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Paying for a reservation

How payments work; Payment methods; Fixing payment issues

How payments work

Payment methods

  • How-to • Guest

    If a host asks you to pay outside Airbnb

    The full cost of your reservation is collected by Airbnb, with few exceptions. In some cases, hosts may collect additional payments outside ...
  • How-to • Guest

    Payment methods accepted

    Airbnb accepts a range of payment methods. However, your available options will vary by region. Depending on the country your guest account ...
  • How-to • Guest

    Add or remove a payment method

    If an existing payment method on your account is incorrect (e.g. an expired credit card), you can update it or add a new payment method.
  • How-to • Guest

    When you can change your payment method

    Before making a reservation, you can add a payment method at any time. However, once a payment is made using a certain payment method, the c...
  • How-to • Guest

    Paying for your reservation using multiple payment methods

    Let’s keep things simple. Multiple payment methods can’t be used when you’re making a reservation and paying for it in full. The exceptions ...
  • How-to • Guest

    Confirm a payment method

    Before completing a transaction with a new payment method, you’ll need to confirm it first. This process won’t charge your new payment metho...
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    Supported currencies and currency fees

    Airbnb offers a number of payment options in various currencies, allowing you to select your default currency and change it at any time. Not...
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    Set your default payment currency

    Airbnb supports a number of different currencies to give you more flexibility when you stay with us. The prices on Airbnb will show in your ...
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    Change your payment currency

    Airbnb shows your default currency, which can be easily changed if needed for scheduled future payments or when booking a reservation. Note:...
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    Automatic updates to cards on file

    Don’t remember updating your payment information with us? We took care of it. We receive real-time account updates from card networks so you...
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    Pay for your reservation over time with Klarna

    With pay over time with Klarna, you can pay for a reservation over a number of weeks or months—giving you greater flexibility on how and whe...
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    How to pay with PayPal

    If PayPal is available for your currency, you’ll see it as an option at checkout. Once you select PayPal as your payment method, a new brows...
  • How-to • Guest

    How to pay using Alipay

    You can use the Alipay mobile app or website to pay. If you use Alipay, we recommend that you download the mobile app to complete the paymen...
  • How-to • Guest

    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. While Airbnb gift car...
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    How do I use Sofort Überweisung to pay?

    Sofort Überweisung (Germany) is an online payment method that enables you to log in with your personal online banking credentials and transf...
  • How-to • Guest

    Pay with your bank account to save money on a monthly stay

    If you’re a US-based traveller, you can save money when you pay with your bank account for reservations of 28 nights or more. You’ll find th...
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    Paying and getting paid on behalf of someone else

    Sometimes, you might need to pay for a reservation using someone else’s payment method or provide information to facilitate payouts for anot...

Fixing payment issues

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