Temporary merchant authorization

Learn about the "Temporary Merchant Authorization" charge and why it appears on your credit card statement.

First seen on May 20, 2014, Last updated on May 20, 2014

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Also Appears on Statements As

  • CHKCARDTemporary merchant authorization
  • CHECKCARD Temporary merchant authorization
  • POS Debit Temporary merchant authorization
  • POS PUR Temporary merchant authorization
  • POS PURCH Temporary merchant authorization
  • POS PURCHASE Temporary merchant authorization
  • POS REFUND Temporary merchant authorization
  • PRE-AUTH Temporary merchant authorization
  • PENDING Temporary merchant authorization
  • Visa Check Card Temporary merchant authorization MC
  • Misc. Debit Temporary merchant authorization
  • CHKCARD Temporary merchant authorization