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# Protect - Security deposits

# Protect - Security deposits

Peace of mind with Automated Security Deposit collection for Booking.com, Vrbo and direct bookings

## Why collect security deposits?

Our thoughts on the benefits of security deposits

**Peace of mind**. Here are a few benefits:

1. 🛡Protection against damage and misuse.
2. 🙋‍♀️Guests feel more responsible. Honest guests aren't discouraged with a reasonable security deposit. It also deters unsuitable guests.
3. 🏃‍♀️Fastest way to collect funds to pay for repairs before your next guest arrives. Insurance may pay out but can take weeks or months.
4. 🤖Automated collection. With Uplisting's Automated Security Deposit collection for Booking.com, Vrbo and direct bookings (via your Uplisting website) you only get involved if a guest doesn't provide valid payment.