Quick Answer
What does Card Authorization do?
Card Authorization performs a temporary authorization to confirm that a customer has available funds for a subscription or payment plan before access is granted. It is not intended for one-time payments.
Adding an Extra Layer of Protection to Your Website Checkout
You may be selling subscriptions or payment plans through your website, but not every transaction will go through successfully.
Card Authorization helps confirm that a customer has sufficient funds before access is granted.
Without this step, you may allow access to users whose payments later fail.
If the authorization succeeds, the customer can move forward and access your offer. If it fails, access is not granted until the payment is successful.
Trial and Authorization Timing
If your plan includes trial days, the trial begins immediately after the card is authorized. The authorized amount is typically released or credited back by the bank and may take up to 5 business days to return to the customer’s account.
Card Authorization at a Glance
Before You Begin
Make sure the order form and products you need are ready before configuring Card Authorization.
- Use Card Authorization only with subscriptions or payment plans, not one-time payments.
- Make sure the Order Form step already has the product or products you want to configure.
- If you are using multiple products, plan to enable Card Authorization separately for each product.
Best Practices
Use It for the Right Payment Types
Use Card Authorization for subscriptions and payment plans, not one-time payments.
Set Customer Expectations
Explain on the checkout page that an authorization may appear temporarily and that release can take a few days.
Choose a Sensible Amount
Choose an authorization amount that confirms payment readiness without unnecessarily surprising customers.
Test the Flow
Test the checkout using a safe test scenario before driving paid traffic to the Order Form.
Why Card Authorization Matters
Card Authorization helps confirm payment readiness before access is granted. For subscriptions and payment plans, this can reduce failed first payments and help protect the onboarding flow.
BizStackPro also brings websites, order forms, automation, and CRM together, helping keep checkout and follow-up activity connected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Card Authorization feature be used for one-time payments?
No, the feature only works with subscriptions and payment plans, not one-time payments.
How long does it take for the authorized amount to be refunded?
Funds may take up to 5 business days to be credited back to the customer’s account.
What happens if the customer’s bank account doesn’t have enough funds?
If there aren’t sufficient funds, the customer will not be granted access until the payment is successful.
Will the trial period start as soon as the card is authorized?
Yes, if the plan has trial days, they begin immediately once the card is authorized.
Can I customize the amount charged during Card Authorization?
Yes, you can set a custom authorization amount in the Product Settings under Additional Options.
What if no products are listed in the Products section?
You must add products to the order form before setting up Card Authorization.
Can I enable Card Authorization for multiple products in the same order form?
Yes, you can enable it for each product individually by repeating the setup steps.
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