Hosting with Sinistar lets you earn money when policyholders book your accommodation. We keep payments simple and secure, so you can focus on hosting. Here’s how it works.
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When will you get paid?
Your payment schedule depends on the length of the rental:
30 days or less
You’ll receive your full payment 10–14 business days after the guest checks in.
31 days or more
You’ll get paid monthly, on the 10th–14th business day of each month.
First payment: 10–14 business days after check-in.
Following payments: Monthly, until the rental ends.
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Suppose your rental starts on November 2, 2023, and ends on January 15, 2024. Here is when you would receive each payment.
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How will you get paid?
Payments go straight to your bank account via direct deposit. To set this up, email a cancelled cheque (cheque specimen) to [email protected].
One cancelled cheque covers all your rentals. You only need to send a new one if you change your bank account.
How is your payment calculated?
You set a nightly price when you bid for a rental. We multiply this by the number of nights, then subtract the 12.5% service fee (which is taxable) and any other taxes.
For a full month, we use a maximum of 29 nights. Here’s an example:
Nightly price: $100
For 29 nights: $100 × 29 = $2,900
Service fee: $2,900 × 12.5% = $362.50
Payout (before other taxes): $2,900 - $362.50 = $2,537.50
When you set your price, our form shows a real-time breakdown of the service fee, taxes, and your earnings, so you know exactly what you’ll get. Want more details? Check out Understanding Service Fees.
How to earn more?
Set a competitive price to attract more guests. Our guide on How to Set the Price for Your Accommodation offers tips to maximize your earnings.
Setting up your payments
To get paid, follow these steps:
Email a cancelled cheque to [email protected] to provide your bank details for direct deposit.
Email [email protected] to provide any required payment details or to update them.
Our team will ensure your account is set up correctly to receive payments smoothly.