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QuickBooks Payments backup authorization procedure

by Intuit • Image Alt Text
Image Alt Text Updated 5/26/2026 00:11

If you can't authorize a credit card transaction electronically, you can do it in the Merchant Service Center instead so you can complete the transaction and receive the funds.

To get an authorization:

  • Select Processing Tools.

  • Select Authorize Funds.

  • Enter the card number, expiration date, cardholder name, and the security code.

  • Enter the cardholder billing address (or at least the zip code)

  • Select Submit.

To capture the funds:

  • Open QuickBooks Payments through this site: https://merchantcenter.intuit.com

  • Select Processing Tools, then select Capture Funds.

  • Enter the date range of the authorization.

  • Select Search.

  • Select the box next to the Transaction ID for the authorization.

  • Select Submit.

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