Security Deposits
Afto does not require a cash security deposit or a separate deposit authorization hold at booking or pickup.
Prelaunch: Live guest bookings are not open yet. This reflects the current launch configuration.
How protection plans work without a deposit
Your protection plan sets your damage responsibility if you're found at fault. That responsibility is not collected in advance as a deposit. The price of the protection plan you select is included in the trip total shown at checkout.
See Choosing a Protection Plan (Guest) for the available plans and Protection Plans Terms for the terms that apply to a claim.
What checkout shows
Checkout shows the trip charges that are due for your booking. It does not add a security-deposit line or an amount due at pickup.
A pending card authorization related to processing the booking payment is not a security deposit. Your bank may display that payment authorization while the booking is being completed or a host is reviewing a request.
If damage is reported
A host must report damage through Afto's claims process. You can review the report and respond with evidence before a decision is made. Any responsibility follows the protection plan and claims terms for the trip; Afto does not use a prepaid deposit to settle a claim.