All properties go through a location verification procedure and this is to ensure that Booking.com is a secure platform for both owners and guests. When you confirm your property's location upon joining Booking.com, you make sure that guests can easily find it on arrival.
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Below, we would like to share some information that you may find useful. Why do we do location verifications? All properties go through a location verification procedure and this is to ensure that Booking.com is a secure platform for both owners and guests.
Depending on your location, it can take up to 25 days for the verification letter to arrive. If you are not able to receive the unique code at the property address, our local support team can help you with alternative verification method. Please send us a message via your extranet Inbox -> Booking.com messages.
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You can book a hotel room without a credit card by using a debit card in most cases. Many hotel chains will also accept prepaid cards, though they are more likely to do so at check-in or check-out than at the time of booking. Typically, you cannot make a hotel reservation with cash, a personal check or a money order.
When using a debit card for incidentals, hotels often place an automatic hold on a certain amount of funds at check-in. This hold is to ensure that there are sufficient funds available to cover any potential charges during the stay. The hold can vary depending on the hotel's policy and the length of the stay.
Hotels are increasingly employing sophisticated technologies to verify identities, and staff are often well-trained in spotting fake IDs. The chance of being caught is high, and once caught, the immediate implications, such as being denied a room or being reported to the police, can be daunting.