Authorization (Card Present)

Authorization validates the payment card and creates an authorization that can be finalized later. The authorization reserves an amount but does not complete the final card payment.

When performing the authorization action with one or more authorizations already present on the check, the workstation user can choose to either add another authorization and present a different card at the payment device or select an existing authorization to increase the authorization amount without requiring the card to be presented again.

When a check is paid in full, any unused authorization is permanently released and cannot be recovered. If configured, the workstation displays a warning message before the authorization is released.

For general POS Operations steps, see the Oracle Simphony POS User Guide.