Undefined Authorizations

An authorization is undefined when you set the default authorization type in your account to undefined and do not include the
authIndicator
 field in the authorization request. To set the default authorization type in your account, contact customer support.
Undefined authorizations are supported only in the U.S., Canada, Latin America, and Asia Pacific. They are not supported in Europe, Russia, Middle East, and Africa.
Chargeback protection is in effect for seven days after the authorization.

Requirements for Undefined Authorizations

For an undefined authorization:
  • The authorization amount must be greater than zero.
  • The authorization amount can be different from the final transaction amount.
  • The authorization should not be cancelled after it is approved except when a system failure occurs.
  • The authorization must be submitted for capture within seven calendar days of its request.
  • When you do not capture the authorization, you must reverse it; otherwise, Mastercard charges an additional fee for the transaction.
Undefined Authorizations