Split your travel payments
For 3 or 4 times more freedom
Book and pay at your own pace
Book and pay at your own pace
The new way to simplify payments
SNCF Connect offers you a new payment solution to make your life easier: installment payments by credit card, in partnership with Alma.
You can now pay in 3 or 4 installments by credit card for bookings (1) from €120 to €1,999, directly on the SNCF Connect website or app.
This payment solution is available for train and bus ticket bookings in France and across Europe (3).
Financing fees will be applied to your order and charged with the first installment.
The benefits of paying for your next trips at your own pace
More freedom: enjoy now, pay later.
Travel with no limits on national trains (OUIGO, TGV), international lines (Eurostar, Lyria), regional services (Intercités, TER), and even buses across France and Europe(3) wether it's for your next holiday or an upcoming trip.
More flexibility: pay in 3 or 4 installments with fees for any booking of €120 or more.
Change of plans? You can exchange or cancel your trip directly on the SNCF Connect website or app.
Please note: after-sales service is not available in stations or stores.
More peace of mind: pay by credit card(2) on the SNCF Connect website or app, wherever you are — securely, whether you're on the go, abroad, or on holiday.
How to pay in installments on SNCF Connect?
Select your trip on the French or English version of the SNCF Connect website or app.
Select '3x with Alma' or '4x with Alma' as your payment method, and review your payment schedule before confirming the payment.
Complete your purchase on Alma’s payment platform by entering your personal and payment information. You will then be redirected to your order summary on SNCF Connect, and the first installment along with the payment fees will be charged immediately.
(1) Scope of Sale: Applies to all shopping carts except those containing: SNCF and TER discount cards or subscription cards, urban mobility transport tickets (Airweb, Taxi, VTC), services (Avis car rental, Mon Chauffeur, Mes Bagages), and donations to the association "Un Rien C’est Tout."
(2) Scope of Payment by Bank Card: This service is reserved for adults (natural persons) holding a CB, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Visa Electron, Maestro, or Bancontact card, which must be valid for at least 3 months after the date the installment payment agreement is concluded. Prepaid and virtual cards are not accepted.
(3) Scope of Carriers: Applies to destinations offered on the French market for the following carriers: TGV INOUI, OUIGO, INTERCITÉS, TER, Lyria, Eurostar, Thalys, Flixbus, and Blablabus.
(4) After-Sales Scope: Only available via the SNCF Connect website or mobile app. After-sales service is not available at stations or in physical stores.