How to Automate Uplisting Payments with ChargeAutomation
Uplisting payments already cover some basics on their own. Add ChargeAutomation, and more of each booking runs by itself.
Uplisting has a channel manager, auto guest messages, a direct booking site and a unified inbox. It also has eSign rental agreements and guest ID checks. And it collects its own security deposits for Booking.com, Vrbo and direct bookings.
This article covers what Uplisting already does for you, how the ChargeAutomation link works and what it adds on top.
Key Takeaways
Uplisting already has a channel manager, a unified inbox and eSign rental agreements. It also takes security deposits for Booking.com, Vrbo and direct bookings.
ChargeAutomation links to Uplisting. It extends deposits and ID checks to all booking sources and adds upsells that run on their own.
Once the link is live, guests can complete biometric ID checks and payment in one automated flow.
Setup is usually self-serve and done in a few minutes, with no contract required.
Automated upselling through this stack may help some operators grow add-on revenue by up to 490 percent year over year.
What Uplisting Already Automates
Uplisting puts bookings, prices, open dates and stay rules for every linked channel in one dashboard. Its unified inbox keeps guest messages in one feed.
You can sign rental agreements online and download them as PDFs. Uplisting can also collect security deposits on its own for Booking.com, Vrbo and direct bookings.
Owner statements, expense tracking and custom fee formulas are built in too. These help managers who report to owners.
A tool like ChargeAutomation usually adds the rest: payments, upsells and biometric ID checks that work across every channel and gateway:
Biometric guest ID checks
Security deposit pre-authorization for all booking sources
Scheduled payment charges
OTA virtual credit card processing
AI-timed upsell offers for upgrades and add-ons
How ChargeAutomation Extends Uplisting's Payment Flow
ChargeAutomation links to Uplisting, so booking data flows in on its own. It then applies the payment and upsell rules you set for that property.
This can extend deposits and ID checks to booking sources that Uplisting does not cover by itself. It also adds biometric ID checks and AI-timed upsell offers to the guest flow.
Setup is self-serve and free to start, with no contract. Linking the two platforms usually takes these steps:
Connect your Uplisting account in ChargeAutomation
Set payment and deposit rules for each property
Turn on biometric ID checks for check-in
Turn on upsells that run on their own
Check your gateway settings
Test with a sample booking
What Gets Automated Once ChargeAutomation Is Connected
Once it is live, ChargeAutomation applies your payment rules, ID checks and upsell offers to every new Uplisting booking. You do not need to set up each one by hand.
This pairs Uplisting’s channel and message tools with a payment and revenue layer built for that job.
Here is what usually becomes automatic:
Deposit and ID checks for every booking source, not only Booking.com, Vrbo and direct
More upsell revenue with no extra staff time
Fewer manual payment follow-ups per booking
Easier matching of payments to bookings across a multi-channel Uplisting calendar
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Uplisting integrate with ChargeAutomation?
Yes. ChargeAutomation links to Uplisting, so bookings sync on their own. Each one then gets the payment, ID check and upsell rules you set.
Does Uplisting already collect security deposits on its own?
Uplisting can collect security deposits on its own for Booking.com, Vrbo and direct bookings. ChargeAutomation can extend that to all channels. It also adds biometric ID checks and upsells that run on their own.
Is ChargeAutomation free to use with Uplisting?
Yes. ChargeAutomation is free to start with no contract, and it grows with your booking volume.
What does ChargeAutomation add beyond Uplisting's eSign rental agreements?
On top of Uplisting's eSign and messaging tools, ChargeAutomation adds biometric ID checks. It also adds payment schedules and AI-timed upsell offers.
How long does setup take between Uplisting and ChargeAutomation?
Most operators finish the connection in a few minutes. After that, it runs on its own for future bookings. Start for free at chargeautomation.com
