New phased-payments option for tenants booking Airbnb

Airbnb is changing the way prospective tenants can pay. 

The launch is part of a phased global roll-out which will see Klarna and Airbnb offering an alternative way to pay in for guests across three continents by early 2024.

Pay Over Time with Klarna allows guests in the UK to apply to pay for their next stay in three interest-free instalments over two months.

Guests are presented with the option at checkout to either pay for their reservation in full at the time of booking or to Pay Over Time with Klarna, and are taken through to the payment platform.

Amanda Cupples, general manager of Northern Europe, says: “We’re pleased to bring Pay Over Time with Klarna to the UK, giving guests greater flexibility to spread their payments over a number of weeks or months. Whether you’re booking a solo trip, or organising a get together with friends, choosing the right payment plan has just become a lot easier.”

Raji Behal, Head of Southwest Europe UK & Ireland, adds: “Airbnb tells us that one of the top requests from their guests is more ways to pay for their stays. We’re thrilled to bring Klarna’s flexible payment options to Airbnb guests around the globe.”

Pay Over Time with Klarna recently launched in eight other countries across Europe including Czechia, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, and Spain, with more expected early next year.

Pay Over Time with Klarna is available to prospective tenants in the UK for reservations priced between £35 and £4,000. 

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