Authorizing Gift Cards

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.

1. Begin a check.
2. Navigate to the gift and loyalty screen, and then select the function key to redeem a gift card with authorization.
3. Swipe the card or enter the card number.

   If a guest’s card has been linked to multiple Stored Value and Gift card programs, select the program to authorize.

4. Enter the amount to authorize from the card.

   • If the amount is less than or equal to the gift card balance, the authorization succeeds. The authorization approves only the gift card balance.

   • If the amount exceeds the gift card balance, the authorization fails.