An Authorization Only transaction is used to verify funds and obtain an approval code. It is important to note that an Authorization Only does NOT CHARGE the customer’s credit card however places a hold for the requested amount on the customer’s open-to-buy limit. After an “Auth Only” is processed the approval code is used at a later time to perform a Ticket Only sale transaction to charge the account. 

1. Press the CREDIT icon on your terminal home screen

   
   

2. Press AUTH icon

   
   

3. Enter the AUTH amount using your number keypad and press OK

   
   

4. If prompted, input MANAGER PASSWORD (default password is 1234)

5. Tap, insert, swipe or enter their card number manually

   
   

6. The transaction will be processed and will be declined or approved.
7. The terminal flashes the host response and prints sales receipt
8. Once completed the terminal will return to idle prompt

This transaction is used when an Authorization Number has already been obtained via Authorize only transaction or through voice authorization.

1. Press the CREDIT icon on your terminal home screen

   
   

2. Press TICKET icon

   
   

3. Enter the TICKET amount and press OK

   
   

4. If prompted, input MANAGER PASSWORD (default password is 1234)

   
   

5. Enter the AUTH CODE previously obtained for this transaction and press OK

   
   

6. Tap, insert, swipe or enter their card number manually

   
   

7. The transaction is processed. Sales receipts will print with details of the transaction.