Swikly

Swikly is a French solution specialising in digitising and securing security deposits for short-term rentals. Using a secure card imprint system (a pre-authorisation that is not charged), Swikly protects properties against damage without affecting guests' card limits, and handles collection when a claim arises.

Swikly is designed for property managers and operators managing furnished properties:

• 15 to 50 properties: property managers wanting to do away with cheques and cash for security deposits.
• 50 to 200 properties: City-based managers automating deposit collection before sending lock access codes.

• Non-blocking deposit imprint: Secures the security deposit by card with no charge or hold on the guest's account.
• Guaranteed collection in case of damage: Claims handling with mediation and secure collection of repair costs on presentation of quotes/invoices.
• Pre-stay automation: Automatic sending of the deposit link by email or SMS before arrival, with key handover blocked if the deposit has not been validated.
• Additional payments: Option to also collect tourist tax or extra services when taking the deposit.

• Per-transaction fees: Cost per secured deposit that has to be built into management fees or passed on to the owner.
• Arbitration time in case of dispute: Collecting a disputed deposit requires solid supporting evidence (timestamped Breezeway photos, tradespeople's invoices).

• WaiveCover: Insurance-based alternative with a deposit waiver (waiver fee).
• Superhog: International screening and damage guarantee solution.
• Stripe (native pre-authorised deposits without mediation).