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Does anybody know how to get rid of airbnb's conversion fees? I tried searching all listings in host's currency, but once I get to the payment page airbnb changes it to my bank's currency and adds 3% conversion fee. But my CC issuing bank doesn't charge ANY conversion fees. So, I'd rather pay in host's currency but it seems that airbnb doesn't allow that.
Any idea how to get around this mandatory conversion fee?
If your search is in the host currency, when you get to the payment page, Airbnb will show the total in the host currency. There will be note below the total that states the charge will be in USD, but the amount listed in USD does *not* include the 3% fee. If you were to switch to USD and redo the booking, you'll notice the amount you would be charged includes the fee.