Airbnb to Let U.S. Users Book Stays Without Upfront Payment

Airbnb to Let U.S. Users Book Stays Without Upfront Payment

Airbnb has launched a new payment option in the United States called “Reserve Now, Pay Later,” giving travelers the ability to secure a booking without paying upfront. The feature is aimed at guests who want to lock in their accommodation early but still keep their plans flexible in case they need to cancel. The option applies to listings that have either a flexible or moderate cancellation policy. Flexible policies allow guests to cancel up to …

Airbnb Adds Reserve Now, Pay Later Option In The US

With more and more businesses supporting the Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL), it’s maybe not surprising to learn that Airbnb already supports two variations of the business model. The service has added a third, at least in the US, and the company calls it “Reserve Now, Pay Later”. As with most justifications of such payment methods, Airbnb says this is to give US guests “even more flexibility”. As the name suggests, it means you can “reserve a listing…