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Become a Pilot Hotel

Goodbye Deposits,
Hello Revenue!

Replace card holds with a small guest-paid fee. Keep payment protection, remove refund limbo, and lift conversion rates for your hotel.

Become a Pilot Hotel
How It Works

Security Deposits Are Costing You Bookings

The Pain

Hefty $100-$300 card holds trap guest funds for days, leading to frustration, lost bookings, front desk conflicts, and negative reviews.

  • Operational drag from pre-auths and reversals
  • Back-office clean-up costs
  • Lost direct bookings

The Solution

DepositDitch replaces card holds with a small, one-time guest fee. Hotels keep coverage up to their chosen limit while guests keep access to their money.

  • No holds or refund delays
  • Faster check-ins
  • Fewer disputes

Why Hotels Love DepositDitch

New Revenue Stream

At €0 extra cost for hotels! No deposit talks, no cash or card blocks, no refund limbo for guests.

Higher Conversion

Guests keep credit available—more confidence, more direct bookings.

Less Friction

No deposit talks, no cash or card blocks, no refund limbo for guests.

More Benefits That Drive Results

Digital Security

Clear coverage limits, straightforward claims flow, and GDPR-aligned consent processes protect both you and your guests.

Seamless Integration

Offer via PMS or digital check-in today. OTA add-ons are on the roadmap—no new hardware needed.

Save Time

Earn $2–$10 per stay with a transparent, guest-first model that adds to your bottom line.

How DepositDitch Works

A simple three-step process that transforms your check-in experience and eliminates deposit friction.

01

Enable

Easy to integrate into PMS/IBE (reception) or via API for online booking; set coverage limits (€/$200/300/500) and consent — no hardware.

02

Choose

Guest selects “DepositDitch >>> No card hold” at booking/check-in, picks a limit, pays once — revenue auto-split, hotel share goes straight to the hotel account.

03

Protected & Paid

Hotel 100% covered up to the chosen limit; guest starts the holiday without financial restrictions.

Complete Guest & Hotel Journey

Complete Guest & Hotel Journey

Pre-Setup

  • Hotel: Activate product, set fee tiers (200/300/500), define hotel share and consent text.
  • DepositDitch: Enable rules, payments, and reporting systems.

Check-In

  • Guest: DepositDitchSelects “No card hold” option, chooses tier (e.g., $300), pays one-time fee.
  • Hotel: Offers at check-in via checkbox/tier dropdown, posts “DepositDitch Fee” in PMS.

During Stay

  • Guest:Uses services normally with no hold on card.
  • Hotel: Posts incidentals to folio as usual while coverage remains active.

Check-Out

  • No Balance: Guest checks out normally, hotel closes folio.
  • Balance Due: Hotel submits claim with folio and evidence; DepositDitch pays up to tier limit within 5 days.

Open Balances Made Simple

100% covered. 0% hassle.

If a guest leaves a balance, DepositDitch pays the hotel in full (up to the limit) on basic evidence—no back-and-forth with the guest, no admin grind.

And the best part? You unlock a new revenue stream—at no cost to the hotel!

No deposits. More bookings

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$5 Fee

$0

$7.5 Fee

$0

$10 Fee

$0

Final Results / Extra Income / New Revenue

$0 / year
$0 / month

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DepositDitch technically insurance?

Yes, it operates as embedded insurance. We describe it as „coverage/protection“ in the UI while making full policy terms easily accessible during booking.

What are the coverage options?

Hotels can choose coverage limits of $200, $300, or $500 per incident. We recommend matching the limit to your ADR and typical guest profile.

How do we integrate it?

DepositDitch can be offered during digital or in-person check-in through your PMS or IBE. OTA add-ons are on the roadmap. No new hardware required.

More Questions Answered

What does it cost the hotel?

There’s no fixed cost to the hotel. Guests pay the fee, and the property earns $2–$10 per eligible stay depending on the selected coverage tier.

How are claims handled?

If a guest leaves an outstanding balance, the hotel submits a short claim with basic evidence. DepositDitch pays the hotel up to the selected coverage limit—usually within a few business days.

Will this help reviews & conversion?

Yes. Removing holds reduces guest anxiety and refund frustration, leading to smoother stays, fewer complaints, and stronger reviews. It also builds trust with value-conscious bookers—supporting higher conversion rates.

How does this compare to other solutions?

Other options often target vacation rentals or require the hotel to pay fees. DepositDitch is built for hotels, funded directly by guests, and designed to add revenue for the property.
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Ready to Retire Deposits?

Join forward-thinking hotels that are eliminating deposit friction and boosting guest satisfaction. No hardware required. Zero risk to your workflow. Set up in minutes and start earning additional revenue today.

Become a Pilot Hotel

Transform your check-in experience and watch your conversion rates climb while guest complaints about deposits disappear.