Airbnb has extended its Reserve Now, Pay Later feature globally for both domestic and international trips.
The accommodation platform tested the payment option last summer before offering it to travelers in the U.S. in August 2025. The vacation rental management space viewed the move with mixed reactions at the time. Some were concerned about an increased risk of “empty nights” and “reliable booking confirmations.” Others felt it could help rental property managers compete with online travel agencies.
Airbnb said the payment option helped accelerate nights and seats booked between the third quarter to the fourth quarter.
"Since the launch, we’ve seen an overwhelmingly positive response from the community, with a 70% adoption for eligible bookings," the company said.
In a survey of U.S. travelers conducted with Focaldata, Airbnb revealed that 55% were using a flexible payment option, with one in 10 saying they always use that option when available. The study also revealed that 42% have delayed and missed out on their preferred accommodation because of time spent coordinating the payment of their trip with fellow travelers.
Reserve Now, Pay Later adds to Airbnb’s existing payments options including Pay Part Now, Part Later and Pay Over Time with Klarna.
The global rollout follows the release of Airbnb's Q4 and full-year 2025 results earlier this month. During an earnings call, the company spoke about expanding its hotel offering in the coming year.
Net income for Q4 was $341 million compared to a net income of $461 during the same period in 2024. Adjusted EBITDA was $786 million compared to $765 million in Q4 2024. Nights and seats booked were almost 122 million in Q4, up 10% year over year.