What payment methods does Booking.com accept?
The short answer: Booking.com accepts Apple Pay (online △, in the app △), Google Pay (online △, in the app △), and PayPal (online △, in the app △) with conditions; does not accept Cash; we could not confirm whether it takes Venmo, Cash App Pay, Klarna, and Afterpay, and 4 more (see details below). Last verified September 2026 against official Booking.com documentation.
Accepted at Booking.com
- Apple Pay (online △, app △)Listed as a global payment method supported through 'Payments by Booking.com'; availability varies by property and country.
- Google Pay (online △, app △)Listed as a global payment method supported through 'Payments by Booking.com'; availability varies by property and country.
- PayPal (online △, app △)PayPal is offered on select bookings where 'Payments by Booking.com' processes the payment; many properties require a credit/debit card instead.
Payment methods at Booking.com
| Payment method | In store | Self-checkout | Online | App |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Pay | – N/A | – N/A | △ Conditional | △ Conditional |
| Google Pay | – N/A | – N/A | △ Conditional | △ Conditional |
| PayPal | – N/A | – N/A | △ Conditional | △ Conditional |
| 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 | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| 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 | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Cash | – N/A | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted | – N/A |
| Checks | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | – N/A |
Last verified: September 2026 against official Booking.com documentation.
Coverage: US stores and US website. Acceptance may differ in other countries — see How we verify.
Details by payment method
Does Booking.com take Apple Pay? Secondary source
Booking.com — with conditions: online, app. Listed as a global payment method supported through 'Payments by Booking.com'; availability varies by property and country.
Source: github.com
Does Booking.com take Google Pay? Secondary source
Booking.com — with conditions: online, app. Listed as a global payment method supported through 'Payments by Booking.com'; availability varies by property and country.
Source: github.com
Does Booking.com take PayPal? Secondary source
Booking.com — with conditions: online, app. PayPal is offered on select bookings where 'Payments by Booking.com' processes the payment; many properties require a credit/debit card instead.
Source: 4hoteliers.com
Does Booking.com take Venmo? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Booking.com accepts Venmo.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Booking.com take Cash App Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Booking.com accepts Cash App Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Booking.com take Klarna? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Booking.com accepts Klarna.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Booking.com take Afterpay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Booking.com accepts Afterpay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Booking.com take Affirm? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Booking.com accepts Affirm.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Booking.com take EBT / SNAP? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Booking.com accepts EBT / SNAP.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Booking.com take Gift cards? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Booking.com accepts Gift cards.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Booking.com take Cash? Secondary source
No — Booking.com does not accept Cash through any of the channels we track. Cash is not a Booking.com payment method; some properties with 'pay at property' rates may accept cash in person - confirm with the property.
Source: github.com
Does Booking.com take Checks? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Booking.com accepts Checks.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Sources
- Booking.com partner payments documentation (github.com)
- Booking.com Terms of Service (payment section) (github.com)
- 4Hoteliers - Booking.com Early Payment Scheme (4hoteliers.com)
Frequently asked questions
Does Booking.com take Apple Pay?
Booking.com — with conditions: online, app. Listed as a global payment method supported through 'Payments by Booking.com'; availability varies by property and country.
Does Booking.com take Google Pay?
Booking.com — with conditions: online, app. Listed as a global payment method supported through 'Payments by Booking.com'; availability varies by property and country.
Does Booking.com take PayPal?
Booking.com — with conditions: online, app. PayPal is offered on select bookings where 'Payments by Booking.com' processes the payment; many properties require a credit/debit card instead.
Does Booking.com take Venmo?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Booking.com accepts Venmo.
Does Booking.com take Cash App Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Booking.com accepts Cash App Pay.
Does Booking.com take Klarna?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Booking.com accepts Klarna.
Does Booking.com take Afterpay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Booking.com accepts Afterpay.
Does Booking.com take Affirm?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Booking.com accepts Affirm.
Does Booking.com take EBT / SNAP?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Booking.com accepts EBT / SNAP.
Does Booking.com take Gift cards?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Booking.com accepts Gift cards.
Does Booking.com take Cash?
No — Booking.com does not accept Cash through any of the channels we track. Cash is not a Booking.com payment method; some properties with 'pay at property' rates may accept cash in person - confirm with the property.
Does Booking.com take Checks?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Booking.com accepts Checks.
Spot something wrong?
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