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Accepting Credit Cards from Vacation Rental Guests

Learn why you should accept credit cards from renters and your various options for securing payment.
 

 

Should You Accept Credit Cards from Your Vacation Rental Guests?  For many renters, the deciding factor of which property to rent might just come down to the one that accepts credit cards.
  The Scoop on Accepting Credit Cards from Your Vacation Rental Guests Ten good reasons to reconsider accepting them from your guests.
  Christine Weighs in on Accepting Credit Cards Why you should consider taking credit cards.
  How to Avoid Cancellations While "The Check Is In The Mail" Steps which should help avoid turning away valuable bookings from vacation rental guests while you're waiting for a “check in the mail."
  How to Protect Your Good Name: Vacation Rental Transactions Safeguard your renters and your reputation by avoiding unsafe payment methods.

  How to Accept Payments from Your Vacation Rental Guests Establishing a clear payment policy turns the challenges of financial transactions into major rewards.
  Merchant Credit Card Account Categories for Vacation Rental Owners Be aware of the protection (or lack thereof) provided by your merchant account and/or business category.
  How to Accept Security Deposits by Credit Card How to handle deposit payments from your vacation rental guests via credit card.
  The Pros and Cons of Accepting PayPal from Vacation Rental Guests Consider the pros and cons when deciding whether to accept PayPal.
  Chargebacks and PayPal for Vacation Rental Transactions What are chargebacks, why are they different on PayPal, and how can you avoid them?
  The Pros and Cons of Accepting American Express from Vacation Rental Guests Should you accept Amex? The pros and cons.

  How to Increase Your Inquiries to Rentals Conversion Rate Tips for converting more inquiries into bookings.
  How to Book Last-Minute Rentals at Your Vacation Property Tactics you can use to increase last-minute bookings of your vacation rental property.
  How to Market to Business Travelers Learn how to attract business travelers as renters for your vacation property.
  Marketing Your Vacation Rental to International Travelers: FAQs Answers to commonly asked questions about advertising and renting to travelers form outside the U.S.
  Travelers' Thoughts...Revealed A behind the looking glass perspective into travelers' likes, fears, and annoyances about renting vacation homes.

  Ask Christine #21: How the Economy is Affecting the Vacation Rental Industry (Transcript) Christine addresses how an uncertain economy and gas prices could affect your vacation home rentals.
  Ask Christine #18: Preventing Chargebacks (Transcript) This week, Christine answers the question of avoiding chargebacks.
  Ask Christine #8: Can You Ask for a Credit Card Number in Case of Excess Damage? (Transcript) Christine answers a question from a Dillon Beach owner.

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