I have seen a few people trying to find out how to change their payment method, pay early or try to find out when and how much will be taken on the second payment. Here is all the information you need to know for the Pay Less Upfront Feature.
Unfortunately with the Pay Less Up Front option, the system is automated and there is no way to pay earlier or change the payment method.
In the Pay Less Up Front terms, it states, "You agree that by selecting the Pay Less Upfront Feature, you may not be able to pay for the booking with a different Payment Method or pursuant to a different payment schedule." This can be found here: https://www.airbnb.ca/help/article/1696/pay-less-upfront-terms
With that said, there are times when payment methods are cancelled/changed (e.g. compromised accounts, change of bank, etc.) or there may be insufficient funds in the account. If this is the case, Airbnb will try to make the charge on the scheduled date and if it is declined, you will be notified through email and through your Airbnb account that you need to update your payment method. Once you update the payment method, it will be processed immediately. Please note that even if you updated your payment method prior to the scheduled payment date, you will still receive the notification and will need to follow the steps provided as the system is automated and only tries to process the original payment method and not one you added to your account.
In order to see the remaining balance and payment date for the Pay Less Upfront option, please follow these steps:
- go to https://www.airbnb.com/trips
- click on "view itinerary" of the trip
- hover down and click "detailed receipt"
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You´ll see your receipt and in the "Payment Section" you´ll find the remaining balance and scheduled date to pay.
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The remaining balance will be charged on the same payment method you used for the first payment.
David
Superhost Ambassador ~ Host Club Community Leader ~ Community Expert ~ Experienced Co-Host