Guide:
Pre-Auth Chip & PIN
All Acquirers
Please note that the details shown below and in the photos can vary slightly; 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.