With Uplisting’s advanced security deposit automation, you can effortlessly manage and protect your properties across Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, Google Vacation Rentals, and direct bookings. Save time, reduce risk to your property, and eliminate the stress of manually collecting and managing deposits. Make sure that guests meet your expectations before they ever step foot on the property.
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Set up automated short-term rental security deposit collection across multiple booking websites and properties.
Charging a security deposit ensures your short-term rental business is protected on every platform.
Minimize risks with smarter guest screening.
Pair your security deposit requirement with identity verification and a rental agreement.
Give yourself peace of mind and cover the cost of potential damages and wear and tear.
Simplify every step of the booking process.
Guests receive a personalized welcome page with reservation details and a security deposit payment portal.
Set up automated security deposit payment reminders to send to guests at regular intervals before arrival.
Connect your Airbnb, Vrbo, or direct booking accounts with Uplisting for effortless security deposit automation. Set a default security deposit amount for all of your listings and booking platforms, or ask for a different amount of money for each property and booking platform. All deposits are tracked and managed through one intuitive platform.
Set up automated messages to accompany short-term rental security deposit collection—no more manual follow-ups or reminders. Decide when and how often guests are prompted to pay their deposits, whether that’s at the time of booking or closer to check-in. Choose how payments are processed through secure platforms like Stripe.
Set additional booking conditions, such as ID verification, that guests must meet before receiving check-in instructions. Minimize the risk of property damage, house rules violations, or negative reviews with pre-arrival requirements and a security deposit that keeps guests financially accountable if they cause damages or disrupt future bookings.
Deposits allow you to quickly address issues, replace damaged items, and maintain a five-star guest experience without interruptions or financial strain.
You can automate short-term rental security deposits for Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, and your direct booking website. Set a single deposit amount if you’re managing one property, or property-specific security deposits for an extensive portfolio.
Guests who ignore security deposit requirements won’t receive check-in instructions unless you override the system. Automatically cancel bookings if the guest’s credit card is invalid. Limit property access to trustworthy guests and reduce the risk associated with unpaid deposits.
Yes, you can customize deposit amounts based on your property’s size, furnishings, nightly rates, and booking platform where it’s listed. For example, higher-end properties with an expensive amenity like a hot tub might require larger deposits, while budget-friendly rentals can afford smaller, proportional security deposits. You can explain what the deposit covers in your rental agreement or in automated messages that accompany security deposit reminders.
When guests book on Vrbo, Booking.com, Google Vacation Rentals, or through a direct booking website, they pay the security deposit at the same time as their booking total through the booking platform. For Airbnb bookings, security deposits are considered offline fees. Uplisting collects security deposits separately using a secure online payment processor like Stripe. Guests can complete the process in just a few clicks, ensuring a frictionless experience for both parties.
Absolutely! Uplisting provides real-time tracking for all deposits. Use your dashboard to monitor which deposits have been paid, are pending, or are refunded.
Set up a sequence of automated messages for guests to receive at different stages of their stay—after booking, before arrival, after arrival, and more. Use these messages to emphasize the house rules you’re most concerned about. Combined with automated security deposit collection, guests are incentivized to follow house rules to avoid losing money.
Yes, Uplisting offers a two-week free trial so you can explore the full functionality of our security deposit automation tools. See for yourself how they simplify your short-term rental management and protect your property against risks.
All guest data is encrypted and processed securely according to local laws, protecting both you and your guests
Automatically collect a security deposit from your Booking.com, Vrbo (HomeAway) and direct booking guests.
Uplisting automatically processes a security deposit for guests, no matter which platform (optional) or how they paid for their reservation.
If a guest does not provide a security deposit (either a payment method is not provided, or the payment method doesn't have sufficient funds), they don't receive check-in instructions (you can override if you wish).
Each booking on Uplisting comes with a unique booking welcome page. You can link to this page on automated messages using a message tag (or send directly to your guest manually).
Guests can see a summary of their reservation and provide a security deposit, upload their identification (which is automatically verified), enter their real email address, and sign your rental agreement.
Simplify rental management and safeguard your property with Uplisting’s security deposit automation tools. Protect your investment, reduce stress, and encourage good guest behavior with every booking.