How to pay for Airbnb with a VirtCardPay card
- Open @VirtCardPaybot in Telegram and press Start.
- Top up your balance with USDT (TRC-20 or BEP-20) or TON.
- Issue a Mastercard in euros (EUR): it has no merchant restrictions.
- You choose the card on the Confirm and pay step before sending the booking. Saved cards are in your profile under Payments & payouts.
- If a 3-D Secure confirmation is requested, the code arrives as a message in the bot.
Card pricing
| Card issue | $6 / €6 + 4% |
|---|---|
| On the card at issue | from $30 / €30 |
| Total to start | from $37.50 / €37.50 |
| Card top-up | 4%, from $30 / €30 |
The exact amount is shown in the bot before you confirm.
Paying for Airbnb: what to know
- When you book, Airbnb places a hold for the full cost of the stay. If the host accepts, the hold turns into a charge within 24 hours, so the money needs to be on the card when you request, not when you check in.
- If the host declines or the request expires, the hold is released, but your card provider can take up to 7 business days. Keep a separate buffer if you're booking another place in the meantime.
- Choose euros as your payment currency. Your payment method has to support the currency you pick, and if it differs from the card's currency your bank may add conversion fees.
- When your payment currency differs from the listing's, Airbnb raises the guest service fee. Compare the total in euros and in the listing currency before you confirm.
- Only pay through Airbnb. Cash or transfers to the host off-platform break Airbnb's terms and can get your account removed.
If the payment fails
- Check the balance of the card itself, not the main balance in the bot: the charge goes to the card.
- Re-enter the number, expiry date and CVC: a typo is a common reason for a decline.
- Don't retry many times in a row: payment systems may temporarily decline frequent attempts. Wait and try again.
- Still not working? Message support at @VirtCardPaySupportbot and we'll sort it out.
FAQ
Why did Airbnb hold money before my booking was confirmed?
That's a hold for the full booking amount. If the host accepts, it becomes a charge within a day; if they decline, the funds return to your card, usually within 7 business days.
Which currency should I pay in on Airbnb with a EUR card?
Euros, so your bank doesn't convert the charge. If the listing is in another currency, Airbnb may add a cross-currency amount to the service fee.
What happens to the hold if I cancel?
If you cancel before the charge goes through, Airbnb removes the hold at cancellation. After the charge, refunds follow the listing's cancellation policy.
How much do I need to put on the card?
At issue, from $30 / €30 goes straight onto the card. After that, top up from $30 / €30; the top-up fee is 4%. Keep the charge amount on the card plus a small margin.
Is it safe?
Only you see the card details — in the bot and your dashboard. 3-D Secure codes arrive in Telegram, and you can freeze the card in one tap.
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