Where to Find the Currency Setting

Open the Airbnb app and tap the profile icon in the bottom right corner. From there, tap Settings and privacy, then scroll down to find Currency. Tap it to see a list of currencies Airbnb supports in your region. Select the one you want, and the app will when ready show all prices in that currency.

The currency you choose affects only how prices display to you in the app — it does not change what you actually pay. Your payment method and the final charge depend on your location, the listing's location, and Airbnb's conversion rates at the time of booking.

Key Takeaways

  • Currency settings are found under your profile icon, then Settings and privacy, then Currency.
  • Changing your display currency does not change the actual price you pay or your payment method.
  • Airbnb shows prices in your chosen currency using its own conversion rate, which may differ from your bank's rate.
  • You can change your currency setting at any time, even after you have booked a reservation.

What Currency Options Are Available

Airbnb supports over 30 currencies, including USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, AUD, JPY, CNY, INR, and many others. The exact list depends on your account location and the countries where you search for listings. If you do not see your preferred currency in the list, it may not be supported for your region yet.

When you select a currency, Airbnb converts all listing prices, service fees, and taxes into that currency using its own exchange rate. This rate is set daily and may be different from what your bank or credit card company would charge you. The actual amount you pay in your home currency depends on your payment method and your bank's conversion rate at the time of the transaction.

How Airbnb Converts Prices

When you book a listing, Airbnb charges you in the currency of the listing's country unless you change your payment method. For example, if you book a property in France and your currency is set to USD, you will see the price in dollars in the app, but Airbnb may charge your card in euros at checkout. Your credit card company then converts that charge back to your home currency at their own rate.

To avoid surprise conversion fees, check the currency shown at checkout before you confirm your booking. The checkout page always shows you the exact currency and amount you will be charged. If you want to pay in a different currency, some payment methods allow you to choose, but this option is not always available.

Changing Currency on Different Devices

The process is the same on iPhone and Android: tap your profile icon, go to Settings and privacy, and select Currency. On a web browser, click your profile icon in the top right, click Settings, then click Currency on the left side of the page. Your choice syncs across all your devices, so if you change it on your phone, it will update on your computer too.

If you use Airbnb on multiple devices and see different currencies, log out completely and log back in. This forces the app to refresh your settings. If the problem continues, clear your app cache (on Android, go to Settings > Apps > Airbnb > Storage > Clear Cache; on iPhone, delete and reinstall the app).

Why Your Display Currency Might Not Match Your Charge

Your display currency and your billing currency are separate. You might see prices in USD but be charged in EUR if the listing is in Europe and your payment method is set to that region. Airbnb's app shows you what the price is in your chosen currency, but the actual transaction happens in the listing's local currency or the currency linked to your payment method.

This is why the amount you see in the app may not match the amount on your credit card statement. Your bank converts the charge from the listing's currency to your home currency, and that conversion rate is usually different from Airbnb's rate. To see the exact charge before you book, always check the checkout page, which shows the final currency and amount.

Changing Currency Before and After Booking

You can change your currency setting at any time, even after you have made a reservation. If you change it after booking, the app will show your past and upcoming reservations in the new currency, but this does not affect what you were charged or what you will be charged. The price you paid is locked in at the time of booking.

If you want to see what you paid in a different currency for reference, change your currency setting and look at your reservation details. The app will convert the original price for display purposes only. Your actual receipt and credit card statement will always show the currency you were charged in at the time of the booking.

Troubleshooting Currency Display Problems

If your currency setting is not saving, make sure you are fully logged into your Airbnb account. Log out, close the app completely, and log back in. Then go to Settings and privacy and try changing the currency again. If it still does not stick, try restarting your phone.

If you see prices in a currency you did not choose, check your Settings and privacy to confirm what currency is actually selected. Sometimes the app defaults to the currency of the country you are currently in, even if you have set a different one. You can override this by manually selecting your preferred currency again. If prices still show in the wrong currency after that, contact Airbnb support through the app by tapping your profile icon, then Help.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does changing my currency save me money?

No. Changing your display currency only changes how prices appear in the app. You pay the same amount regardless of which currency you choose to view. Your actual charge depends on the listing's location and your payment method, not your display setting.

Can I pay in a currency different from the listing's currency?

Sometimes. At checkout, Airbnb may offer you the option to pay in your home currency instead of the listing's local currency, but this is not always available. If the option appears, Airbnb will show you the conversion rate before you confirm. Your credit card company may also convert the charge if you decline Airbnb's conversion offer.

Why is the price different on my credit card statement?

Your bank converts the charge from the listing's currency to your home currency at their own exchange rate, which is different from Airbnb's rate. This is why the amount on your statement may be higher or lower than what you saw in the app. Always check the checkout page to see the exact currency and amount you will be charged.

Will changing my currency affect my existing reservations?

No. Changing your currency setting only changes how prices display in the app going forward. Your past bookings and what you paid are not affected. If you want to see an old reservation in a different currency, change your setting and view the reservation details — the app will convert it for display only.

What if my preferred currency is not in the list?

Airbnb supports over 30 currencies, but not all currencies are available in every region. If you do not see your currency, it may not be supported for your account location yet. You can contact Airbnb support to ask if your currency will be added, or you can use a supported currency that is common in your region as a workaround.