Credit card pre-authorizations (a.k.a. holds)

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Credit card pre-authorizations allow you to verify funds or place a temporary hold for an amount on a customer's credit card without processing a charge. This is especially useful for businesses where the final transaction amount might fluctuate, like rentals or service industries, or for security deposits.

This series of articles will guide you through everything you need to know about pre-authorizations, from understanding their purpose to creating and capturing them.

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