Airbnb has launched a new “reserve now, pay later” option for U.S. users booking eligible stays with moderate or flexible cancellation policies. This allows guests to reserve accommodations without paying upfront; payment is required before the free cancellation period ends.
Optional extras—such as insurance or climate fees—must still be paid at booking. Payments can be made via Klarna.
Airbnb has launched a new "Reserve Now, Pay Later" payment option for U.S. users booking eligible domestic stays that have either moderate or flexible cancellation policies. This feature allows guests to reserve accommodations without paying upfront. Instead, the full payment is due shortly before the free cancellation period ends, ensuring that hosts still have time to rebook if a guest cancels. Optional extras such as travel insurance or climate fees must still be paid at the time of booking.
Payments through this option can be made via Klarna, a "buy now, pay later" service partner. No credit check is required to use this option, providing greater flexibility to travelers, especially those coordinating group payments or managing budgets.
The feature is designed to help more U.S.-based hosts by making bookings more accessible to travelers, and it complements Airbnb's existing flexible payment options like "Pay Part Now, Part Later" and "Pay Over Time with Klarna." Guests receive reminders to pay before the payment deadline. This new payment method aligns Airbnb more closely with traditional hotel booking practices in terms of payment flexibility.
In summary:
- Available for U.S. bookings with moderate or flexible cancellation policies.
- No upfront payment required; full payment due before free cancellation ends.
- Optional extras still paid upfront at booking.
- Payments facilitated by Klarna.
- No credit check required.
- Hosts' cancellation policies remain unchanged.
- Aims to increase booking flexibility and accessibility for travelers.
This feature was launched on August 14, 2025. It is part of Airbnb's response to travelers' increasing preference for flexible and convenient payment options when booking stays.
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