To add or edit a security deposit in your pricing settings:
- Go to Manage Listings on airbnb.com
- Click Manage Listing and Calendar on the listing you want to edit
- Hover on the left side of the page to open the menu
- Select Pricing
- Under Additional Pricing Options, check the box next to Security deposit
- Enter an amount between $95 and $5,100 USD
The security deposit only applies to reservations booked after the changes are made; they don't retroactively apply to existing reservations. Security deposits can't be handled off-site in cash, as off-site payments are a violation of our terms.