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Booking.com · Booking.com Terms and Conditions · View original document ↗

Service Provider may require upfront non-refundable payment

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Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
4
Months Monitored
Jul 19, 2026
First Seen
Jul 19, 2026
Last Seen
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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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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

Provision details

Document information
Document
Booking.com Terms and Conditions
Entity
Booking.com
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 12, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-076570
Document ID
CA-D-00237
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
7d5660a32caa6b2f753e92d878682f527057cfec166e387b5d612b2b1307f7fa
Analysis generated
May 12, 2026 13:06 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Booking.com
Document: Booking.com Terms and Conditions
Record ID: CA-P-076570
Captured: 2026-05-12 13:06:56 UTC
SHA-256: 7d5660a32caa6b2f…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/bookingcom/bookingcom-terms-and-conditions/provision/CA-P-076570/service-provider-may-require-upfront-non-refundable-payment/
Accessed: Aug. 3, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Booking.com's Service Provider may require upfront non-refundable payment clause do?

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.”

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 230 platforms. See the full comparison.

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