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Little Hotelier Pay: Frequently asked questions

Find answers to frequently asked questions about Little Hotelier Pay.

Third-party payment gateways

Note: This article applies only to Little Hotelier Pay only.

Third-party payment gateways (such as PayPal) have their own processes - for help contact that provider directly.

What is Little Hotelier Pay?

Little Hotelier Pay is our fully integrated, secure, payment solution for small properties. Process payments, manage transactions and payouts, send payment requests and set up automated payments – all in a single place. Get real-time insights and simplify any reconciliation and record-keeping processes.

How much does it cost?

  • No setup or monthly fees

  • Transaction fees vary based on the country where your property is located, card network (Visa, Mastercard, etc.) and card type (domestic, international, premium)

  • American Express, China Pay union, Discover & Diners Club, Japan Credit Bureau (JCB), Virtual Credit Cards, Commercial Cards may incur higher fees

You can view the fees for Little Hotelier Pay:

  • Before activation: The specific fees are listed on the activation form

  • After activation: Go to My apps > Payments > Transactions. Click on a specific transaction to view the fee charged. For any further questions about transaction fees for your Little Hotelier Pay subscription, contact our support team

Getting started

How do I activate Little Hotelier Pay?

Note: Only Admin users can activate Little Hotelier Pay.

Via Front Desk

  1. Go to Front Desk > Setup > Guest Payment Options > Payment Gateways

  2. Click on Activate now

  3. Follow the steps on-screen to set up Little Hotelier Pay for your property

Via Direct Booking

  1. Go to My apps > Direct Booking > Setup

  2. Click on Payment > Activate now

  3. Follow the steps on-screen to set up Little Hotelier Pay for your property

  4. Verify your account as prompted

How do I process a payment?

Once you have activated Little Hotelier Pay, you can now process payments for reservations.

  1. Navigate to Front Desk > Calendar or Reservations

  2. Find and open reservation

  3. Click Process Payment

  4. Enter payment amount (or tick Deposit for deposit payments)

  5. Enter card details (or use saved details if available)

  6. Click Process

What payment methods are accepted?

  • Major credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express (not available in Malaysia)

  • Region specific cards: JCB, Union Pay, Discover, Diners Card

  • Virtual credit cards (VCCs) from online travel agents (OTAs)

  • Digital wallets (for booking engine deposits): Apple Pay, Google Pay

  • iDEAL | Wero (Available in selected European countries)

What currencies are accepted?

Payments are accepted in your property’s local currency.

If you use Direct Booking, guests can have the option to pay in their local currency at checkout or when paying via a payment request link.

What types of payments can I process?

  • Stored payment details: Process payments using card information provided by OTA’s

  • New payment methods: Enter card details directly into reservations

  • Payment requests: Send secure payment links to guests

  • Non-reservation payments: Process through the Virtual terminal


Account

How do I update my bank account details?

To update bank account details or request to change payouts from daily to monthly, email our support team with:

  • Registered legal business name

  • Current bank account number

  • Reason for update

  • New bank account details

  • Any relevant additional information

What permissions do general users have?

General users can process payments and view credit card details.

How can I access monthly invoices?

  1. Navigate to My Apps > Payments > Invoices

  2. Click Generate

  3. Invoices will be sent to your registered email address

Note: Invoices for the previous month’s activity are available from the third business day of each month.


Payments and refunds

How do I process a refund?

For reservations:

  1. Open the reservation in Front Desk > Calendar or Reservations

  2. Click Payments tab

  3. Select Process Refund

  4. Confirm amount

For virtual terminal:

  1. Navigate to My Apps > Payments > Transactions

  2. Click the transaction

  3. Click Refund

  4. Confirm amount

Note: Refunds must be issued within 90 days of processing the payment.

Is there a fee to process a refund?

No fee applies to the refund transaction itself, however the original transaction fee will not be refunded.

Third-party payment gateways such as PayPal charge their own processing fees.

What is a chargeback?

A chargeback occurs when a cardholder disputes a payment with their bank or card issuer. The card issuer then processes a refund to reverse the payment.

If a chargeback is initiated:

  • The disputed amount will be immediately withdrawn from your Little Hotelier Pay account balance

  • This happens automatically when the cardholder’s bank processes the dispute

Chargebacks differ from standard refunds as they are initiated by the cardholder’s bank, not by your property.


Payouts

Once I process a payment, how long does it take to arrive in my bank account?

Payouts are sent to your linked bank account once per day and take 2–7 business days to arrive, depending on your bank and location. Allow extra time for your first payout while we verify your details.

How do I update my bank account details?

Your linked bank account is shown in Payments > Payouts > Linked account. To change it, contact our support team from an Admin user with your registered business name, current and new bank details, the reason for the change, and the date it should take effect.


Other features

What is auto top up?

When enabled, auto top up automatically transfers funds from your bank account when your balance reaches zero, ensuring you can continue processing refunds.

What is a payment request?

A secure payment link sent to guests, allowing them to make payment using their preferred card through a secure webpage.

How do I print a payment confirmation for a Little Hotelier Pay transaction?

To print a payment confirmation for a Little Hotelier Pay transaction:

  1. Go to My Apps > Payments > Transactions.

  2. Find the transaction and click on it.

  3. Click on Print confirmation.


Security and compliance

How long are card details stored for?

Card details must be processed within seven days after checkout, after which they’re automatically deleted to adhere to PCI DSS requirements.

Why do I need to provide additional verification information?

Additional verification may be required due to Know Your Customer (KYC) obligations which vary by country and can include:

  • For individuals: Personal address details, job titles or verified identification

  • For companies: Business registration details, board member information or executive details

Note: Requirements are outlined in activation form and additional information may be requested periodically to maintain compliance with our regulators and banking partners.

​​Does Little Hotelier use Stripe?

Little Hotelier Pay is our integrated payment solution that we've built specifically for hotels. To provide you with secure, reliable payment processing, we've partnered with Stripe - one of the world's leading payment infrastructure providers.

Here's how it works:

  • Little Hotelier provides the hospitality-specific technology and integration

  • Stripe powers the underlying payment processing infrastructure

  • This partnership combines our deep understanding of hotel operations with Stripe's robust, secure payment technology

Think of it like this: Little Hotelier Pay is your complete payment solution designed for hotels, while Stripe works behind the scenes as the secure payment processor that handles the actual card transactions, compliance, and global payment methods.

This means you get:

  • Bank-level security and PCI compliance through Stripe's infrastructure

  • Seamless integration with your existing Little Hotelier tools

  • Access to multiple payment methods and currencies

  • Simplified reconciliation and reporting in one place

Your funds are processed securely and deposited directly to your designated bank account according to your payout schedule.

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