PayBridge is NightsBridge's simple and secure solution for automating and receiving online payments by offering card payments online. PayBridge also offers in-house payments using a secure credit card link.
A PayBridge application form and overview are available at the end of this article.
Why should you offer card payments to guests?
- When guests can book and pay online, it may increase conversion as it creates a seamless and more efficient process for the guest.
- By offering cards as a payment option, it also means you will get paid within a set time period.
- If a guest has already paid for their stay before checking in, they are more likely to be committed to taking up their booking, especially for Booking.com bookings.
The benefits of PayBridge
This is a summary of the benefits of PayBridge.
- The automatic processing saves you time as the deposit for the booking is already paid when it is received.
- Virtual card processing makes sure that payments are made on time and not missed.
- A secure credit card link gives you and your guest more options for balance payments.
- Payment transactions are made to you on time.
- Having payment details consolidated on the NightsBridge system saves you time and admin.
- There is sense of community and support on payments from NightsBridge.
For a more detailed explanation of the benefits, read: What are the benefits of PayBridge?
On which booking sites can PayBridge collect the deposit?
- Booking.com
- Own website
- Social Media pages
- Google Hotels
On which booking sites can PayBridge collect the balance?
PayBridge can be used to collect the balance payment on any booking (plus any extras) where the channel has taken a deposit of less than 100%.
Corporates and agents
- PayBridge will facilitate some of the payments and invoicing on your behalf once you click on the payment link on the voucher you receive from a corporate or agent.
- If a corporate or agent pays via a virtual card, and PayBridge is not activated for your property and you cannot process virtual cards via a card machine, you will not be able to get the full payment for the guest.
Please note: if you see you have received a payment via PayBridge, it doesn't necessarily mean that PayBridge is activated on their account (e.g. if it's a corporate or agent that has transferred the funds via PayBridge).