How To Process A Pre-Authorisation - VeriFone VX690 User Manual

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How to Process a Pre-Authorisation

This function is used to reserve funds for a sale to be processed at a later time. Car rentals
and hotels/motels most commonly use this function.
Note:
• Pre-authorisation transactions 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 completion transaction.
• The terminal retains pre-authorisations for seven calender days only.
• The length of time funds are help on a customer's card varies depending on the rules set
by the cardholder's card issuer.
• Once obtained, a pre-authorisation cannot be cancelled except by the card issuer, or
until the authorisation expires.
Terminal Screen
READY
Swipe or
Insert Card
PRE-AUTH
MASTERCARD
Press ENTER
To Confirm
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Start by initiating the transaction via the POS interface.
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Physically present the card to the terminal by swiping or
inserting. Manual entry of card number via the terminal is
also allowed.
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If prompted, press ENTER on the terminal to proceed.