This guide is for Hospitable users on how to add payout method to ensure that booking widget is working as expected.
Direct Basic uses Stripe accounts while Direct Premium works with most US, UK, and Australian individual or business bank accounts.
A complete guide is also available from Hospitable's help article here.
Direct Basic: Connect a Stripe account
Head to Direct → Payout methods
Click + Add payout method
Click Connect to Stripe
Login with an existing Stripe account or create a new account
Verify your account details
Select which properties should use this payout method
That's it! You're Direct site and booking widget will now guide users to enter their credit card when submitting a booking request and the payment will settle to the Stripe account associated to the property.
Direct Premium: Connect a bank account
Head to Direct → Payout methods
Click + Add payout method
Click Add an account
Select if the bank account belongs to an individual or an organization
Enter the name of the owner
Select which properties should use this payout method
Once you’ve added an account and associated it with one or more properties, you can start taking direct bookings by credit card. However, you will need to verify your payout method before we are able to payout to your bank account.