Change your currency in account settings
Airbnb shows prices in the currency of the country where you are browsing, but you can change what currency appears on your screen. Go to your profile icon in the top right, select Account, then scroll to Payments and payouts. Under that section, find Currency and choose the currency you want to see prices in. The change takes effect when ready across the site.
Your choice affects only what you see on the website and app — it does not change what you actually pay. When you book, you will still be charged in the currency Airbnb converts to based on your payment method and location. The display currency is purely for your convenience while browsing listings.
Key Takeaways
- Currency settings are in your Account menu under Payments and payouts, and the change shows up right away.
- Changing the display currency does not change what you pay — Airbnb still converts to the currency your payment method uses.
- If you do not see a currency option in Payments and payouts, your account may be set to show prices in your local currency automatically.
- The currency you choose applies to the website and the mobile app on all devices where you are signed in.
Why Airbnb shows different currencies in different places
Airbnb defaults to showing prices in the currency of the country you are browsing from. If you are in France, you see euros. If you travel to Japan and log in there, you see yen. This is why the same listing might display different numbers depending on where you open it.
Hosts set their prices in their own currency, and Airbnb converts those prices to whatever currency you have selected. The conversion rate Airbnb uses is updated daily and may differ slightly from your bank's rate. When you actually book and pay, your bank or payment processor may explore their own conversion rate on top of that.
What happens when you book in a different currency
Once you complete a booking, Airbnb sends you a receipt showing the price in the currency you selected. However, your credit card or payment method will charge you in the currency your bank processes — usually the currency tied to your card's home country. Your bank then converts that amount using their own exchange rate.
This means you may see one number on your Airbnb receipt and a slightly different number on your bank statement, depending on the conversion rates each company used. Neither Airbnb nor your bank is wrong — they straightforward use different rates. Check your bank statement to see the final amount you were charged.
Changing currency on the Airbnb app
The process is the same on the mobile app as on the website. Tap your profile icon at the bottom right, then tap Account. Scroll down to Payments and payouts and select Currency. Choose your preferred currency from the list and confirm. The app will refresh and show prices in your new currency.
If you switch currencies on the website, the change syncs to your app automatically once you sign out and back in. You do not need to change the setting twice.
When currency settings do not appear
Some accounts do not show a currency option in the Payments and payouts section. This usually means Airbnb has locked your currency to match your payment method or account location for legal or payment processing reasons. Accounts in certain countries, or accounts that use specific payment methods, may not have the option to change currency manually.
If you cannot find the currency setting, contact Airbnb Support through the Help Center. They can tell you whether your account is restricted and, if so, why. In most cases, the currency you see is the one you will be charged in, so there is no workaround needed.
Currency and your booking confirmation
Your booking confirmation email shows the price in the currency you selected at the time of booking. If you change your currency setting after you book, the confirmation email does not update — it stays in the currency you chose during checkout. Your actual charge remains the same regardless of what currency label appears on the receipt.
If you need to dispute a charge or check what you were actually billed, look at your bank or credit card statement, not your Airbnb receipt. Your bank statement shows the amount in the currency your card was charged in, which is the authoritative record.
Exchange rates and hidden fees
Airbnb updates its conversion rates daily, but the rate you see while browsing may not be the rate used when you book. Airbnb applies the rate that is current at the moment you complete payment, not the rate shown on the listing page. This can cause small differences between what you expected to pay and what actually appears on your receipt.
Your bank or credit card company may also add their own markup or fee when they convert the charge. This is separate from Airbnb's conversion and is set by your financial institution. You can ask your bank what their conversion rate and fees are before you book if you want to estimate your final cost accurately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does changing my currency setting affect what I pay?
No. Changing the currency display changes only what you see on the screen. You are still charged in the currency your payment method uses. Airbnb converts the host's price to your selected currency for display, but the actual charge depends on your bank and payment method.
Why does my receipt show a different amount than my bank statement?
Airbnb and your bank use different exchange rates. Airbnb converts the price when you book, and your bank converts again when they process the charge. Both rates are updated daily, so they rarely match exactly. Your bank statement is the accurate record of what you were charged.
Can I change my currency after I book?
Yes, you can change your currency setting anytime. However, your booking confirmation email will still show the price in the currency you selected at checkout. The change does not affect what you were charged — only what currency future listings display in.
What if my currency option is missing from my account?
Some accounts are locked to a single currency for payment processing or legal reasons. If you do not see a currency setting, contact Airbnb Support through the Help Center. They can explain whether your account is restricted and whether you have other options.
Is Airbnb's exchange rate better than my bank's?
Airbnb's rate and your bank's rate are usually similar but not identical. Neither is necessarily better — they are just different companies using different sources. If you want to know which is more favorable, compare Airbnb's rate on your receipt to the rate your bank charged on your statement.