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"If the Service Provider requires an upfront payment, it may be taken or pre-authorized when you make your booking, and it may be non-refundable.Excerpt from Booking.com's Terms and Conditions
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The clause states: “If the Service Provider requires an upfront payment, it may be taken or pre-authorized when you make your booking, and it may be non-refundable.”
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