VeriFone VX 520 User Manual page 16

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6. Pre-authorisation*
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*Pre-authorisations can only be done on credit cards
Note: You must keep your copy of the receipt as you will need the authorisation code,
found on the receipt, to complete the transaction
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Press # for the transaction list and select 'pre-authorisation'
Enter the amount and press enter
Pass the POS device to the customer who can either
insert or swipe his or her card
If prompted, the customer must enter his or her PIN followed by enter
Wait for the authorisation response
Once the transaction is approved, the POS device will print
a customer and merchant copy of the receipt
The POS device will return to the idle screen
Check the merchant receipt for the authorisation code; this code
is required to complete the pre-authorisation