4.7 How to Process a Pre-Authorisaon
This funcon is used to reserve funds for a sale to be processed at a later me. Car rentals
and hotels/motels most commonly use this funcon.
Note:
• Pre-authorisaon transacons can only be performed on credit cards and charge cards
and only where you have been authorised to do so. Be sure to retain the receipt as it
might be required to process the compleon transacon.
• The terminal retains pre-authorisaons for seven calender days only.
• The length of me funds are help on a customer’s card varies depending on the rules set
by the cardholder’s card issuer.
• Once obtained, a pre-authorisaon cannot be cancelled except by the card issuer, or
unl the authorisaon expires.
READY
Swipe or
Insert Card
PRE-AUTH
MASTERCARD CR
Press ENTER
To Confirm
Start by iniang the transacon via the POS interface.
Physically present the card to the terminal by swiping or
inserng. Manual entry of card number via the terminal is
also allowed.
If prompted, press ENTER on the terminal to proceed.
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