Why do I get charged a booking fee?


Why do I get charged a booking fee? A booking fee is a charge that covers the cost of processing and administering your reservation, including expenses like credit card fees, administrative costs, and third-party booking platform fees. The amount of the fee can vary and can be a flat fee, a percentage of the total booking, or a combination of both.


Is it cheaper to buy on Trainline or station?

Trainline rely entirely on making sales to people who fall for their adverts. On the contrary, whether you are buying in advance or on the day (which may be more expensive), it is always cheaper to use the actual operators' websites or book at a station.


How do I dispute a charge on booking com?

What should I do? If Booking.com charged you incorrectly, visit the Help Center. We'll likely need a copy of your bank statement showing the incorrect charges as well as your booking confirmation number and PIN. If the property charged you incorrectly, reach out to the property directly for help.


Is a booking fee refundable?

–Booking fees. In general, these are not refundable, regardless of the situation. However, they should be of a reasonable level and really should take into account the situation of your client. This may be down to good customer relations or your booking terms & conditions.


How do I waive my booking com fees?

Make the Guest logon to their account click the reservation then click cancel, they can start the process from there to cancel and request waiver. The system will notify you to approve, literally that simple.


How do I avoid booking cancellation fees?

The trick? Simply move the date of your booking to a later date (which can usually be done free of charge), then cancel it - which often means you are within the free cancellation period and won't have to pay cancellation fees.