JCC PRE-AUTHORISATION
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GUARANTEED FUNDS, FLEXIBLE HOLD PERIODS
Why pre-authorise?
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Fraud prevention
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Funds are guaranteed for a set period
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Secure payment from customers
How it works
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Pre-authorise a card by putting a temporary hold on a portion of your customer’s funds for approximately 5 days (depending on your MCC).
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The customer can’t withdraw the money from an ATM or spend the money elsewhere while the hold is in place.
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When it comes time for the customer to pay*, the funds on hold can then be “captured”, or converted into a charge.
Pre-authorisation is ideal for:
- Hotels: You can pre-authorise the customer’s credit card either at the booking stage or during check-in. This guarantees that funds are available to cover any charges incurred during the hotel stay, such as the cost of room service or other amenities.
- Car rental companies: Pre-authorisation can be used to ensure the car is returned in good shape and with a full tank of fuel.
- Tour operators and activity providers: When you trust a customer with expensive equipment, pre-authorisation can also act as a security deposit, ensuring that funds are available to cover potential damage or theft.