{"type":"document","data":{"id":"a18225cb-bd84-4f76-aa1e-230e559c1546","localeString":"en-GB","publishDate":"2025-06-16T13:50:21.268+02:00","contentType":"onecms:productPage","hasMacro":false,"flexPageMetadata":{"afmBanner":false,"robotInstruction":{"noIndex":false,"noFollow":false},"description":"A credit card can come in handy when preparing for your holiday. Discover just how convenient it can be."},"mainHeaderZone":{"componentType":"productHeader","cta":{"componentType":"cta","textLink":{"url":"/en/personal/payments/creditcards","text":"Explore our credit cards"}},"coreHeader":{"body":"All excited about getting away from it all on that well-earned holiday? Up for some adventure this year with a trek through the mountains? Or maybe you just want to relax in a hammock on the beach? Having a credit card makes preparing for your trip a lot easier. Success guaranteed!","headerImage":{"transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/891dc40b-b495-4cc4-838b-8368aae158c1/Little-boy-playing-with-his-grandfather-in-the-sea-the-grandfather-is-tossing-the-happy-boy-into-the-sea-sunny-summer-day","type":"image","width":8256,"original":"https://assets.ing.com/m/6a3566325137aa13/original/Little-boy-playing-with-his-grandfather-in-the-sea-the-grandfather-is-tossing-the-happy-boy-into-the-sea-sunny-summer-day.JPG","extension":"jpg"},"title":"Make planning your holiday more fun","subtitle":"Prepare for your holiday with your credit card"},"backLink":{"textLink":{"url":"/en/personal/payments/creditcards","text":"Apply for a credit card"}}},"flexZone":{"flexComponents":[{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"Advantages of using a credit card to prepare for your holiday"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<ul class=\"check-mark\"><li><p>Booking and paying is a breeze</p></li><li><p>Start your holiday without a down payment</p></li><li><p>The final checks for a carefree holiday</p></li></ul>"}},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"1. Booking and paying is a breeze"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p>Whether you’re going on a fully organised tour or prefer booking everything for your holiday yourself, a credit card always comes in handy. Once you’ve found that unique old farmhouse or treehouse to stay at, you’ll want to book it immediately. Sometimes you can pay with iDEAL, but that certainly doesn’t work everywhere, unfortunately. A credit card, on the other hand, is a means of payment that’s accepted worldwide.  So now there’s nothing holding you back from booking your hotel, rental car or cool excursions.</p>"},"alignedImage":{"position":"right","transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/75bea8a7-05e1-46ed-aa66-3a8a2c004578/Young-girl-and-boy-laying-on-the-sand-in-bathing-suits","original":"https://assets.ing.com/m/4719e3b6ef330644/original/Young-girl-and-boy-laying-on-the-sand-in-bathing-suits.jpg","extension":"jpg"}},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"2. Start your holiday without a down payment"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p>We’re all familiar with it: that charming hotel or the car hire company asks for your credit card information to guarantee your payment. You won’t pay anything yet, but the merchant has the assurance that they’ll get their money. That makes a credit card incredibly convenient as it saves you from having to make an initial payment before your departure. No extra pre-holiday expenses.</p><p>So go ahead and book your holiday and start dreaming of all that fun and adventure without any worries.</p>"},"alignedImage":{"position":"right","transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/0e55d64d-0b27-4793-bdbc-63e409f6854a/FULL-LENGTH-PORTRAIT-OF-A-MAN-HOLDING-UMBRELLA","original":"https://assets.ing.com/m/346e32b165d73316/original/FULL-LENGTH-PORTRAIT-OF-A-MAN-HOLDING-UMBRELLA.jpg","extension":"jpg"}},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"3. The final checks for a carefree holiday"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p>Getting excited about going on holiday even though it’s still weeks away? You’re not alone! You’re probably rechecking your travel insurance and making your final online purchases – maybe even a new camera to capture those holiday moments. And remember to order your road tax sticker. Your credit card is the perfect way to pay for all these things – they’ll even be insured. But whatever you do, don’t forget to pack your credit card. It takes up no space, and you’ll really get a lot out of it while on holiday. <a data-type=\"internal\" href=\"/en/personal/payments/creditcards/easy-payments-abroad\">Find out more about easy payments abroad.</a></p><p>Want to find out which credit card is right for you?</p>"},"alignedImage":{"transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/e4f4e913-f103-4294-af5b-750a3312fad0/YOUNG-MAN-SITTING-ON-BEACH-AGAINST-CLEAR-SKY","original":"https://assets.ing.com/m/4b89ea96563d654c/original/YOUNG-MAN-SITTING-ON-BEACH-AGAINST-CLEAR-SKY.jpg","extension":"jpg"}},{"componentType":"cta","textLink":{"url":"/en/personal/payments/creditcards","text":"Explore our credit cards"}},{"componentType":"linkList","iconTitle":{"title":"More information"},"textLinks":[{"url":"/en/personal/payments/creditcards/easy-payments-abroad","text":"Advantages of a credit card when travelling"},{"url":"/en/personal/payments/creditcards/differences-debit-card-and-credit-card","text":"These are the differences from a debit card"},{"url":"/particulier/vakantiecheck","text":"Other travel blogs"}]}]}}}