Travel deal terms tell you who qualifies, what the saving applies to and which restrictions come with the price. A promo code, a member rate and future reward credit are different benefits. Use this glossary to identify the terms that affect your booking, then check the rules of the actual offer before paying.
Promo-code terms
| Term | Meaning | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum spend | The eligible amount required before a discount applies | Whether taxes, fees and extras count |
| Discount cap | The maximum amount deducted | The saving in money on your actual order |
| First-order offer | An offer limited by the seller to a qualifying first purchase | The exact customer and account rules |
| Existing-user offer | An offer that allows qualifying returning customers | Any selection, region or product restriction |
| No-code deal | An offer activated without typing a code | Whether a link, account or selected rate is required |
| Stacking | Combining more than one benefit on a purchase | Whether each programme permits the combination |
For a worked example, see how to calculate the real discount. Two 10% reductions applied one after another produce 19% overall savings when the second uses the reduced amount; they do not automatically produce 20%.
Loyalty, account prices and referrals
A member rate is a price made available under an account or membership condition. Reward credit is a balance with its own redemption rules. A referral reward depends on an invitation and qualifying action. None should be treated as a universal public code or guaranteed cash saving on every order.
Booking.com's Genius programme is one example of an account benefit. Level 1 starts with a free account, while higher levels depend on completed bookings under the programme rules. Discounts apply to participating options rather than every property. Official Genius programme.
Keep a reward for a future trip separate from today's payment. A balance that expires before you use it is not equivalent to a discount already deducted. Our returning-customer guide gives a practical comparison process.
eSIM terms
| Term | Meaning | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Coverage | Where the selected plan can connect | Every destination on your route |
| Data allowance | The amount of included data | Total or daily allocation and any relevant restrictions |
| Validity period | How long the package remains usable once its clock starts | The actual activation rule |
| Price per GB | Price divided by included gigabytes | Whether the amount and validity match your needs |
| Top-up | An additional purchase for a supported package or account | Availability, price and validity of that additional purchase |
Installation and activation are not always the same event. Airalo explains that some packages start on installation and others on connecting to a supported network. Read the specific policy instead of assuming that every eSIM can be installed weeks early without using its validity. Airalo validity guidance.
Booking flexibility and the final total
A cancellation deadline specifies when particular cancellation conditions change. A no-show policy addresses failing to arrive. A refundable deposit can affect the money or card limit needed without necessarily being a final cost. Each term needs the amount, timing and conditions in the chosen booking to be useful.
Do not assume that cancellation, date changes and name changes share the same rules. Record each one using the cancellation and change checklist.
The final total is the amount for the same set of services after applicable discounts and required charges. It is the best comparison point when two offers advertise different percentages or bundles. Use the total-cost worksheet to make those differences visible.
What does “verified” mean on a coupon page?
It needs evidence and a date. An offer in an email, a current official page and a documented checkout result support different claims. A recent article update alone does not establish that a code was tested. GetTripCode's evidence guide explains those distinctions.