What is an authorization and why do I need it for pre-authorized debits?

June 26, 2019
June 26, 2019

An authorization is a legally required agreement between your business and your customer outlining the payment details of a pre-authorized debit. As part of the authorization, your customer gives permission for you to withdraw money from their bank account and outlines the amount and timing of the payments. The authorization also outlines the cancellation process in the event your customer would like to cancel the agreement.

An authorization can be completed in person, or it can be completed online assuming you have reasonable means to identify your customer such as an email or phone number.

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