In a perfect world, there would never be a need for an Airbnb host to issue their guests a refund.
But in the real world, plans change all the time, for all sorts of reasons, and sometimes those pristine pictures posted on a website aren't the most accurate representation of a property.
In other words, refunds are going to be a part of the Airbnb experience. Fortunately, assuming both host and guest are working in good faith, getting a refund from Airbnb is a pretty easy process.
To make things as easy as possible on yourself, don't book a stay until your dates are locked and you have thoroughly vetted the property. If you realize the rental won't work, cancel it ASAP.
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How to get a refund on Airbnb
To request a refund outside the grace period, which is usually 14 days before your rental period begins, the first step is to message the host. This creates a log that Airbnb employees can reference later if you can't work things out peer-to-peer.
4. You can now click on the "View Details" button and then click to request a refund.
If you encounter any issues with the online system, you can call Airbnb at 1-855-424-7262 for further assistance.
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How to send a refund on Airbnb
If you are a host and a guest has requested a refund prior to their stay, go to the Your Reservations page and select the rental in question. Then simply click "Issue Refund" and confirm the action.
For guests requesting refunds during or after a stay as a result of some issue, you should first discuss the amount to be returned, and you will then need to use the Resolution Center. Once there, click on the reservation in question and then, under "Select a Reason" you can click "Offer Partial Reimbursem*nt."
Enter the amount agreed upon, the currency, and a message and submit the refund. Once the guest accepts the refund, it will be processed within 48 hours.
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If a Host cancels a reservation prior to check-in, their guest will automatically receive a full refund. If a Host cancels a reservation within 30 days prior to check-in we'll also help the guest find a similar place, depending on availability at comparable pricing.
How you'll get your money. Need to request a refund before or after a trip or Experience? First, discuss the amount with your Host in the message thread, and if they agree, go to the Resolution Center to request money. If they don't agree to the amount within 72 hours, reach out to us for help mediating.
If your Host is unable to resolve the issue, doesn't respond at all, or declines your refund request, just let us know, click or tap Get Help from the reservation page. Someone from our team will step in to help resolve the issue.
Good news – if you're eligible for a refund, we'll send your refund to the payment method you used when you made the reservation as soon as you cancel. Your bank or credit card issuer may take longer to get it to you. It all depends on how you paid, when you paid and where you live.
In the case of Airbnb, they will cancel all reservations when the property changes ownership with instructions on how to make new reservations with the new owners. The new owners must have thier listings ready to go and work with Airbnb so they can accept the new (previously cancelled) reservations.
"For a full refund of accommodation fees, cancellation must be made within 48 hours of booking and at least 14 full days prior to listing's local check-in time (or 3:00 PM if not specified) on the day of check-in."
Moderate: Cancellable until five days before your stay for a full refund. Firm: Cancel 30 days before the stay and receive a full refund; cancel between 7 and 30 days before your stay and receive a 50% refund; no refund if canceled fewer than 7 days before the stay.
No problem! Go to the Resolution Center to open a refund or payment request. You have up to 60 days after your reservation's checkout date to submit a Resolution Center request. One thing to note: You may need to add a payment method before sending or requesting money through the Resolution Center.
When you can cancel or withdraw a request. First, check the status of your request. If the Host has already accepted it, then it's subject to their cancellation policy. If it's still pending, you can cancel, and you won't be charged for the reservation or the service fees.
Guests who cancel will receive an automatic refund if your cancellation policy permits it. Even if it doesn't, they may qualify for a refund under our Rebooking and Refund Policy, or if there's an extenuating circ*mstance.
To receive a full refund, guests must cancel within 48 hours of booking. However, the cancellation must occur at least 14 days before check-in. Hosts will be paid 50% for all nights if guests cancel between 7 and 14 days before check-in.
If you're experiencing an issue during your stay, you can ask your Host to fix it, request a partial refund, or request to cancel your reservation for a full refund.
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