💳 How Does Scoot Charge a Credit Card "Processing Fee"?
Scoot adds a non-refundable processing fee on select credit/debit card payments to offset merchant costs from banks and processors.
How Much and When Applied?
Card processing fees apply when flying out of Singapore, Australia, Japan, Taiwan(China), Thailand, Indonesia or Vietnam.
The fee varies by destinations and comes up to around 2.2% in our checks for Singapore departures to destinations excluding Malaysia (no card processing fee charged for flights to and from Malaysia).
The processing fee will be displayed after you key in your card number and before you click ‘pay’.
Is This Fee Per Person or Per Booking?
The fee applies per booking, not per passenger. One fee covers your entire Scoot reservation, whether solo or with a large group—pay once for all tickets in that transaction.
✈️ How to Avoid Add-on Fees at Payment: 3 Methods
Ditch the card surcharge on Scoot flights from Singapore—opt for these zero‑fee alternatives to keep more cash in your wallet.
Method 1: Use an Alternative Payment Method
- PayNow: Singapore's favourite—no fee, instant, and secure; scan the QR or link your bank for direct debit. Downside? No point-earning like credit cards.
Method 2: Pay with a Scoot Voucher
- Redeem Scoot vouchers (eg. from trip credits or refunds) to cover your booking in full or part—zero processing fee applies.
- Vouchers are non‑refundable and tied to specific routes/dates, so check expiry before using.
Method 3: Book on Trip.com
- Book on Trip.com with a clean, fuss-free checkout, with no extra add-on fees sneaking in at the final step. Stretch your savings even further by using promo codes for irresistibly low fares during campaigns.
Read our Scoot Baggage Allowance Guide to know more about the size and weight limits on Scoot carry-on and checked baggage.
Check out our Scoot Singapore Terminal Guide for a step-by-step departure guide for your Scoot flight from Singapore Changi.
How to reach Scoot customer service? Check out our Scoot Customer Service Guide to find out more about the hotline, online form, and chat bot service options.
🎁 Pro Tip: Get the Best Scoot Deals on Trip.com
Kick off your Scoot flight booking on Trip.com to enjoy competitive pricing, promotions, and exclusive rewards!
Monthly Campaign Promos
Trip.com shines with its Double Date campaigns running monthly from 1.1 all the way to 12.12, where you can get exclusive promo codes, airline promo fares, and bank card discounts (think DBS, UOB perks for locals) for massive savings that are not available if you book with the airline directly.
Double Up Earning Trip Coins + Airline Miles
Moreover, Trip.com bookings let you earn BOTH Trip Coins + airline miles by adding your frequent flyer details.
Every 100 Trip Coins = 1 USD (~1.3 SGD) and can offset payments at bookings with no minimum spend required.
Earn miles on every trip with Frequent Flyer Programmes—link your account before booking to rack up rewards fast.
Trip Member Rewards
More benefits will be unlocked as you progress through your Trip.com membership tiers! For example, Trip.com Platinum, Diamond, or Diamond+ members can access VIP lounges and start the journey relaxed and refreshed.
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FAQ: Scoot Credit Card Payment
Does the fee apply to both credit cards and debit cards?
Yes, Scoot's processing fee applies to both credit and debit cards for various payment networks like Visa and Mastercard.Is the Scoot processing fee refundable if I cancel my flight?
No, the non-refundable processing fee stays deducted even on approved cancellations (medical, bereavement); refunds exclude it as a service charge.Does ScootPlus or having a KrisFlyer account waive the credit card fee?
No, neither ScootPlus nor KrisFlyer status waives the fee—you still pay it on card transactions, though vouchers or miles payment does not charge it.