Transaction Capture Time Frame
Q. How long after a transaction or authorization is run can it be captured
A. This will depend on the card brand, please use the below table to determine the time frame
Card Brand | Time frame |
Amex: | 7 days |
Visa | 30 days |
MasterCard | 7 days |
Discover | 30 days |
Diners | 7 days |
Q. What do I do if the authorization has expired
A. The card will need to be reauthorized to receive a new authorization code
Q. After the expiration timeframe has passed, will the transaction auto reverse in the portal?
A. No, the transaction will remain as approved in the portal
Q. When will the cardholder get the funds back, if the authorization is not captured.
A. This will depend on the issuing bank, however typically the bank will remove the pending transaction after the authorization has expired.