How do I set up policies and payment methods before accepting reservations?
To ensure a smooth process with your first reservations you should make sure you have reviewed your payment and cancellation policies.
You can let guests know what payment methods you accept, be it cash or credit card, through your extranet. Click on the ‘Property’ tab in the extranet and select ‘Policies’, there you will be able make any relevant changes. Please review this article for more information.
Under ‘Policies’ you’ll also be able to review your cancellation terms. If you need more insight into how to set this up you will find step by step instructions in this article.
You might also want to set up and adjust your own damage deposit or prepayment (a full or partial amount of the reservation cost that must be paid before arrival) preferences. You’ll find simple instructions on how to do this here. Prepayment not available for you yet? Read more about the reasons behind this in this article.
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Your first steps with Booking.com
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- Verifying your property location
- I’ve already registered. Can I update my property details before I go live?
- Tips on getting your property ready for guests
- Logging in to your Booking.com extranet
- Why is my property page not available in all languages?
- Changing your property status to open/bookable
- Verifying your property’s location by video upload
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- Creating house rules
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- How do I set up or change my check-in and check-out times?
- Reporting guest misconduct
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- How do I set up policies and payment methods before accepting reservations?
- Checking reservation information
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- Sharing check-in information with guests
- Setting up your host profile on Pulse
- Smart Flex reservations: FAQs