Payment
Payment Methods
A clear payment path for LocalKey trips: USD pricing, a secure card payment link or bank transfer, and plain disclosure around timing and card fees.
At a glance
Secure payment link
Card payments run through our payment provider, with a clear payment record and receipt.
25% deposit
The non-refundable deposit starts confirmation work after you approve the written proposal.
Large-order review
Orders above USD 20,000 require team confirmation before payment.
Receipt trail
Payment timing, inclusions, and supplier conditions stay attached to your order record.
How payment is taken.
Primary currency
LocalKey quotes and collects in USD for current China trips. If your card is issued in another currency, your bank or card issuer handles the conversion on its side.
Secure payment link
Payment is made by card through a secure payment link issued by LocalKey Travel's payment provider. Major cards are supported subject to provider availability, fraud checks, and card issuer approval. The payment provider's own payment terms apply in addition to our Booking Conditions.
Bank transfer
Bank transfer in USD is available where we agree it in advance, which can suit larger balance payments. Ask your specialist and we will send the account details and the reference to quote.
Fees and exchange rates
Card processing cost is absorbed by LocalKey and is not added as a separate card fee. Your card issuer or bank may still apply foreign exchange or banking charges depending on your card and billing currency.
Large-order review
Orders above USD 20,000 require email confirmation from the LocalKey team before payment. This gives both sides time to confirm scope, supplier commitments, and payment timing.
Payment timeline
Payment follows the planning process, not a mystery checkout flow.
Step 1
Proposal accepted
You approve the route direction, scope, price, and included services.
Step 2
25% deposit due within 7 days
The non-refundable deposit is paid by card through a secure payment link, or by bank transfer, and starts confirmation work.
Step 3
Balance due 60 days before departure
The remaining balance is paid the same way, before final supplier confirmation is closed.
Step 4
Confirmation and final docs
Confirmation is issued, then final documents and support contacts are shared before travel.
Refund path
Refund questions depend on booking conditions and supplier rules.
By accepting a proposal and paying you agree to the Booking Conditions (version 2026-09-21) and the Cancellation Policy, including the non-refundable deposit and the cancellation charges that apply from the date of acceptance.