While there seems to be a lot of Filipinos who cherish and are excited by the choices they can have online, especially at
Airbnb, their excitement is dashed when reality checks in (
Credit Card Companies Rule the E-World! -
kinda). The problem for most is that credit card is not really popularly used by Filipinos as much as remittance systems like banks, Western Union, MLhullier, and other pawnshop-turned-remittance centers that dot most towns in the country.
So, here's a little guide and help about
Airbnb (and basically for most online service providers & retailers):
1. Airbnb message system censors phone numbers, email addresses, and ubiquitous website names or companies. It censors "
Google" just so you have an idea.
2. You can reserve & book only through confirmed payment.
3. Airbnb payment systems includes credit card,
Paypal, and other online payment systems.
4. If you have an ATM card for savings, especially for
BPI, you can apply for online express payment system at your bank.
5.
Smart money card is accepted by Paypal, and by far, the cheapest for regular Pinoy folks, like me, to access online shopping. It can be availed at any Smart Wireless Center or at
BDO.
6. You cannot book via Western Union, or remittance centers, sorry. Unless of course you can beat around the system of the e-shop, then, way to go!
I hope this helps. As for our
Airbnb listing, check it out here.
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