What platform can I use to collect STR payments outside of Airbnb?

[Katrin Hoppe]

I'm looking for a payment method or platform for a STR that is not listed on Airbnb. I can only find platforms that manage rental payments for MTR or LTR. Does anyone have a recommendation for a STR method of payment that is easy to use for the guest and can return payments easily in case of cancellations? Thank you!

[John Underwood]

Zelle, Stripe, PayPal, Venmo etc.

I prefer Zelle as it is supported by all the major banks and transfers are near instant.

I even take checks for reservations that are far enough in the future. I have some guys in a fishing club and when they come to town for a fishing tournament they send me a check. I don't charge them a deposit anymore as they are repeat guests that I trust.

[Sarah Kensinger]

The most common is Stripe.....

[Andrew Steffens]

Besides the bigger ones mentioned above you might want to look into Lynnbrook they specialize in merchant services for Vacation Rentals

https://www.lynnbrookgroup.com/

[Bruce Woodruff]

I've used venmo because it was one of the original ones, but like @John Underwood said, zelle is accepted by all the banks...

[Melissa Nash]

I love guesty for hosts- it builds out a website and hosts it, collects payments adds insurance. Etc. I highly recommend it for doing it quickly- you an do it in about 10 min start to finish- it just takes your data from airbnb. 

best of luck! 

[Pete Appezzato]

ive always used paypal for off platform payments.   I've also had a direct booking site years ago through lodgify.   

[Michael Baum]

I second Zelle. It is a solid way to get paid. We use it to pay our cleaner.