Credit Card Processing

• Two Basic Parts: Authorization & Capture

• Authorization checks the card to see if the specified amount is accepted by the card company.

  • Returns approved, denied, or referral (call)

• Capture

  • Transfers the actual money from the credit card company to the vendor or seller. (Legally cannot occur until product is delivered to consumer, or shipped from facility.)

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