Authorization Reversal Service

The authorization reversal service is a follow-on service that uses the request ID returned from the previous authorization. An authorization reversal releases the hold that the authorization placed on the customer’s credit card funds. Use this service to reverse an unnecessary or undesired authorization.
Processor-Specific Information About Authorization Reversals
Payment Processor
Authorization Reversal Information
OmniPay Direct
You are responsible for complying with the processor’s specific requirements for full authorization reversals. Contact the processor for more information.
Card types supported for full authorization reversals:
  • Bank of America Merchant Services: Visa, Mastercard, Maestro (UK Domestic), and Maestro (International).
  • Cardnet International: Visa, Mastercard, Maestro (UK Domestic), and Maestro (International).
  • First Data Merchant Solutions (Europe): Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club, Maestro (UK Domestic), and Maestro (International).
  • Global Payments International Acquiring: Visa, Mastercard, Maestro (UK Domestic), and Maestro (International).
On Cardnet International, enhanced authorization reversals are supported; therefore, extra data is included in the authorization reversal request. It is not necessary to process or monitor the extra data.