As an Airbnb host or aspiring Airbnb host, you may be wondering— “How the heck and I going to get paid for my bookings? Do I have the ability to choose one form of payment that is most convenient for me?” Hold tight, because we’re about to tell you.

You can choose from a variety of convenient payyment options such as the more commonly used direct deposit and PayPal, with other options including international wire, bank transfer, AliPay, a Payoneer pre-paid debit card, Western Union, and AIS debit card (which only applies to Cuban citizens).

When do hosts receive their payment?

What Airbnb calls a Payout Method is usually available within 24 hours after the guest reserves the living space. This could vary slightly depending on your location. For example, for China, payouts are available 48 hours after checkout. However, when the money enters into your account is entirely dependent on the payout method.

Very First Reservation: could take up to 30 days to pay the host

A Stay < 28 days: 2-5 business after the guest checks in, depending on method of payment (with the exception being an AIS debit card which could take up to 20 days)

A Stay >28 days: hosts are paid on a monthly basis

How to choose a payout method:

Choosing a payout method is entirely up to the host’s discretion, giving them the freedom to decide on what is most convenient for them. This could include choosing more than one payment option! You can set or alter your payout method by logging into your account and then selecting → Payments & Payouts → Payouts → Add Payout Method.

To split a payout between two methods, go to Payout Preferences → Add Payout Routing Rule

We hope this gave you a good overview on how hosts get paid, the different payment options Airbnb offers, and how to set these payment options. Have any other topics you would like us to cover? Let us know in the comments!