What is a pre-authorization charge for an online order?Updated 3 months ago

When you place an order, we contact the issuing bank to confirm the validity of the payment method. Your bank reserves the funds until the entire transaction processes or the authorization expires, but this isn't an actual charge.

Your credit card will be charged once the item has shipped. When more than one item is purchased on your order, we will charge your card for each item or shipment total. Since the shipping time frames vary, your credit card statement may reflect individual charges for each item or shipment total.

The authorization will be removed from your account according to the policies of your bank. To remove an authorization, contact your bank to clarify how long they hold authorizations for online orders.