Link: Airbnb now lets you ‘pay later’ on vacation rentals

Airbnb has introduced a "reserve now, pay later" option for US bookings, allowing users to postpone payment until closer to check-in. This feature is available only for properties with moderate or flexible cancellation policies.

The company asserts that all payments must be completed before the end of a stay’s free cancellation period. This ensures hosts can secure another booking if a cancellation occurs.

While this new option enables booking without immediate payment, Airbnb continues to charge upfront for additional services like travel insurance and climatic contributions.

Airbnb also offers a "pay part now, pay later" scheme, where part of the cost is paid during booking and the remainder before check-in.

Additionally, Airbnb facilitates payments through Klarna, a service that supports buy now, pay later plans.

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