Overview

• The payment option began rolling out on August 13 for U.S. rentals with moderate or flexible cancellation policies.
• Guests can reserve without paying upfront, with full payment due eight days before the free cancellation window closes.
• Airbnb notes that the service is not a loan and carries no interest or credit checks for guests.
• Hosts will be paid under their existing cancellation timelines, preserving payout reliability despite deferred payments.
• The launch follows a successful summer trial and complements existing flexible payment tools in response to moderating North American growth.