Listing Setup: Booking.com - Property Policies Payment Processing
Listing Setup: Booking.com - Setup
Booking.com's payment processing policies tell guests how they can pay, whether a damage deposit applies and whether long stays are accepted. Hosts who collect payment through their own processor, such as Stripe via a channel manager, set these options to match that system. Any deposit should be configured in your channel manager first, and long-stay limits should respect local rules on long-term rentals.
What this lesson covers
- What this lesson sets up
- Why this matters
- The three blocks at a glance
- How guest payments work on Booking.com
- What a virtual credit card is
- Our approach at Skye’s Beach House
- Damage and security deposits: should you use one?
- How the guest experiences payment
- Card payments in plain English
- Before you start
The full lesson is for clients
Clients get every step, the live walkthrough videos and our exact settings and templates from Skye’s Beach House.
Questions people ask
Can I charge a damage deposit on Booking.com?
Yes. Booking.com lets you state a damage deposit in your policies, though many hosts prefer to avoid deposits where possible.
Does Booking.com allow long stays?
Yes. You can choose whether to accept longer stays and set a maximum length, which should respect local long-term rental rules.
Should I let Booking.com collect guest payments?
Many hosts collect payments themselves through their channel manager and payment processor for clearer payment status and control.
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