I’ve had several people ask me about how I get my payments from Airbnb when my property is booked. When I first got started, I had many questions as well.
So When do Airbnb hosts get paid?
Airbnb usually releases payment to hosts 24 hours after the guest’s check-in is scheduled. Time for the payment to appear in your account may depend on which method of payment you are using. Airbnb is dependable when it comes to disbursing payments. Like clockwork, about 24 hours after my guests arrive, Airbnb has paid me through my preferred method.
I like that I do not have to worry about when my payments will be released. I know ahead of time when to expect them after check-in. I take my method of payment into consideration, and I am always aware of when my funds should be available. I can also track the status of my payments through Airbnb. Airbnb makes it easy for me to track and anticipate when my funds will arrive.
Methods of Airbnb Payment and Processing Time
You can choose between several methods of payment as an Airbnb host, including direct deposit to your banking account, a bank transfer, PayPal, Western Union, or a Payoneer prepaid debit card. Some methods of payment may not be available to you, depending on where you live. However, in most parts of the world, all of the options listed are available.
If you choose to be paid through direct deposit, the funds released by Airbnb should show up in your banking account within 3 business days. A bank transfer or international wire can take from 3-7 days. If you are looking to receive your funds quickly after Airbnb releases your payment, PayPal, Western Union, or the Payoneer prepaid debit card will have your funds available within 1 business day.
Weekends and holidays may affect the availability of your funds, particularly if you are using the direct deposit method. If payment is initiated on a Friday, it may be the next week before you see the funds appear in your account. The same goes for the holidays. This is standard for almost any type of direct deposit, so it is not really an inconvenience.
Minimum Airbnb Payout
As an Airbnb host, you may choose to have a minimum payout. If you do not want to keep up with small deposits, and you want a threshold for the size of your deposits from Airbnb, this is a helpful feature. For instance, if you set your minimum payout to $1,000, Airbnb will not release the funds for your payments to your bank until your total has reached $1,000.
You can always check the status of your payment by clicking the “Transaction History” tab. This will show you what payments you have pending and when they will be released. If payments have already been released, then the timing for availability will depend on your chosen method of payment. You can also use this feature to see how close you are to your minimum payout.
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Payment Multiple Airbnb Properties
If you are renting out multiple properties and they have been reserved for check-in on the same day, then only one payment with a grand total for all of the check-ins will be released. Instead of seeing smaller transactions when you view your banking information, there will only be one deposit for the amount that was due for all of your properties.
New Airbnb Hosts
If you are a new host, Airbnb may hold back your payments for 30 days after your first reservation is made. This holds true for any bookings made within those first thirty days. Once you have established yourself as an Airbnb host, your funds will begin to be disbursed 24 hours after scheduled check-ins.
If your first reservation is made more than 30 days out, you will receive your payment 24 hours after the scheduled check-in. Funds will not be held back for an additional 30 days. This is helpful information to know ahead of time so that you are not counting on receiving payment when it is going to be held back.
What if a Guest is Staying Long-Term at my Airbnb?
If someone has reserved your property for longer than 28 days, funds will be released monthly. You will receive your payment for the second month 28-31 days after the initial check-in. In this way, you are paid monthly, instead of receiving one lump-sum deposit for the extended stay of your guest. Just the same, you will know when to expect your payment, and it will always post on time.
Conclusion
I know that without fail, Airbnb will release my payments about 24 hours after scheduled check-ins. It’s something I never have to worry about. If you are considering becoming an Airbnb host, you will not be disappointed by the payment structure. Payments are made in a timely manner, and you will always know when to expect your funds.
If you prefer, you can set a minimum payout, and have Airbnb hold your payments until they have reached a certain threshold. You might find this feature convenient if you do not want a lot of smaller deposits posting to your account. It is also convenient that multiple property bookings with check-ins on the same day post as one lump-sum deposit.
Related Questions:
How do I Know What my Airbnb Payment will be?
​Your payment for Airbnb will be the total of your nightly rate, minus the Airbnb service fee. You can access your fee information and the total which you can expect to be paid under the “Transaction History” tab.
What if my Airbnb Payment was not the Amount I was Expecting?
There are several factors that could have affected your payment amount. If you have run a weekly or monthly discount, this may have been applied to the reservation. Weekend or custom pricing may also have come into play. If you have a co-host, the payment to the co-host is rounded to the closest whole dollar.
What do I do if I want to Change my Method of Payment or Add a Method of Payment?
​Visit Airbnb.com and click “Account”. After this, you will need to choose the option for “Payout Preferences”. Select “Add Payout Method”. After you do this, you will be able to view which different payment methods are available to you, according to where you live.
You can choose to change your standard method of payment or to add a payout method under this tab. The timing in which your Airbnb payments will be available in your account will depend on the method of payment you have chosen.
