Want to know when you’ll be charged for a reservation? It all depends on the type of reservation and how you pay (plus a slight difference for guests residing in India).
Your payment method will be charged as soon as your reservation is confirmed (excluding security deposits). Some local payment methods available in certain countries are charged as soon as you request the reservation. If the host declines your request, your payment will be refunded.
If you choose a pay part now, part later payment plan, you’ll pay a portion of the total upon confirmation, and the remaining balance will be automatically charged on the date that's listed in the booking total when your reservation is confirmed. Find out when you’ll be charged with a pay part now, part later payment plan.
If you pay using Klarna, you’ll be charged the first payment when your reservation is confirmed or 30 days after your reservation is confirmed (only available in Europe). When you’ll be charged the remaining payments depends on the option you chose: 3 payments, 4 payments or a short-term loan. Find out more about when you’ll be charged when you pay with Klarna.
For reservations of 28 nights or more, you’ll be charged for the first month upon confirmation. After that, you'll be charged the remainder in monthly instalments. You can review the dates of your monthly payments during checkout. Some local payment methods available in certain countries are charged as soon as you request the reservation. If the host declines your request, your payment will be refunded. Learn more about paying for monthly stays.
The full payment is charged when a trip request is submitted. If the request expires or the host declines it, you’ll be refunded in full. Find out more about paying for reservations in India.
No matter how far in advance you book, payment will not be issued to your host until 24 hours after your scheduled check-in for a home reservation. This gives you and the host time to make sure everything is as expected. Experience and service hosts are paid after the experience or service has been completed.