Micro-authorizations are temporary, small transactions (typically less than 1.00 USD) that merchants use to verify a shopper’s identity after placing an order. Once you receive the micro-authorization, you can submit the amount (e.g., 0.37) to validate your ownership of the credit card. The charge is removed from your account typically within 48 hours.
You must verify your order if it has been placed on hold and you receive a verification request email from Bolt. You can verify your purchase using the following steps:
BLT*Temp Verify Auth in your statements.If you are shopping internationally (outside of the United States), record the amount found in the transaction’s line-item description instead of the amount displayed in the amount field.
You must validate the amount correctly within 3 attempts. If you need help verifying your order after 3 attempts, contact the merchant’s support team.
Your micro-authorization is validated instantly.