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Pre-Authorisation (Pre-Auth)
Please note that this option is only available for certain types of business. Please
contact ‘Customer Services’ for further information.
Where there is a likelihood of a large value transaction, such as a
hotel or car hire bill, a ‘Pre-Authorisation’ transaction for the
expected value may be made. If, following a ‘Pre-Authorisation’
transaction, the value of the transaction increases (e.g. as a result
of an extended stay at a hotel) an additional ‘Top-up’ transaction
may be required.
Press at the ‘Idle
Screen’. Touch ‘Pre-
Auth’ on the screen to
select it.
Insert/Swipe card.
The Pre-Auth menu
screen will be displayed
Enter the amount and
then press .
Terminal will check
the card.
The transaction will now continue as a normal ‘Sale’ transaction, except the
header will be ‘Pre-Auth’.