In an era when business travel is steadily returning to pre-pandemic levels, TreviPay and Sonder are tackling one of the industry’s most persistent pain points: how companies pay for accommodation.
The two firms announced Wednesday (Oct. 15) that they have launched Sonder Billing, a B2B payments solution that allows corporate travelers to book, stay, and pay on 30-day net terms. The platform provides consolidated, VAT-compliant invoices and eliminates manual reconciliation work for travel managers.
According to both companies, the goal is to make corporate lodging as seamless as consumer eCommerce, combining TreviPay’s credit, billing and collections infrastructure with Sonder’s expanding global network of design-driven apartments and boutique hotels.
“Payment experiences are critical touchpoints in building customer loyalty,” said Brandon Spear, CEO of TreviPay. “Offering options like net terms can often make the difference between a one-time booking and a long-term relationship for hotels.”
How Sonder Billing Works
The collaboration integrates TreviPay’s embedded payments and invoicing technology directly into Sonder’s corporate booking flow. Companies can onboard once and then book stays across Sonder’s network without providing a card each time or managing separate receipts.
Sonder Billing automatically:
- Extends 30-day net terms to qualified businesses.
- Issues consolidated, tax-compliant invoices for multiple stays.
- Handles credit checks, collections and reconciliation behind the scenes.
- Provides a single billing portal for travel managers.
| Feature | Benefit for Business Travelers & Managers |
|---|---|
| 30-Day Net Terms | Improves cash-flow flexibility and budgeting |
| VAT-Compliant Invoicing | Simplifies tax reclaim and reporting |
| Automated Credit & Collections | Reduces finance team workload |
| Unified Dashboard | Centralizes booking and billing visibility |
| Multi-Market Support | Enables consistent policy across countries |
The service will first debut in the U.K., U.S. and Canada, covering Sonder’s major markets, before expanding to its 9,000-plus units worldwide.
“Business travel today demands consistency and convenience, no matter the length of stay,” said Drew Parker, Sonder’s Director of Global Sales. “Launching Sonder Billing with TreviPay gives our corporate travelers the ability to quickly and accurately invoice long-term stays, reduce payment friction, and enjoy the stability they expect when booking with Sonder.”
Addressing a $2 Trillion Market
Global business travel is set to surpass $2 trillion by 2029, according to forecasts by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA). Yet the financial infrastructure behind those trips often lags far behind the digital tools used to book them.
Many companies still rely on manual payment methods, including personal credit cards and expense reimbursement systems that create friction for both travelers and hotel operators. TreviPay and Sonder say their solution automates those outdated steps.
“By managing invoicing, credit and collections in the background, we provide the financial infrastructure that supports both guest satisfaction and operational efficiency,” TreviPay’s Spear said.
The result is a system where hotel operators can focus on hospitality, while corporate clients gain predictable payment terms and better spend visibility — key advantages as travel budgets face tighter scrutiny.
Why TreviPay and Sonder Are a Strategic Fit
TreviPay has built a reputation as a global B2B payments network specializing in embedded finance and net-terms billing for sectors such as manufacturing, logistics and retail. Its platform processes more than $6 billion in B2B transactions annually across 32 countries.
Sonder, meanwhile, operates a hybrid model between hotels and serviced apartments, appealing to business travelers who need the comfort of a home with hotel-style services. The company, founded in 2012, now manages units in over 40 cities worldwide and is expanding its corporate travel division rapidly.
Their partnership sits at the intersection of fintech and hospitality, two industries that have become increasingly intertwined as companies seek to digitize every step of the travel journey — from booking to checkout to settlement.
| Company | Core Strength | Role in Partnership |
|---|---|---|
| TreviPay | Global B2B payments infrastructure | Provides credit underwriting, invoicing, and net-terms management |
| Sonder | Tech-driven hospitality network | Offers global inventory and booking integration for business travelers |
| Outcome | Seamless B2B payment experience | Creates frictionless, consolidated billing for extended and short stays |
Business Travel Is Back — but Smarter
The timing of the launch is strategic. Business travel spending continues to rise, but the way companies manage those trips has evolved.
According to PYMNTS Intelligence, modern travelers — especially younger professionals — expect digital convenience, cost transparency and flexible payment options.
At the same time, companies are tightening budgets and focusing on expense predictability. Services like Sonder Billing could appeal to finance departments aiming to consolidate travel vendors while retaining flexibility for travelers.
“Corporate travel teams want the same level of digital ease their employees have with consumer apps, but they also need centralized control and compliance,” said Maya Patel, senior travel analyst at Phocuswright. “Partnerships like this address both sides of the equation.”
The Broader Shift: Payments as Hospitality
TreviPay’s approach reflects a wider trend across industries — viewing payments as part of the customer experience, not a back-office process.
Hotels and travel brands increasingly recognize that flexible payment options (from virtual cards to buy-now-pay-later models for corporate clients) can directly influence loyalty and retention.
In a 2025 TreviPay study, 78% of business buyers said they were more likely to return to merchants offering net terms, while 65% of suppliers said managing B2B payments in-house distracted them from core operations.
The Sonder Billing initiative therefore aligns with a data-driven trend: embedding financial infrastructure into user journeys rather than outsourcing them to third-party portals.
Broader Trends: Digital Behavior in Travel
Recent PYMNTS Intelligence data complements this narrative, showing that travelers are increasingly digital — but not uniformly mobile.
While 70% of Americans now book transportation or rides through smartphones, both Gen Z (40%) and Baby Boomers (41%) still rely heavily on desktop computers for hotel and travel bookings.
This suggests that cross-device consistency, not just mobile optimization, remains vital. Sonder Billing’s cloud-based design aims to provide the same payment workflow across devices, supporting the modern business traveler whether they book from an office computer or mobile device mid-trip.
Expert View: What’s Next for Hospitality Fintech
Industry analysts believe that the TreviPay–Sonder partnership could become a blueprint for how hospitality companies approach corporate payments.
“Business travel sits right at the intersection of consumer and B2B expectations,” said Andrew Gillis, director at Deloitte Travel Advisory. “Integrating net-terms billing directly into booking systems is the logical next step — it merges the convenience of consumer checkout with the controls of enterprise finance.”
Analysts predict that as more hotel groups digitize their corporate programs, embedded credit and invoice management will become standard features, not differentiators.
FAQs
1. What is Sonder Billing?
Sonder Billing is a new TreviPay-powered payment system that lets corporate clients pay for Sonder stays on 30-day net terms with consolidated VAT-compliant invoicing.
2. Who can use Sonder Billing?
The service targets corporate travel managers and business travelers booking long- or short-term stays through Sonder’s enterprise platform.
3. How does TreviPay support the partnership?
TreviPay manages credit underwriting, invoicing, collections and reconciliation, allowing Sonder to focus on hospitality while ensuring smooth B2B payment flows.
4. Where will Sonder Billing launch first?
Initial rollout covers the United Kingdom, United States and Canada, with expansion planned to Sonder’s 9,000 units across 40+ cities.
5. Why does this matter for hotels and travel managers?
The platform reduces administrative friction, improves cash-flow control, and offers tax-compliant consolidated invoices — simplifying both procurement and accounting.
6. Is business travel really recovering?
Yes. Global business travel is projected to exceed $2 trillion by 2029, according to GBTA, driven by the return of corporate events and hybrid work models that blend business and leisure.