What payment methods does Vrbo accept?
The short answer: Vrbo accepts Gift cards (online, in the app); accepts Apple Pay (online △, in the app △), Google Pay (online △, in the app △), PayPal (online △, in the app △), and Affirm (online △, in the app △), and 2 more (see details below) with conditions; we could not confirm whether it takes Venmo, Cash App Pay, Klarna, and Afterpay, and 1 more (see details below). Last verified September 2026 against official Vrbo documentation.
Accepted at Vrbo
- Apple Pay (online △, app △)Apple Pay is offered at checkout on iOS devices; availability depends on device compatibility and the host's settings.
- Google Pay (online △, app △)Google Pay is offered in select countries, primarily via the Android app; availability depends on device compatibility and the host's settings.
- PayPal (online △, app △)PayPal is accepted at checkout in selected countries.
- Affirm (online △, app △)Affirm is available at checkout for eligible US properties (USD only), with 3-, 6-, 12- or 18-month installment plans; not all listings qualify.
- ✓ Gift cards (online, app only)
- Cash (online △)Cash is not accepted through Vrbo's checkout; some owners accept cash via 'Invoice' billing, which happens outside Vrbo's platform and lacks the booking guarantee.
- Checks (online △)Checks are not accepted through Vrbo's checkout; some owners accept checks via 'Invoice' billing outside Vrbo's platform protections.
Payment methods at Vrbo
| 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 | △ Conditional | △ Conditional |
| EBT / SNAP | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Gift cards | – N/A | – N/A | ✓ Accepted | ✓ Accepted |
| Cash | – N/A | – N/A | △ Conditional | – N/A |
| Checks | – N/A | – N/A | △ Conditional | – N/A |
Last verified: September 2026 against official Vrbo documentation.
Coverage: US stores and US website. Acceptance may differ in other countries — see How we verify.
Details by payment method
Does Vrbo take Apple Pay? Secondary source
Vrbo — with conditions: online, app. Apple Pay is offered at checkout on iOS devices; availability depends on device compatibility and the host's settings.
Source: gbtimes.com
Does Vrbo take Google Pay? Secondary source
Vrbo — with conditions: online, app. Google Pay is offered in select countries, primarily via the Android app; availability depends on device compatibility and the host's settings.
Source: gbtimes.com
Does Vrbo take PayPal? Secondary source
Vrbo — with conditions: online, app. PayPal is accepted at checkout in selected countries.
Source: gbtimes.com
Does Vrbo take Venmo? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Vrbo accepts Venmo.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Vrbo take Cash App Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Vrbo accepts Cash App Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Vrbo take Klarna? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Vrbo accepts Klarna.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Vrbo take Afterpay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Vrbo accepts Afterpay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Vrbo take Affirm? Officially confirmed
Vrbo — with conditions: online, app. Affirm is available at checkout for eligible US properties (USD only), with 3-, 6-, 12- or 18-month installment plans; not all listings qualify.
Source: help.vrbo.com
Does Vrbo take EBT / SNAP? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Vrbo accepts EBT / SNAP.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Vrbo take Gift cards? Secondary source
Vrbo — yes: online, app. Vrbo gift cards can be applied toward rental bookings at checkout.
Source: gbtimes.com
Does Vrbo take Cash? Secondary source
Vrbo — with conditions: online. Cash is not accepted through Vrbo's checkout; some owners accept cash via 'Invoice' billing, which happens outside Vrbo's platform and lacks the booking guarantee.
Source: wallethub.com
Does Vrbo take Checks? Secondary source
Vrbo — with conditions: online. Checks are not accepted through Vrbo's checkout; some owners accept checks via 'Invoice' billing outside Vrbo's platform protections.
Source: wallethub.com
Sources
- Vrbo Help - About Affirm: Flexible payment options (help.vrbo.com)
- Vrbo - Book Now Pay Later Vacations with Affirm (vrbo.com)
- GB Times - Does Vrbo accept PayPal? (gbtimes.com)
- WalletHub - What credit cards does Vrbo take? (wallethub.com)
Frequently asked questions
Does Vrbo take Apple Pay?
Vrbo — with conditions: online, app. Apple Pay is offered at checkout on iOS devices; availability depends on device compatibility and the host's settings.
Does Vrbo take Google Pay?
Vrbo — with conditions: online, app. Google Pay is offered in select countries, primarily via the Android app; availability depends on device compatibility and the host's settings.
Does Vrbo take PayPal?
Vrbo — with conditions: online, app. PayPal is accepted at checkout in selected countries.
Does Vrbo take Venmo?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Vrbo accepts Venmo.
Does Vrbo take Cash App Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Vrbo accepts Cash App Pay.
Does Vrbo take Klarna?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Vrbo accepts Klarna.
Does Vrbo take Afterpay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Vrbo accepts Afterpay.
Does Vrbo take Affirm?
Vrbo — with conditions: online, app. Affirm is available at checkout for eligible US properties (USD only), with 3-, 6-, 12- or 18-month installment plans; not all listings qualify.
Does Vrbo take EBT / SNAP?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Vrbo accepts EBT / SNAP.
Does Vrbo take Gift cards?
Vrbo — yes: online, app. Vrbo gift cards can be applied toward rental bookings at checkout.
Does Vrbo take Cash?
Vrbo — with conditions: online. Cash is not accepted through Vrbo's checkout; some owners accept cash via 'Invoice' billing, which happens outside Vrbo's platform and lacks the booking guarantee.
Does Vrbo take Checks?
Vrbo — with conditions: online. Checks are not accepted through Vrbo's checkout; some owners accept checks via 'Invoice' billing outside Vrbo's platform protections.
Spot something wrong?
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