What payment methods does Airbnb accept?
The short answer: Airbnb accepts Apple Pay (online, in the app), Google Pay (online, in the app), PayPal (online, in the app), and Gift cards (online, in the app); accepts Klarna (online △, in the app △) with conditions; does not accept Cash and Checks; we could not confirm whether it takes Venmo, Cash App Pay, Afterpay, and Affirm, and 1 more (see details below). Last verified September 2026 against official Airbnb documentation.
Accepted at Airbnb
- ✓ Apple Pay (online, app only)
- ✓ Google Pay (online, app only)
- ✓ PayPal (online, app only)
- Klarna (online △, app △)Pay-over-time available only to residents of the USA and Canada; accepts major debit/credit cards (not prepaid).
- ✓ Gift cards (online, app only)
Payment methods at Airbnb
| Payment method | In store | Self-checkout | Online | App |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Pay | – N/A | – N/A | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted |
| Google Pay | – N/A | – N/A | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted |
| PayPal | – N/A | – N/A | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted |
| Venmo | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Cash App Pay | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Klarna | – N/A | – N/A | △ Conditional | △ Conditional |
| Afterpay | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Affirm | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| EBT / SNAP | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Gift cards | – N/A | – N/A | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted |
| Cash | – N/A | – N/A | – N/A | – N/A |
| Checks | – N/A | – N/A | – N/A | – N/A |
Last verified: September 2026 against official Airbnb documentation.
Coverage: US stores and US website. Acceptance may differ in other countries — see How we verify.
Details by payment method
Does Airbnb take Apple Pay? Secondary source
Airbnb — yes: online, app. Listed in Airbnb Help as accepted in most countries for booking; availability varies by country/region.
Source: airbnb.co.nz
Does Airbnb take Google Pay? Secondary source
Airbnb — yes: online, app. Listed in Airbnb Help as accepted in most countries for booking; availability varies by country/region.
Source: airbnb.co.nz
Does Airbnb take PayPal? Secondary source
Airbnb — yes: online, app. Listed in Airbnb Help as accepted in most countries; also used for guest payout reimbursements.
Source: airbnb.co.nz
Does Airbnb take Venmo? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Airbnb accepts Venmo.
Source: airbnb.co.nz
Does Airbnb take Cash App Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Airbnb accepts Cash App Pay.
Source: airbnb.co.nz
Does Airbnb take Klarna? Secondary source
Airbnb — with conditions: online, app. Pay-over-time available only to residents of the USA and Canada; accepts major debit/credit cards (not prepaid).
Source: airbnb.co.nz
Does Airbnb take Afterpay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Airbnb accepts Afterpay.
Source: airbnb.co.nz
Does Airbnb take Affirm? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Airbnb accepts Affirm.
Source: airbnb.co.nz
Does Airbnb take EBT / SNAP? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Airbnb accepts EBT / SNAP.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Airbnb take Gift cards? Secondary source
Airbnb — yes: online, app. Airbnb gift cards are accepted toward bookings.
Source: citizendailypost.com
Does Airbnb take Cash? Secondary source
No — Airbnb does not accept Cash through any of the channels we track. No physical locations.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Airbnb take Checks? Secondary source
No — Airbnb does not accept Checks through any of the channels we track. No physical locations.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Sources
- Airbnb Help - Payment methods accepted (airbnb.co.nz)
- Citizen Daily Post - What ways can you pay for Airbnb? (citizendailypost.com)
Frequently asked questions
Does Airbnb take Apple Pay?
Airbnb — yes: online, app. Listed in Airbnb Help as accepted in most countries for booking; availability varies by country/region.
Does Airbnb take Google Pay?
Airbnb — yes: online, app. Listed in Airbnb Help as accepted in most countries for booking; availability varies by country/region.
Does Airbnb take PayPal?
Airbnb — yes: online, app. Listed in Airbnb Help as accepted in most countries; also used for guest payout reimbursements.
Does Airbnb take Venmo?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Airbnb accepts Venmo.
Does Airbnb take Cash App Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Airbnb accepts Cash App Pay.
Does Airbnb take Klarna?
Airbnb — with conditions: online, app. Pay-over-time available only to residents of the USA and Canada; accepts major debit/credit cards (not prepaid).
Does Airbnb take Afterpay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Airbnb accepts Afterpay.
Does Airbnb take Affirm?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Airbnb accepts Affirm.
Does Airbnb take EBT / SNAP?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Airbnb accepts EBT / SNAP.
Does Airbnb take Gift cards?
Airbnb — yes: online, app. Airbnb gift cards are accepted toward bookings.
Does Airbnb take Cash?
No — Airbnb does not accept Cash through any of the channels we track. No physical locations.
Does Airbnb take Checks?
No — Airbnb does not accept Checks through any of the channels we track. No physical locations.
Spot something wrong?
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