We are happy to announce that ChargeAutomation is integrated with Hostify!
ChargeAutomation is a FREE online check-in tool used to collect Guest ID, selfie, documents, custom questions, e-signature & display personalized guidebooks.
Another powerful feature of ChargeAutomation is the ability to collect security deposit, reservation payment and Upsell during pre-check-in.
Create single & streamlined flow to collect
✅ Pre-arrival info (ID, Selfie, E-signature, T&C...etc)
✅ Payment (Deposit, Balance, Cancel Fee)
✅ Pre-Authorize (damage deposit hold)
✅ Upsell (Upgrades, Services, Tours ...etc)
✅ Guest Portal (Guidebook, Upsell, Chat)
Why use ChargeAutomation with Hostify?
Online check-in, guidebook and chargeback protection is completely free
You can automate payment collection from your guests for reservations, deposits, taxes, cleaning fees etc.
You can pre-authorize security deposit
You can also do credit card validation
You can automate refunds to guests according to your cancellations and refund policy.
You can upsell guests during online check-in, for example meals, extra guests fees, extra beds, early check ins, insurance, activities, etc.
Create payment links to collect money & share via email, whatsapp, sms or chat
How much does ChargeAutomation cost?
Use ChargeAutomation for FREE or upgrade to one of our powerful professional plans. Choose the right ChargeAutomation for your business, no matter how small or large. View pricing details here.
Setting up ChargeAutomation with Hostify
Login to your Hostify account here https://app.hostify.com/user/login
In the site bar go to Apps and Click on Key Data
Take note of the API Key
Login to your ChargeAutomation account here chargeautomation.com
Connect your payment gateway (for example Stripe, etc) and choose if you want to turn on "Chargeback Protection" feature then click Continue.
On PMS step, choose Hostify from the PMS list
Insert the API Key values from Step 3
Click "Continue"
Now you can continue and customize your guest experience & payment rules per Booking Channel & per Property. Last step is to activate your properties and you're done.
The rules will apply to new reservations after you go live. You can also manually share the same rules to existing reservations if you choose to
How to send a pre-check-in link from Hostify
Each reservation's unique pre check in link can be generated using the following template URL. Copy the template URL below and paste it to your messaging sent through your account.
Hostify
http://app.chargeautomation.com/onlinecheckin?bookingid={{reservation_id}}&firstname={{guest_first}}
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