AIRBNB — Airbnb Bank Charge Explained

AIRBNB on your bank statement may relate to Airbnb, which is listed in the Travel category. Airbnb is a marketplace for short-term stays and experiences. Charges are per booking and vary widely, and you may see a deposit or split payments plus service fees and, occasionally, a temporary authorisation hold.

What Is the AIRBNB Charge?

AIRBNB may relate to Airbnb, which is listed in the Travel category.

Airbnb is a marketplace for short-term stays and experiences. Charges are per booking and vary widely, and you may see a deposit or split payments plus service fees and, occasionally, a temporary authorisation hold. They typically appear as AIRBNB followed by a reference.

AIRBNB is how this charge may appear on your bank or card statement.

How Do I Cancel a AIRBNB Charge?

  1. Identify the charge: Confirm the charge is from Airbnb by checking your email for a receipt or logging into your account on their website.
  2. Cancel a recurring payment: If this is a recurring payment you no longer want, log in to your Airbnb account and cancel it in your account settings before the next billing date.
  3. Contact the merchant: If you recognise the merchant but have a question about the charge, contact Airbnb directly using the details on this page.
  4. Contact your bank: If the merchant does not resolve the issue, contact your bank or card issuer using the number on the back of your card. They can explain what options may be available and what information they need.

What Other Names Does Airbnb Use on Bank Statements?

Airbnb may also appear on your statement as:

Frequently Asked Questions About AIRBNB

What is AIRBNB on my bank statement?

AIRBNB is a bank statement transaction code that may relate to Airbnb, which is listed in the Travel category. Airbnb is a marketplace for short-term stays and experiences. Charges are per booking and vary widely, and you may see a deposit or split payments plus service fees and, occasionally, a temporary authorisation hold. They typically appear as AIRBNB followed by a reference. This descriptor appears because banks display a shortened payment code instead of the full company name.

Why is AIRBNB on my bank statement?

AIRBNB is how this charge may appear on your bank or card statement.

How do I cancel AIRBNB?

If this is a recurring payment you no longer want, log in to your Airbnb account and cancel it in your account settings before the next billing date. If you recognise the merchant but have a question about the charge, contact Airbnb directly using the details on this page. If you do not recognise this entry, contact your bank or card issuer and ask them to confirm the transaction and merchant details. Only you and your bank can confirm whether a payment was authorised.

Related charges

For more information about Airbnb and all its known transaction codes, visit the Airbnb merchant page.