Originally Posted by
lrdpenn
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.
If you search in the local currency the amount in USD still includes 3% conversion fee (if compared to mid-market rates on xe.com). But if you search in USD it's, actually, double than that.
Is there any way for me to pay in host's local currency and let my bank do the exchange? Is it legal for airbnb to force me to use their exchange option/service?