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How payments work

  • How-to • Guest

    Paying and communicating through Airbnb

    Paying and communicating through Airbnb helps ensure that you're protected under all of our Host and guest safeguards.
  • How-to • Guest

    When you’ll pay for your reservation

    Timing differs according to the type of booking you’re making and the location of the stay.
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    How the Resolution Centre helps you

    The Resolution Centre lets you request or send money for things related to your Airbnb trip. Guests and Hosts can ask Airbnb for help in reaching agreements.
  • How-to • Guest

    Payment plans

    You'll pay for part of your reservation when your booking is confirmed, and future payments will be deducted automatically on the dates listed on the checkout page.
  • Legal terms • Guest

    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.
  • How-to • Guest

    If a Host asks for more money

    All pricing information is included when you make 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 authorisation placed on your payment method will be removed or if your payment method was already charged, you’ll be refunded.
  • How-to • Guest

    Who’s eligible to use Klarna to pay over time

    Klarna performs an eligibility check to determine if they can offer you a payment plan. If you’re eligible, you’ll have the option to either pay for your reservation in full at the time of booking or to Pay Over Time with Klarna.
  • How-to • Guest

    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.
  • How-to • Guest

    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.