The short answer
The official pages below explain how charges work and where to find them. They do not establish an India-wide commission range for these channels, so this guide does not present one as a benchmark.
| Channel | What the official source explains | Where to check |
|---|---|---|
| MakeMyTrip and Goibibo | The payment breakdown separates commission, taxes and adjustments. | InGo-MMT Extranet: Payments, then View in a booking's Details column. |
| Booking.com | Your percentage is shown when you register. A monthly invoice states the commission owed. | The Agreement step during registration, then your commission invoices. |
| Agoda | Compensation depends on location and sometimes the payment model. It may be a percentage or a markup. | Partner Portal: Finance, then Contracted compensation. Check each booking's payment breakdown too. |
Sources: Booking.com registration FAQ, Agoda Partner Hub compensation guide, and Go-MMT payment breakdown guide. Direct links and the review date are in the sources below.
What moves your rate
Optional programmes can change your costs. Read their current terms alongside the main agreement before enrolling or renewing.
- Booking.com says properties in its Preferred Partner programme pay a higher commission.
- Agoda says Growth Express can increase compensation for greater visibility.
- Go-MMT offers Sponsored Listing as paid advertising charged per click. Keep that spend separate from commission.
- Check who funds each discount and whether a programme adds a fee, changes compensation, or carries a separate advertising budget.
If the amount is higher than you expected, compare the booking breakdown with your contract and active programmes. A difference alone does not prove an error.
Where to find your own rate
- Find your agreement and recent commission invoices or booking breakdowns. Use the channel-specific paths in the table above.
- Match the commission charges to the same bookings and the amount on which that commission was charged. Include related refunds or adjustments.
- Divide commission, excluding tax on that fee, by the matching amount on which it was charged. Multiply by 100. This is the effective commission rate for those bookings.
- Review payment fees, advertising, hotel-funded discounts and taxes separately. Compare like-for-like periods and keep the source statements with your calculation.
Put your own numbers in
What else comes off before the money lands
Commission is one part of channel costs. The amount reaching your bank may also reflect taxes, payment fees and adjustments. Some charges are invoiced separately, so a payout alone may not show the full cost.
- Cancellations and no-shows need their own check. Booking.com and Agoda say commission may still apply when you charge the guest a cancellation or no-show fee.
- Payment fees depend on the payment arrangement. Use the charges on your own statements instead of assuming all prepaid bookings carry the same fee.
- Indian transactions may involve TDS or TCS. These are tax deductions or collections, not OTA commission. Ask your accountant how they apply and how to reconcile any tax credit.
- Match adjustments to their original booking. Keep tax on the channel's fee separate from the fee itself.
What to do about it
Review each channel's costs alongside the bookings it brings. Use the same period and definitions so the comparison can support a decision.
- Keep a separate commission calculation for each channel. A blended figure can hide differences.
- Review the cost and booking results of optional programmes before renewing them.
- Reconcile payouts against booking records. Ask the channel about any unexplained differences.
- Give guests a way to book directly. Include the payment and marketing costs of direct bookings when assessing the benefit.
- Check the terms of your channel agreements before changing rates or offers.
Keep the contract, booking breakdown and calculation together. That gives your team a record it can check when a charge changes.