Juspay and Sabre Announce Strategic Alliance to Revolutionize Travel Payments Globally
On November 27, 2025, Juspay, a renowned payment technology company that serves both enterprises and banks globally, announced a strategic global partnership with Sabre Direct Pay, a segment of Sabre Corporation that provides software and technology solutions for the travel industry. This collaboration is poised to transform the payment landscape for travel-related businesses and their customers. This agreement is particularly significant as the realm of online bookings is projected to reach an astonishing $1.2 trillion by 2026, with nearly 65% of all travel transactions expected to occur online.
Juspay and Sabre are dedicated to modernizing travel payments across the globe, which includes enhancing transaction conversions, strengthening security protocols, and optimizing the overall customer experience in various markets. They aim to provide travel companies with specific, scalable capabilities, such as access to local payment methods, faster time-to-market, optimized cross-border payments, seamless payment experiences, intelligent promotion engines, and streamlined reconciliation across multiple sources. Additionally, Juspay plans to incorporate its tokenization solution into Sabre Direct Pay, enhancing payment security and efficiency. This integration will allow airlines, hotels, and booking engines to process transactions smoothly without handling sensitive card data.
Sheetal Lalwani, co-founder and COO of Juspay, emphasized the importance of this partnership, stating, "As digital payments evolve, travelers increasingly expect quick, secure, and transparent payment experiences. By partnering with Sabre Direct Pay, we aspire to deliver intelligent and scalable payment solutions to the global travel ecosystem, empowering businesses to seize new opportunities and provide superior experiences worldwide."
Patricio Boccardo, General Manager of Sabre Payments, highlighted the significance of travel payments noting, "They are the backbone of the entire travel ecosystem. At Sabre, we are redefining what's possible by combining speed, security, and true global scale. Our partnership with Juspay marks a milestone in providing tailored orchestration solutions that address the daily complexities faced by travel operators, from local payment methods and regulatory compliance to multi-currency regulations, instant, secure transactions, and more." He added, "We are building essential infrastructure that enables agencies, airlines, and suppliers to operate more efficiently and confidently in all markets. The industry chooses Sabre Payments because we deliver higher conversion rates, reduced fraud, and streamlined financial operations."
Together, Juspay and Sabre are reinforcing payment flows and enabling travel operators to streamline their operations, optimize transaction routing, and offer travelers around the globe smooth and secure payment experiences. This strategic partnership sets the stage for a transformative approach to travel payments, ensuring that businesses in the sector are better equipped to meet the growing demands of digital commerce in the travel industry. The travel sector can look forward to a more efficient financial transaction landscape, backed by innovative technology solutions that prioritize both safety and user experience.