Can I charge hosts a recurring membership or subscription fee to list properties, as an alternative or complement to per-booking commissions?
Yes, you can charge hosts a recurring membership or subscription fee to list properties, alone or with per-booking commissions. In WPRentals you do this with host membership packages that can renew automatically through Stripe or PayPal. You set how long each package lasts, how many listings it covers, and what happens when the plan ends. […]
Can I accept payments on behalf of hosts and then split payouts to multiple owners using payment gateways like Stripe Connect, PayPal, or similar marketplace-ready solutions?
No, you can’t accept guest payments and then automatically split them to multiple owners with Stripe Connect, PayPal Adaptive, or similar marketplace payout systems when using WPRentals. All online payments, whether you use the built-in Stripe and PayPal or route through WooCommerce, charge only the site admin. You can still run a multi-host marketplace, but […]
Can I accept deposits or partial payments at booking and collect the remaining balance offline when the customer picks up the item?
Yes, you can take only a deposit or partial payment when the guest books, then collect the rest offline at pickup. WPRentals lets you set a small online amount to lock in the booking while you handle the final cash or bank payment in person. The system still shows the full price and what is […]