What happens if I don't pay a cancellation fee on Booking?

If you fail to pay for a cancellation on Booking.com, the consequences may vary depending on the cancellation policy of the accommodation you booked and Booking.com's policies. Generally, properties may have policies that require you to either charge a cancellation fee or pay the full amount of your reservation if you fail to pay for a cancellation.

If you do not honor this payment, several problems may arise:

1. **Credit card charge**: If you provided your credit card details at the time of booking, the accommodation may automatically charge the cancellation fee or the amount due to your card.

2. **Payment Requests**: If payment is not made automatically, you may receive direct payment requests from the accommodation or through Booking.com.

3. **Reference to debt collection agencies**: If you continue to default, the debt may be transferred to a debt collection agency, which could negatively impact your credit history.

4. **Inability to make future reservations**: Booking.com may block your account or limit your ability to make future reservations through their site.

5. **Legal Action**: In extreme cases, the accommodation may decide to take legal action to recover the amounts owed.

It is important to read the accommodation's cancellation policies carefully when booking and, if you encounter any problems, try to resolve the situation directly with the accommodation or via Booking.com customer service.

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