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Perform a Pre-Authorization on a Valor Device

Overview

A pre-authorization (pre-auth) is a temporary hold placed on a customer’s card to verify funds availability before finalizing a transaction. This is commonly used in industries such as hospitality, fuel, and rentals, where the final transaction amount may change before settlement.

Performing a pre-auth on a Valor device ensures secure card verification and compliance with payment processor requirements.

Steps to Perform a preauthorization in a valor terminal.

Tap the touch screen to change the transaction type. Tap until you get Pre auth.

Enter in the dollar amount, then press OK on the keypad.

 Perform a Pre auth Valor Device Step 1
Next, have the customer present the card by either inserting the EMV chip, swipe, or Tap-Pay. Perform a Pre auth Valor Device Step 2
Once the card has been accepted, the next screen will be confirmation of the dollar amount.  Perform a Pre auth Valor Device Step 3
Once the Pre auth has been approved or declined, you will be able to print the receipt from this. Perform a Pre auth Valor Device Step 4
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