This operation is similar to a credit card authorization. The system verifies the amount available on the gift card, but it does not apply the amount to the check. You must redeem the gift card to finalize the amount.
Begin a check.
Go to the gift and loyalty screen and select the function key to redeem a gift card with authorization.
Swipe the card or enter the card number.
Enter the amount to authorize from the card.
If the amount is less than or equal to the gift card balance, the authorization should be successful. The authorization approves only the gift card balance.
If the amount exceeds the gift card balance, the authorization should fail.