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Escrow-Protected Payments. $5 Flat.

Every rental is protected by automated escrow powered by Stripe. Renter funds are held securely and only released to the DVC member after check-in is confirmed. Pay via ACH bank transfer for just $5 — no matter the rental amount.

Stripe-powered escrow
Owner paid only after check-in
Full refund if reservation fails
Binding contract on every deal

Why ACH Bank Transfer?

ACH is the smartest way to fund escrow. One flat fee, no percentage — whether your rental is $500 or $5,000.

$5

Flat fee. Capped. Period.

Stripe ACH charges 0.8% with a $5.00 cap. On a $3,000 rental, the processing fee is $5 instead of $87.30 with a credit card — deducted from proceeds, not charged to the renter.

Payment Method Fee Structure $1,000 Rental $3,000 Rental
ACH Bank Transfer 0.8% capped at $5.00 $5.00 $5.00
Credit Card (Visa/MC) 2.9% + $0.30 $29.30 $87.30
Debit Card 2.9% + $0.30 $29.30 $87.30

How ACH Payment Works

Securely connect your bank account in 60 seconds. No routing numbers to type — just log into your bank.

1

Click "Fund Escrow"

After both parties sign the rental agreement, the renter clicks the Fund Escrow button on the deal page.

2

Connect Your Bank (via Plaid)

A secure popup opens where you log into your online banking (Chase, BofA, Wells Fargo, etc.). Plaid verifies your account instantly — no routing or account numbers needed.

3

Funds Are Debited

Stripe initiates the ACH transfer. Funds leave your account in 1-2 business days and settle in the escrow trust account within 2-4 days.

4

Escrow Confirmed

Both parties receive email confirmation that escrow is fully funded. The DVC member can now book the reservation.

The Full Escrow Lifecycle

From signed contract to owner payout — every step is automated, transparent, and protected.

1

Both Parties Sign the Rental Agreement

The contract specifies the resort, points, dates, rental price, and escrow terms. E-signatures are captured and the agreement is stored. No funds move until both sign.

Renter Owner
2

Renter Funds Escrow via ACH

The renter clicks "Fund Escrow" and connects their bank through Plaid. Stripe initiates the ACH debit for the full rental amount. The $5 processing fee is deducted from the member's proceeds at payout — the renter pays nothing extra.

Renter
3

Escrow Confirmed — Funds Held by Stripe

Once the ACH settles (2-4 business days), the system marks escrow as fully funded. Both parties are emailed. Funds are held in Stripe's trust account — not by DVCHomeResort.

Automated
4

DVC Member Books the Reservation

The owner logs into their Disney account and books the reservation in the renter's name. They enter the Disney confirmation number into DVCSafePay as proof.

Owner
5

Reservation Verified

The system validates the confirmation number. Both parties are notified the deal is confirmed and locked in.

Automated
6

Check-In Day — Owner Gets Paid

24 hours before check-in, the system checks for open disputes. If none, funds are automatically released to the owner's connected bank account via Stripe Connect. The owner receives their payout in 1-3 business days.

Automated
7

Dispute? Funds Frozen for Review

If the renter files a dispute before check-in, funds are frozen and a manual review is triggered. If the reservation was cancelled or not fulfilled, the renter receives a full refund.

Protection

Who Pays What

The renter pays the full rental amount. The ACH processing fee and platform service fee are deducted from the member's proceeds — the renter sees one simple price.

Renter Pays

Rental amount (points x rate) Total price
Extra fees None
What renter sees One simple price

Deducted from Member's Proceeds

Rental proceeds Total deal value
ACH processing fee $5.00 flat
Platform service fee Per-point fee
Listing fee $0
Payout to member Proceeds minus fees

How Owners Get Paid

One-time setup via Stripe Connect. After that, every payout goes directly to your bank — automatically.

1

Click "Set Up Payouts"

From your dashboard, click the setup button. You'll be redirected to a Stripe-hosted page.

2

Connect Your Bank

Enter your bank routing and account number (or connect via Plaid). Stripe verifies your identity — standard banking requirement.

3

Automatic Payouts

On check-in day, funds are released to your connected account automatically. Arrives in 1-3 business days via ACH.

4

Tax Reporting Handled

Stripe handles 1099 tax reporting for you automatically. No extra paperwork at year-end.

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