Enum Values
UNDEFINED_AUTHORIZATION
The final transaction amount may differ from the authorized amount, and is not expected to be cancelled after the authorization request is approved. Undefined authorizations are often used for situations like restaurant tips or hotel room service, where the final amount isn’t known until later. All captures corresponding to an undefined authorization must be submitted within 7 calendar days of the authorization approval date.
PRE_AUTHORIZATION
The final transaction amount may differ from the authorized amount, and may be cancelled or adjusted after the authorization request is approved. Pre-authorizations are often used for situations like hotel reservations and e-commerce purchases, where the goods or services are not immediately available, but will be delivered or rendered within the next 30 days.All captures corresponding to a pre-authorization must be submitted within 30 calendar days of the authorization approval date.
FINAL_AUTHORIZATION
The final amount will not differ from the authorized amount. Final authorizations are used for situations where the final amount is known at the time of authorization, such as is typical in retail. All captures corresponding to a final authorization must be submitted within 7 calendar days of the authorization approval date.