Use your phone. Scan the document with your phone's camera, open an online fax service like sendfaxfast.com in your browser, sign on screen if needed, enter the fax number, and pay for that one fax. You can schedule it to arrive during the recipient's business hours, and you get a send report by email.
A form from your insurer, a signed lease, a reply to a government notice: paperwork doesn't wait until you're home. Many hotels still have a business center, but you often pay per page and hand your documents to someone else. Your phone is usually the faster option.
What do I need to fax while traveling?
- A phone, tablet, or laptop with internet access (hotel Wi-Fi works)
- The document as a PDF, or a clear photo (JPG or PNG)
- The recipient's fax number, from their letter or website
- A payment method: card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or PayPal
Step 1: Scan the document with your phone
On an iPhone, use the Notes or Files app and choose Scan Documents. On Android, the Google Drive app has a scan button. Put the page on a dark, flat surface, use good light, and scan every page into one PDF.
Step 2: Sign it without a printer
No printer in the hotel room? On sendfaxfast.com you can sign the document right after uploading: sign with your finger, or upload a photo of your signature, and drag it into place. This is a simple image signature, not a qualified electronic signature. Some recipients require an original or a specific type of signature, so check with them for important documents. See Is a faxed signature legally binding?
Step 3: Send the fax from your browser
- Open sendfaxfast.com in Safari or Chrome.
- Upload your PDF or photos. Several files for the same number are combined into one fax.
- Enter the fax number with the country code: +1 for the US and Canada, +61 for Australia (drop the leading 0), +64 for New Zealand.
- Pay for that single fax. You'll get a send report by email with the date, time, fax number, and an image of the first page.
Time zones: schedule the fax for business hours
If you're in Europe and the fax is going to an office in Chicago or Sydney, it may be the middle of the night there. Many fax machines receive around the clock, but if you'd rather your fax land during office hours, use Schedule sending on sendfaxfast.com and pick a later time. If you're up against a deadline, don't cut it close; send with time to spare.
What does it cost?
| Fax type | Pages | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Short fax | 1–5 | $2.89 |
| Long fax | 6–20 | $3.99 |
| XL fax | 21–40 | $5.69 |
| XL Fax Plus | 41–100 | from $7.18 |
Prices per fax as of October 2026, the same for the US & Canada (+1), Australia (+61), New Zealand (+64), and 39 more supported countries. XL Fax Plus costs $5.69 plus $1.49 for each started 10 pages beyond 40. Maximum 100 pages per fax. Single faxes need no account and no subscription.
The price depends on the destination number and the page count, not on where you are when you send it.
Hotel business center vs. your phone
| Hotel business center | Online fax from your phone | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Set by the hotel, often per page | One clear price per fax |
| Privacy | You may hand documents to staff | Your document stays with you |
| Proof | Depends on the machine | Send report by email |
| Availability | Opening hours of the desk | Any time you have internet |
Frequently asked questions
Can I send a fax from another country to the US or Australia?
Yes. Online fax works wherever you have internet. Enter the fax number with the country code (+1 or +61) and send it as usual.
Does it cost more to fax from abroad?
No. With SendFaxFast the price depends on the page count and the destination, not on your location. A 1–5 page fax is $2.89.
Can I schedule a fax to arrive during business hours?
Yes. Use Schedule sending on sendfaxfast.com to pick a later time for your fax.
Can I sign a document on my phone before faxing it?
Yes. After uploading, you can sign with your finger or a photo of your signature and drag it into place. It is a simple image signature, not a qualified electronic signature.
How do I know my fax arrived?
You get a send report by email with the date, time, fax number, and an image of the first page. For important documents, a quick call to the recipient is still a good idea.