Airbnb & Vacation Rentals

Airbnb Security Deposits Outside the Platform

Collect damage deposits for your Airbnb, VRBO, or direct-booked properties outside platform restrictions. Pre-authorize credit cards for up to 28 days — capture for damages, release on checkout.

€200-1,000
Typical deposit
28 days
Max hold period
Instant
Release time
pay.payrequest.me/canal-house

Canal House Amsterdam

4 Guests • 5 Nights

€500.00
Pre-authorized

Damage Deposit

Refundable deposit — released 48h after checkout if no issues.

Why Airbnb Hosts Need External Deposits

Airbnb's built-in resolution center has limitations. Take control of your property protection.

Property Damage

Cover repairs for furniture, walls, fixtures, and appliances

Excessive Cleaning

Charge for deep cleaning beyond normal turnover costs

Pet Damage

Cover pet-related stains, scratches, and odor removal

Party Violations

Enforce no-party policies with pre-authorized penalties

Smoking Damage

Deep cleaning fees for smoking policy violations

Lost Keys/Access

Cover key replacement and lock change costs

How Airbnb External Deposits Work

A simple 4-step process that works alongside any booking platform.

1

Send Deposit Link

After booking confirmation, send your branded deposit link via email or message.

2

Guest Authorizes

Guest enters card details. Funds are held on their card but NOT charged.

3

Property Inspection

After checkout, inspect the property and document any issues with photos.

4

Settle or Release

Capture for damages (full or partial) or release the hold completely.

Recommended Deposit by Property Type

€150-300

Studio / 1BR

Small apartments with basic amenities

€300-600

2-3 Bedroom

Family-sized vacation apartments

€500-1,000

Luxury Apartment

High-end properties with premium finishes

€750-2,000

Entire House

Large properties for groups of 6+

Why Airbnb Hosts Choose PayRequest

Beyond Platform Limits

Collect deposits outside Airbnb's resolution center limitations.

28-Day Hold Period

Hold funds for up to 28 days — perfect for weekly and monthly stays.

Professional Checkout

Branded payment pages with your property name and logo.

Instant Settlement

Capture or release deposits with one click, guests notified instantly.

After Airbnb denied my damage claim for the third time, I started using PayRequest for external deposits. Now I send a deposit link before every check-in. It paid for itself the first month.
EB
Emma Bakker
Airbnb Superhost, Amsterdam (12 properties)

Protect your Airbnb property today

Join thousands of Airbnb hosts using PayRequest for secure, professional deposit collection outside the platform.

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