Glossary

Authorisation Code

A code that an issuer or its authorizing processor provides to indicate approval or denial for an authorisation request.

Authorisation Date

Date and Time that transaction was authorized.

Authorisation Only

A transaction created to reserve an amount against a credit card’s available limit for intended purchases; the settlement may occur within three to five days, depending on the card type.

Authorized Amount

Currency amount approved.

Authorized Transactions

Transaction that has been approved.

AVS

See Address Verification Service.