Hosts can add a security deposit to their listing to help cover accidents that occur during a reservation, like spilled wine on the rug, a broken window, or an unreturned key.
Here’s what you need to know:
- Hosts must add a security deposit to their listing before the reservation is booked
- Security deposits can’t be handled off-site, or in cash, as off-site payments are a violation of our terms.
- When your reservation is accepted, the security deposit details and your payment information is stored—the security deposit will not be charged at this time
- No charges or authorizations will be made to your payment method unless your host makes a claim
- Hosts have 48 hours after your checkout date to make a claim on your security deposit
After your reservation is accepted, you can check the amount of the security deposit on your billing receipt by visiting Your Trips > View Receipt
Note: Security deposits are not included in the total cost of a reservation, and we do not charge service fees on security deposits.