How to book Airbnb with crypto
Why Airbnb doesn't accept crypto directly
Airbnb hasn't given a public explanation for not supporting crypto payments, despite years of community requests from hosts and guests alike.
The gift card route fills the gap. Airbnb gift cards are official Airbnb payment instruments, issued by Airbnb Payments, Inc. and redeemable through your account like any other balance. The only difference is that you funded them with crypto instead of a bank card.
What you need
- An Airbnb account
- Crypto in a wallet
- Your email address
No ID. No account verification. No KYC.
How to buy an Airbnb gift card with crypto on Cryptorefills
1. Choose your region and amount
Open Cryptorefills and go to the Airbnb gift card page. Select the region that matches your Airbnb account, not where you're travelling to, but where your account is registered.
2. Enter your email
Your gift card code is delivered here. If you're logged into Cryptorefills, your account email is pre-filled.
3. Pick your crypto
Cryptorefills supports 20+ cryptocurrencies and networks. Bitcoin, Bitcoin via Lightning Network, Ethereum, USDT, USDC, Solana, Litecoin, Dogecoin, TRX, TON and more across networks including Base, Polygon, Arbitrum, Tron, Avalanche, Binance Chain and World Chain. Binance Pay and Gate.io are also available.
4. Complete the payment
Send the amount shown to the address provided (or scan the QR code). Once confirmed, your gift card code appears on screen and is emailed to you.
How to add the gift card to your Airbnb account
This step happens before you book — don't wait until checkout.
- Log in to your Airbnb account
- Go to your profile and select Gift Cards
- Tap Redeem in the bottom-left corner
- Paste your code and select Redeem gift card
The balance is now in your account. When you book a stay, Airbnb applies the credit automatically at checkout.
Which crypto should you use?
The same logic applies here as for any gift card purchase.
Stablecoins (USDT, USDC) are the most predictable. You pay the amount shown, the transaction confirms, you get the code. No price movement to worry about between sending and confirming. USDT on Tron and USDC on Base or Polygon both tend to have low fees.
Bitcoin via Lightning Network is fast and cost-efficient for Bitcoin holders, good for any amount, especially smaller denominations.
Solana and Litecoin are both low-fee options and work well for mid-size purchases.
Ethereum on-chain is fine for larger amounts, though gas fees make it less efficient for smaller ones.
Use what you're already holding. If you're buying a larger gift card value to cover a trip, stablecoins give you the most predictable outcome.
The region rule (Read before you buy)
Airbnb gift cards are tied to the region of your Airbnb account, not to where you're booking. A US Airbnb card loads onto a US account, and that balance can then be used to book a stay anywhere in the world.
The rule is: match the card region to your Airbnb account's home region.
If you're a UK-based Airbnb user booking a week in Lisbon, you need a UK Airbnb gift card, not a Portuguese or US one. Once the balance is on your UK account, you can book the Lisbon stay without issue.
To check your account region: log in to Airbnb, go to Account, then Payments and payouts. Your account currency reflects your registered region.
Cryptorefills carries Airbnb gift cards for multiple regions. Select the one that matches your account before you check out.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Can I use an Airbnb gift card anywhere in the world?
The card must match your account's home region, but once loaded, the credit can be used to book stays in any country where Airbnb operates. A UK account with UK Airbnb credit can book a stay in Japan, Australia, or anywhere else.
Can I split a booking across multiple gift cards?
Yes. You can load multiple gift card codes onto your account and Airbnb will apply the combined balance. Just redeem them all before you book, not at checkout.
What if the stay costs more than my gift card balance?
Airbnb lets you cover the difference with another payment method. Your credit applies first, and you pay the remainder with a card or other method.
Is the delivery really instant?
Yes. Once your crypto payment confirms, the code appears on screen and is emailed to you. No manual review for standard purchases.
Can I send an Airbnb gift card to someone else?
You can buy a gift card and send the code to anyone as long as they have an Airbnb account in the matching region. Once they redeem it, the balance is locked to their account and can't be transferred.
Ready to buy?
You can buy Airbnb gift cards with Bitcoin, USDT, USDC, ETH, Solana and 20+ other cryptocurrencies on Cryptorefills, No KYC, instant delivery.