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Yapstone pioneered the vacation rental payment experience; payment processing is in our DNA. We are the leading payment processing platform for the vacation rental industry. Our solution provides property owners, booking platforms, and hosts with an integrated way of accepting payments.
05/29/2026
🚨 Fraud moves fast. Often within hours of a booking.
And in high-value industries like travel and hospitality, one fraudulent reservation can lead to chargebacks, lost revenue, operational headaches, and even property damage.
That’s why fraud prevention can’t start after a dispute, it needs to start before a booking is accepted.
A few simple steps can make a big difference:
✔️ Verify guest identity and payment information
✔️ Watch for last-minute, high-value bookings
✔️ Monitor failed payment attempts and risk alerts
✔️ Confirm payment details at check-in
At Yapstone, we help businesses stay ahead of fraud with purpose-built payment technology, risk monitoring tools, and expert support.
Because when it comes to fraud, prevention is always better than recovery.
👉 Explore our Fraud Prevention Checklist and best practices: https://www.yapstone.com/fraud-prevention-best-practices-and-checklist
What are the biggest challenges facing holiday let businesses today, and how can you overcome them?
➡️Shorter stays – Businesses are experiencing a trend of reduced booking durations.
➡️Shorter booking windows – Guests are booking closer to their holiday dates, which can be stressful for property owners.
➡️Regulations and compliance – While new regulations might seem burdensome, they offer a chance for businesses to stand out, but how?
🎧 Join Chris Baxter from Super Control and find out how to turn these challenges into opportunities for your holiday let business.
Listen or watch the full episode here:
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Understanding your audience is the key to profitable upsells.
A stocked fridge is a hit for large family trips in Canada. Why? No one wants to waste a day grocery shopping during their vacation. Paying extra for that service is worth it.
A $400 early check-in for a rental in Aspen at first glance seems outrageous. But if you check in at 11 a.m., you get a full afternoon of skiing. Check in at 4 p.m., and your day on the slopes is gone. Ski enthusiasts happily pay for that extra time.
The lesson?
Know your audience inside out. When you offer the right upsell, people don’t just rent your property—they invest in the experience.
Listen to or watch the full episode here to learn more: https://bit.ly/3NWLVlm
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