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Paying for a reservation

How payments work

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    Paying and communicating through Airbnb

    Paying and communicating through Airbnb helps ensure that you're protected under all of our Host and guest safeguards.
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    When you’ll pay for your reservation

    Timing differs by the type of booking you’re making and the location of the stay.
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    How the Resolution Center helps you

    The Resolution Center lets you request or send money for things related to your Airbnb trip. Guests and Hosts can ask Airbnb for help in reaching agreements.
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    Payment plans

    You'll pay for part of your reservation upon booking confirmation, and future payments will be deducted automatically on the dates listed on the checkout page.
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    Payment plans in Brazil

    You'll pay for part of your reservation upon booking confirmation, and future payments will be deducted automatically on the dates listed on the checkout page.
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    If a Host asks for more money

    All pricing information is included when you book a reservation using Airbnb. There are a few exceptions.
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    What happens to your payment when a reservation request is declined or expires

    If your reservation request is declined by the Host or expires, the authorization placed on your payment method will be removed or if your payment method was already charged, you’ll be refunded.
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    Pay for a monthly stay

    For a monthly stay (28 nights or more), you’ll be charged a first month payment and the rest will be collected in monthly instalments.
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    Submit statements for payment verification

    On a desktop or laptop computer, your billing statement can be uploaded as either a PDF or photo. On a mobile device, it can be uploaded as a photo.
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    Tipping experience Hosts

    No tip is necessary as Hosts price the experience to fully cover their costs, but an honest review is always appreciated.
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    Paying for reservations in India

    Indian credit cards require two-factor authentication, so guests residing there are charged for the full cost of the reservation when submitting a trip request.

Payment methods

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    Paying outside Airbnb

    If an Airbnb Host on the Airbnb site asks you to pay off-site or through another company, report it to us.
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    Payment methods accepted

    We support different payment methods depending on the country your payment account is located in.
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    Editing, removing, or adding a payment method

    Find out how to manage your payment methods.
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    Changing your payment method for a confirmed reservation

    If your reservation is confirmed and paid for, you can’t change the payment method. If it isn’t, you can cancel and rebook with a different payment method.
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    Using multiple payment methods

    Unless you have Airbnb credits or a coupon to use, you can’t split the total cost of your Airbnb stay or experience across multiple payment methods.
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    Confirm a payment method

    Confirm a payment method by going to Account > Payments and payouts and check your payment methods.
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    Supported currencies

    We support many different currencies and ways to pay. Learn more about them and potential fees associated with your choice.
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    Change your payment currency

    The prices on Airbnb will show in your default currency, which you can change at any time. You can also change the payment currency when booking a reservation or for scheduled future payments.
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    Automatic updates to cards on file

    Banks report card information changes to a service so we can make sure your payment method is up to date.
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    Pay over time with Klarna

    With a ‘pay over time’ payment plan from Klarna you can pay for a trip over a number of weeks or months—giving you greater flexibility on how and when you want to pay.
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    How do I use PayPal to pay?

    If PayPal is available, you'll be able to select it on the checkout page.
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    How do I use Alipay to pay?

    When you submit a reservation request and choose to use Alipay, you'll be redirected to the Alipay website, where you’ll log in to make your payment.
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    Using a Gift Card for a Pay Part Now, Part Later Reservation

    The “Pay Part Now, Part Later” (PPNPL) option makes it easy to book a reservation and pay in two smaller installments. Here's how you can use a gift card with this option.
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    How do I use Sofort Überweisung to pay?

    If available, select Sofort Überweisung (or Sofort Banking) as the payment method and you’ll be guided through the payment process.
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    Pay with your bank account

    Find out how US-based travelers can pay with a bank account.
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    Paying and getting paid on behalf of someone else

    In some cases, you may opt to pay for a reservation with someone else’s payment method, or provide the information on behalf of someone else, such as a property owner, so that they can receive payouts.

Payment troubleshooting

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