The Backpacking Freelancer - Part IV

Milo is ready to go backpacking. Are you? Then you need a plane ticket -- fast!

The previous blog post busted the common misconception that you need a credit card to pay for your online flight booking.

photo credit: pluckytree

A favorite option of many freelancers is the over-the-counter payment method.

Receiving payment centers and banks do not charge any extra fees that travel agencies impose.

You only need to fill out the deposit slip and remit the final funds (airline taxes and fees + advertised fare) before the due date. Over-the-counter payments are due within the banking hours of the same day that you made the flight reservation.

BDO Payment Form for Cebu Pacific Flights

For those of you who detest filling out forms, keep in mind that you will have to fill out at least one at the bank: the deposit slip