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Managing Payments After Booking Confirmation

Understand how payments work after your booking is confirmed, including schedules, additional charges, and receipts

Written by Dawn Ginie Santoyo

Once your booking is confirmed, your payment is either completed or scheduled based on the host’s payment setup. You may also need to complete additional payment-related steps before your stay.

This article explains what to expect and how to manage payments after confirmation.


What Happens to Your Payment After Confirmation

When your booking is confirmed:

  • Your initial payment is processed using the details you provided during checkout, or

  • Your booking is confirmed after completing a payment (if you were sent a payment link)

Depending on the booking, you may also have:

  • Scheduled future payments

  • Additional charges to complete before your stay

Payment timing and structure depend on the host’s payment terms.


Viewing Your Payment Details

After confirmation, you can review your payment details in the Guest Portal.

You can access the Guest Portal:

  • From the “Manage my stay” button in your confirmation email

  • From a direct link shared by the host

In the Guest Portal, you can:

  • View your total booking cost

  • See a breakdown of charges

  • Check what has already been paid

  • Review any upcoming payments

Guest Portal displaying payment summary with total cost, paid amount, and upcoming scheduled payments


Completing Scheduled Payments

Some bookings include scheduled payments instead of a single charge.

If this applies:

  • You’ll see upcoming payment dates in the Guest Portal

  • Payments may be charged automatically, or

  • You may have the option to pay early or update your payment method

Scheduled payments must be completed on time to keep your booking active.


Paying an Outstanding Balance

If there is a remaining balance:

  • You may be able to complete payment directly in the Guest Portal

  • Payment options depend on the host’s setup

This can happen if:

  • Your booking includes multiple payment installments

  • A payment attempt did not go through

  • The host requires additional payment before your stay


Additional Charges You May See

After confirmation, your host may require additional steps that involve payment.

These may include:

  • Security deposits

  • Extra services or add-ons

  • Fees based on your stay

If required, these will appear in your Guest Portal or be shared by the host.

Some charges must be completed before check-in.


Receipts and Payment Records

Your payment details are available for reference after confirmation.

You can:

  • Review payment summaries in your confirmation email

  • Access updated payment details in the Guest Portal

If you need a receipt or have questions about charges, you can contact the host.


What to Do If a Payment Fails

If a payment cannot be processed:

  • Check that your card details are correct

  • Ensure your payment method has sufficient funds

  • Try completing the payment again, if prompted

If the issue continues:

  • Contact your host for assistance

Failed or incomplete payments may impact your booking if not resolved.


Important Things to Know

  • Payment details are submitted when you request a booking

  • Payment is processed after the booking is confirmed (unless you used a payment link)

  • Some bookings include scheduled or additional payments

  • Payment options and timing are set by the host

  • You can review and manage payments in the Guest Portal after confirmation

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