A credit card offered by certain financial institutions. While not specific to short-term rentals, using a dedicated credit card for business expenses can help hosts track spending and maximize rewards points.
Glossary Term: Credit Card
A fee charged by payment processors for each transaction made using a credit card. This fee is typically a percentage of the transaction amount plus a fixed fee per transaction.
A three or four-digit number, usually found on the back of a credit card, used to verify the cardholder’s identity during online transactions for short-term rental bookings.
The maximum amount of money a credit card company allows a cardholder to borrow, which can impact a guest’s ability to book a short-term rental.
A credit card company often accepted for payment on platforms like Airbnb and VRBO, offering purchase protection and rewards programs.