Guide:
Pre-Auth Chip & PIN
All Acquirers

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This guide is tailored to the navigation options found on the S1F2.
If you are using a different Saturn device, the menu options will be the same. However, additional steps may be required to find them. Some menus will have arrows appearing at the bottom of the screen to navigate to subsequent pages.
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Please note, the details shown below and in the images can vary slightly to what you may see on your device; however, the overall process will be similar.
Please also ensure that your terminal is not in training mode if you are using the terminal in a live setting.
Step 1:
From the Sale screen, press the arrow in the top left corner of the screen.
Step 2:
Select Others.
Step 3:
Select Pre-Auth.
Step 4:
Enter the desired Pre-Auth amount, press the green OK button to proceed.
Step 5:
Press the green Correct button to confirm the amount entered.
Step 6:
Insert the card to the Chip & PIN reader located below the screen.
Step 7:
The cardholder is required to enter their PIN, followed by pressing the green OK button to confirm.
Step 8:
The terminal will display a "Processing" message on screen while the Acquirer determines if the transaction is approved or declined.
You do not need to do anything at this stage.
Step 9:
When prompted, remove the card from the Chip & PIN reader.
Step 10:
If successful, the screen will display "Transaction Online - APPROVED".
You do not need to to anything at this stage.
If you see any other message, this could mean you are experiencing connection problems, or there is a problem with the transaction. Please contact the technical support helpdesk and/or Acquirer if you are unsure.
Step 11:
After a few seconds, the terminal will prompt whether you would like to print a customer copy (receipt). Once you select No/OK, the terminal will then return to the Sale screen.