How long does it take Airbnb to accept request?

When you'll hear from them. Hosts have 24 hours to accept or decline your request, but the vast majority reply within 12 hours. Chances are, it'll be even quicker: More than half of all trip requests are accepted within one hour of the Host reading it.



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If your reservation request is declined and the listing for the stay shows that it's still available, the host's calendar may not be up-to-date or they may want reservations of a different length or time.

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If you sent a request, your Host will typically respond within 24 hours. In the meantime, we may ask you to verify your identity—as this helps us to ensure the safety of our community. In everywhere but India, if the Host accepts your request, you'll be charged for the reservation.

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Once a guest sends you a request, you can review the reservation details and decide if you want to accept or deny their request. If you accept the reservation request, the guest will be prompted to complete the booking through a message in their inbox.

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There are no penalties for declining, but if you're a Host, there are a few issues to consider when responding to a trip change request from a guest. Did this article help?

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How Long Does Airbnb Take to Verify ID? ID verification may take up to 24 hours. But generally, an Airbnb account gets approved within a few hours. You can also check your verification status in the verification tab of your Profile.

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A pending reservation has not charged your card on file and is not a set-in-stone reservation. You have sent the owner a booking request and the owner needs to accept the reservation on their end. This will stay in pending status until either the owner accepts the request or the request expires after 24 hours.

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Respond to a trip change request Things to know: There are no penalties for declining a request. While there isn't a time limit, responding to requests quickly can help you avoid canceled reservations.

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As we said during our first-quarter earnings, more guests are traveling on Airbnb than ever before, with nights and experiences booked growing 19 percent in the first quarter of 2023 compared to a year ago.

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Flexible Policy
If the guest cancels a reservation less than 24 hours before check-in, they will still need to pay for the first night's stay, plus the Airbnb service fee. If the guest decides to cancel his/her stay after arriving, he/she is eligible for a full refund for any remaining nights of the reservation.

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Depending on the nature of the violation, Airbnb may also take other actions, such as canceling an upcoming or active reservation, refunding a guest from a Host's payout, and/or requiring Hosts to provide proof that they have addressed issues before they can resume hosting.

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