Host Referral Incentive a Joke

[Jen11269]

I have now helped two friends set-up Airbnbs. Both times and for different reasons, I have been denied the money. If anyone is moving forward on holding them to account, count me in!!! 

[Elisa]

Hi @Jen11269 😊, 

I’m sorry about this.

Have you been able to contact Customer Support?

I’m looking forward to hearing from you!

[Jen11269]

Customer Service did nothing but give excuses as to why the referrals don’t meet their criteria. It’s a legitimate scam. 

[Elaine701]

@Jen11269 

That's nothing new. I have been referring hosts for years and have never received anything. After the first couple of attempts I just gave up. But I helped a lot of hosts sign up and get started. 

Admittedly, I haven't referred a host in about 6 years. In the early days, there were lots of new hosts eager to sign up, but the "reward" for host referral was paltry: 50€ if I recall. Not worth pursuing. I tried, but they refused.

In the past 5 years or so, we have become saturated  ... Few new hosts (besides they stopped issuing licences a couple of years ago) Airbnb started offering a lot more for referrals... 100, 200, 500... But I've never heard of them paying that. 

I wouldn't lose any sleep over it. It's hardly worth the fight. And it could backfire on you if you become too aggressive about it. 

Good luck and happy hosting.