Why airbnb didn't ask for my bank account?

[Simona173]

I am new on Airbnb and I will have a guest theese days, but Airbnb didn't ask me for my bank account.. When it will be happen? Pls help. Thank you!

[Steve143]

Hello @Simona173,

You can set that up as described in the article below.

How do I add a payout method?

A few days after you enter the details Airbnb may lodge a small amount, like 1 cent, to the account. If the transaction is accepted by your bank then Airbnb will activate that account on your profile a few days after that again.

When it's ready for Airbnb to lodge your payouts to it the status will change to "Ready".

You can check this by clicking on your profile photo, then on "Account settings" and then on "payout preferences".

The "Status" column for your account will show "ready" when payouts can be made to it.

Steve.

[Simona173]

Thank you for your answer, but it is not clear for me yet. I didnt put my bank account and bank nowhere.. Can you help me how I can change that?

[Steve143]

Hello @Simona173,

The instructions at the link I gave in the answer above are all I know about adding a payout method.

Follow them to go to your payout preferences and click on "add payout method" so Airbnb can pay you when a guest stays.

The options available vary in each country. When you enter your address you'll see the options available to you.

Choose which kind of payout method you want from the options and enter any information required.

For example, if it's possible to have Airbnb pay to your bank account and that is what you want, you'll probably be asked to enter the address the bank has for you, the bank BIC/SWIFT code and the IBAN code for your bank and account.

There may be other options like PayPal. If you choose some other option just enter the information that they require.

Steve.

[Kate157]

@Simona173 Just to add to the excellent advice from @Steve143, be aware it can take a couple of weeks to sort out the payment method, so be patient.