Reserve Now, Pay Later is now available worldwide
Summary
Airbnb's Reserve Now, Pay Later program expands globally, allowing guests to secure bookings without immediate payment. Adoption rates in the U.S. reached 70% in Q4 2025. A survey revealed 60% of US travelers value flexible payment options, streamlining trip planning and booking. This new payment option helps hosts secure bookings early.
Key Insights
- •In Q4 2025, over 70% of eligible bookings in the U.S. used the Reserve Now, Pay Later option.
- •A survey showed 60% of U.S. travelers value flexible payment options when booking a holiday.
Action Items
- ✓Ensure your listings have a flexible or moderate cancellation policy to be eligible for Reserve Now, Pay Later.Effort: lowImpact: medium
Tools & Resources
- →Klarna: Reserve Now, Pay Later complements Airbnb’s suite of flexible payments options, including Pay Part Now, Part Later and Pay Over Time with Klarna.
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