HOMEAWAY — Vrbo Bank Charge Explained

HOMEAWAY on your bank statement is a transaction descriptor for Vrbo, a travel company. Vrbo is a holiday-rental platform for whole-home stays, part of Expedia Group. Charges are per booking and vary widely, sometimes split into a deposit and balance plus service fees.

What Is the HOMEAWAY Charge?

HOMEAWAY is a transaction descriptor for Vrbo, a travel company.

Vrbo is a holiday-rental platform for whole-home stays, part of Expedia Group. Charges are per booking and vary widely, sometimes split into a deposit and balance plus service fees. They typically appear as VRBO or HOMEAWAY on your statement.

This code appears on your bank statement because banks display a short payment reference — set by the merchant's payment processor — rather than the company's full trading name. The code HOMEAWAY is the official identifier that Vrbo registered with Visa or Mastercard.

Is the HOMEAWAY Charge Legitimate?

A charge from this merchant may relate to a purchase, subscription, trial or another transaction. Only you and your bank can confirm whether a payment was authorised. It may help to check your email for a receipt, or log into your Vrbo account to review recent activity.

How Do I Cancel or Dispute a HOMEAWAY Charge?

  1. Identify the charge: Confirm the charge is from Vrbo by checking your email for a receipt or logging into your account on their website.
  2. Cancel your subscription: If you no longer want the service, log in to Vrbo and cancel your subscription through account settings before the next billing date.
  3. Contact the merchant: 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.
  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 Vrbo Use on Bank Statements?

Vrbo may also appear on your statement as:

Frequently Asked Questions About HOMEAWAY

What is HOMEAWAY on my bank statement?

HOMEAWAY is a bank statement transaction code for Vrbo, a travel company. Vrbo is a holiday-rental platform for whole-home stays, part of Expedia Group. Charges are per booking and vary widely, sometimes split into a deposit and balance plus service fees. They typically appear as VRBO or HOMEAWAY on your statement. This descriptor appears because banks display a shortened payment code instead of the full company name.

Is HOMEAWAY a scam?

A charge from this merchant may relate to a purchase, subscription, trial or another transaction. Only you and your bank can confirm whether a payment was authorised. It may help to check your email for a receipt, or log into your Vrbo account to review recent activity.

Why is HOMEAWAY on my bank statement?

HOMEAWAY appears on your statement because Vrbo processed a payment through their card payment provider. The code is set by their payment processor and is the official descriptor registered with Visa or Mastercard. Common reasons include a subscription renewal, a one-off purchase, or a trial period that has converted to a paid plan.

How do I cancel HOMEAWAY?

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.

How do I get a refund for a HOMEAWAY charge?

If you cannot resolve this with the merchant, contact your bank or card issuer. They can explain what options may be available for this type of payment and whether any time limits apply.

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