Vacation vouchers

Vacation vouchers are payment vouchers used to finance leisure and vacation activities. They are available to employees and pensioners under certain conditions, and can be used in France and certain other European countries for a range of tourism-related services. It’s a way of helping people go on vacation. It increases the purchasing power of vacations and leisure activities.

What are vacation vouchers?

The Agence Nationale pour les Chèques-Vacances (ANCV) is developing the Chèque-Vacances scheme, which benefits 4.88 million employees and civil servants, as well as a range of aids for 283,700 vulnerable people who are far from a vacation.

The ANCV offers Chèque-Vacances and Coupon Sport to 95,500 economic players, facilitating access to vacations and sporting activities. Small and large companies, as well as public and private organizations, can adopt them to motivate and retain their employees, while enhancing their attractiveness as an employer. From now on, Chèque-Vacances is also available in a paperless version with Chèque-Vacances Connect!

Why offer payment by vacation voucher?

As a tourism provider, there are several reasons why you should accept vacation vouchers:

1. Access to a wider clientele: vacation vouchers are used by millions of beneficiaries, enabling you to reach a wider audience.

2. Increased sales: by accepting this means of payment, you attract additional customers, particularly those who prefer services compatible with their vacation vouchers.

3. Competitive advantage: offering this payment method can differentiate you from competitors who don’t accept it.

4. Customer loyalty: vacation voucher users are often regulars, encouraging them to return to suppliers who accept them.

5. Varied sectors: vacation vouchers cover a wide range of activities (accommodation, catering, leisure, transport), enabling us to reach customers in many different tourism segments.

Accepting vacation vouchers therefore enhances your attractiveness and visibility.