- They collect the damage deposit via Venmo, Zelle, etc. and return it via the same method.
- Do an authorization hold via Stripe using a channel manager.
- They just eat the cost when collecting a damage deposit with Stripe.
- Collect and refund via Square even though it's against their terms and conditions.
- Charge a non-refundable damage deposit policy through a 3rd party company. They require this on each reservation.
- Don't charge a damage deposit at all and just request guests report damage.
- Do an authorization hold through PayPal with jotform.
How do Houfy members collect damage deposits?
Here are some ways houfy members collect a damage deposit:
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At Houfy you can set your own payment policies. (Your property-Your rules)
Log into Houfy Click your profile picture in the top right of Houfy Manage Listings Edit > Settings Payment & Policies From the drop down menu select the currency or (at top of drop down) select that guests can choose any currency they want.
Go to Manage Listings > Edit > Settings > Payment & Polcies. Check off the cards you accept. Note: You will not see anything that says "Stripe" or "Square" because it wouldn't make sense for your listing to show the payment processor you use. Travelers just want to see the credit cards you accept. Saying you "accept Stripe and Square" may just confuse travelers since they aren't credit cards.
In this section you can select which credit or debit cards you as a host accept.
You can easily set pet policies and fees by following these instructions:
No. Owners and property managers with listings in the U.S. should follow their federal and state laws. Service animals are not considered pets. Laws vary around the world and each host should follow their own local country/city laws.
You can add any fees you want to your Houfy listing by following these instructions:
Please select menu > Manage Listings. Go to Connected payments. From the connected payment methods section, click on the three dots next to the connected payment method
Go to Connected payments Scroll down to section "Accept payments on Houfy instead of OwnerRez" Select 'Yes' to accept payments on Houfy instead of OwnerRez
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