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Paying by bank transfer

Where the bank details are, what the payment reference is for, and what happens after you pay.

Bank transfer is the only way to pay on BukNau. When you book, the operator's bank details appear on your booking page along with a payment reference. Put that reference on your transfer so the operator can match the money to your booking.

  1. 1Book the listing. Your dates are held straight away.
  2. 2Open the booking page and copy the bank details and payment reference. The reference is available a few minutes after booking — there is a short hold of 8 minutes first.
  3. 3Make the transfer from your bank app, internet banking or a branch. Put the payment reference in the transfer description.
  4. 4Back on your booking page, tap “I've made the transfer”. The operator is told to look for it.
  5. 5When the operator sees the money in their account they confirm the booking. You get a confirmation email and the booking shows as Confirmed.

Your dates are held while you pay. The default hold is 2 days, and some operators set their own — the exact time is on your booking page. If the hold runs out before the operator has recorded a payment, the booking is released so someone else can take the dates.

Only ever pay to the bank details shown on your BukNau booking page. Never pay to details sent by email, chat or text, even if they look like they come from the operator. Keep your transfer receipt.

If an operator says they cannot find your payment, they can raise a query on the booking. You will be emailed and asked for your receipt. A query that is not resolved within 3 days lapses in your favour.

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Paying by bank transfer

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Quick answers

Do I pay BukNau or the operator?

The operator, directly, by bank transfer to the details on your booking page. BukNau never holds your money and never asks you to pay BukNau.

Can I pay by card, PayPal or mobile money?

Not yet. Bank transfer is the only payment method, because it is the way money already moves for local operators. You can transfer from a bank app, internet banking or a branch.

How long do I have to pay?

Your dates are held for 2 days by default. Some operators set their own window, and the exact deadline is shown on your booking page. If the operator has not recorded your payment by then, the booking is released.

Where is my payment reference?

On your booking page in My Trips, a few minutes after you book — there is a short hold of 8 minutes first. Put the reference in the description of your bank transfer so the operator can match it.

Someone emailed me different bank details. Should I use them?

No. Only ever pay to the bank details shown on your BukNau booking page. Operators cannot change the details on a booking by email or chat. If you receive different details, do not pay, and tell us straight away.

For travellers. Last checked against the product on 2026-09-19.

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