approved when you get your quote. This won’t affect your credit score. Check out how it works for existing and new customers:

I have a Halifax Current Account

  • You can apply for between £1,000 and £50,000
  • Choose to make your monthly repayments over 1 to 7 years
  • Get your quote with no credit searches
  • It takes about 1 minute to get your personalised quote in Online Banking
  • If you’re approved, you should receive the money instantly. In a small number of cases, money will be received up to 72 hours from when the loan documents are signed. 

It’s quick and easy to get one step closer to your dream holiday today. Tap ‘Apply Now’ to log-in and apply through the loans calculator.

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I don't have a Halifax Current Account

  • Use our eligibility checker to answer a few quick questions and find out if you're eligible to apply for a loan
  • If approved, get a personalised rate - with no effect on your credit score
  • It takes only minutes to apply online and get an instant decision
  • You can apply for between £1,000 and £25,000, with monthly repayments over 1 to 7 years
  • If we approve your loan, you should have the money in your account within 2 hours. In some cases it may take a bit longer – but no more than 3 working days.

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Why choose Halifax?

  • Instant decision - Apply in minutes and get an instant decision on your loan when you apply online
  • Repayment holidays - Once you've made the first monthly repayment on your loan, you'll have the option to apply for a repayment holiday. You can apply for up to two non-consecutive repayment holidays of one month each, in a rolling 12-month period (subject to approval). Just be aware, even though you won't need to make your usual repayment during your repayment holiday, we'll still charge daily interest on your loan. This means you'll pay more overall, and your loans end date will be extended by one month each time.
  • Quick access to your loan - If you have a Halifax bank account, if approved you could have the money in your account in minutes. If you don't have a Halifax bank account, if approved, you should get the money in your account within 2 hours. Sometimes it may take a bit longer - but no more than 3 working days.

Loan calculator

Our loan calculator could give you an idea of monthly payments and APR. Try it now and apply online.

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Frequently asked questions

  • You can apply for a holiday loan if:

    • You’re aged 18 or over and live in the UK (excluding the Channel Islands and Isle of Man).
    • You’re in paid employment or have regular income.
    • You’re not a full time student.
    • You haven’t had a request for credit declined in the past month.
    • You don’t have a history of bad credit such as bankruptcy or CCJs.

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  • That depends on a number of factors. What kind of holiday do you want? How much can you afford to pay up front? How much can you afford to pay back in monthly instalments? 

    A loan can help you to spread the cost of your trip away but you’ll probably pay interest on it. This means it’ll cost you more overall. You have to decide if the cost of the interest is worth the convenience of paying in fixed monthly instalments.

    You can use our loan calculator to get an idea of what your monthly repayments may look like. 

    If you do want to borrow money to help pay for your holiday, there are many options available, such as credit cards and overdrafts. It’s important to choose the one that suits you best. View our borrowing options or learn more about how you can pay for a holiday.

  • You can use our holiday loans to pay for just about any aspect of your trip, from the flights to the accomodation and everything in between. However, as our holiday loans are just personal loans, you don't actually have to use it for your holiday if you don't need to. Once you have the money, you can use it for just about anything, but there are some restrictions. We can't give you a loan for:

    • Gambling
    • Investments, such as stocks, shares and crypto currency
    • Business reasons
    • Land or property - buying, leasing or paying a deposit
    • Timeshares or Holiday Clubs
    • Anything illegal
  • If you get a personalised quote then we don’t do any credit checks, which means you’re credit score won’t be affected.

    However, if you go ahead and apply for a holiday loan, we’ll perform a credit check. This is to help us understand if you’re likely to have any issues paying the loan back.

    Learn more about credit checks.

  • Basically, the interest helps to work out the cost of borrowing money. We look at lots of things when working out your interest rate, such as

    • Credit history
    • Past account history
    • How much you want to borrow
    • How long you want to repay the loan over
    • Other personal details we hold

    The interest is added on to your monthly repayments and is fixed for as long as you have the loan. 

  • When you apply, we’ll tell you how much your monthly repayments will be – this is a fixed amount that won’t change. We’ll start taking the payments by Direct Debit the month after you apply – you can choose a date that suits you and change it if you need to.

    If you want to, you can make extra payments with no charge. However, if you pay the loan off early, we may charge you up to 58 days’ interest.

    If you miss a payment then we’ll try and take it again within 7 days. If we still can’t take payment then we will charge you £25. You may be charged further if you miss more payments. Full details will be provided when you apply.

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Lending and rate are subject to status. Available to UK residents aged 18+.

Loans are provided by Halifax. Halifax is a division of Bank of Scotland plc. Registered in Scotland No. SC327000. Registered Office: The Mound, Edinburgh EH1 1YZ.