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How does Hosthub handle channel fees?

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Written by Christos Lolas
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How Hosthub Handles Channel Fees

Hosthub incorporates channel fees as part of its pricing adjustment system to ensure accurate financial management across multiple booking platforms. This article explains how these fees work for Airbnb and Vrbo and provides guidance for managing them within your Hosthub account.

Understanding Channel Fees in Hosthub

Channel fees represent an additional charge applied by booking platforms, such as Airbnb and Vrbo, which is accounted for in Hosthub. These fees are added on top of the rate you set for your property to ensure accurate pricing. For instance, Hosthub sets the channel fee for Airbnb at 15%, which is automatically included in the final pricing displayed on the platform.If you notice that the fees displayed in Hosthub differ from those on your booking statements, it is likely due to this built-in adjustment. Understanding this mechanism helps ensure seamless financial management for your property listings.

Managing Channel Fees

Hosthub can adjust channel fees for all channels. To review or update the specific channel fee in Hosthub, follow these general steps:

  1. Navigate to the Channels section from your Hosthub dashboard.

  2. Select an activated channel.

  3. Click on Edit and locate the fee adjustment settings under "Channel Fee."

Once updated, Hosthub recalculates the fees to match the channel's requirements for accurate pricing.

General Advice for Cross-Platform Pricing with Hosthub

  • Always review the default channel fees set in Hosthub for any platform you connect to your account.

  • Keep your fee settings up-to-date, especially when platform policies change.

  • Remember that channel fees are added to your base rate, so double-check final pricing on each booking platform to avoid unexpected issues.

By understanding Hosthub’s pricing adjustments and proactively managing channel fees, you can maintain consistent pricing and avoid discrepancies across booking platforms.

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