Payment, pricing, and refunds

Paying for your experience

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Payment through hekaya

Some people might suggest chatting with others outside of hekaya, like on facebook messenger or through text messages.

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Paying outside hekaya

In most cases, Hekaya collects the entire cost of your reservation.

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Payment method accepted.

Hekaya is supporting online payment.

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Supported currencies

Hekaya gives you choices of 2 currencies (OMR and USD) to make the reservations.

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Issues with your payment transaction

This can happen for a number of different reasons, from an expired credit card to fraud prevention.

Refunds

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Your refund amount

The amount of your refund depends on your reservation’s cancellation policy and when you cancel.

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When you’ll get your refund

If you qualify for a refund, we'll process your refund right after you cancel your booking.

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Request a refund

We will automatically handle the refund by using the payment method you originally used to make the reservation.

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Tracking your receipt

We're here to simplify this process for you, and it's as easy as heading over to your Trips.

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Making a claim to refund

Your initial step should be to message your host, informing them of your situation and inquiring about the possibility of a refund.

Pricing and fees

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Hekaya service fees

To help us maintaining the system and customer service, we are charging 10% on top of the host charge and other taxes.

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How pricing works

How the total price of a reservation is calculated.

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Service fees refund

You can get a refund for the service fee if you cancel before the free cancellation period for your reservation expires.

Coupons, credits, and gift cards

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How do coupons work?

Coupon codes are unique, they have an expiry date, and they can only be used once. Make sure you apply the coupon before you book.

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What should i do if my coupon code isn’t working?

There are a number of reasons a coupon code might not work – for instance, it could have expired or already been used.

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What happens to the coupon i used if my host cancels?

If your host cancels a reservation you used a coupon on, your coupon code will remain active and can be used toward another reservation.

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Use of coupons terms

Hekaya has implemented a specific policy regarding the usage of coupons on its platform, and these terms and conditions are applicable to all users.

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Purchasing and using a Hekaya gift card

Hekaya gift cards can be used to give the gift a one-of-a-kind experience. They can be purchased online via our platform.

Invoices and receipts

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Locating your VAT invoice

A Value Added Tax (VAT) invoice is generated whenever hekaya applies VAT to its service fees.

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Finding receipts from past bookings

You can go to your Trips to find a receipt for a completed stay.

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Print your reservation details

You can print the details for an upcoming or completed reservation from your browser.

Taxes

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Value Added Tax (VAT) and how it applies to you

Value Added Tax (VAT) is a tax that is levied on the sale of goods and services.

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Taxes for guests

Sometimes, local regulations mandate that Hosts charge a tax to their guests.

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Other taxes

Please note that additional taxes may apply depending on the specific experiences you book.

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