How to Set Up Automatic Capture of Credit Card Payments

All credit card payment providers have to undergo an authorization period of 7 days where Shopify checks the validity of the card and whether it has enough funds for the transaction. However, it is necessary for store owners to capture a payment before the authorization period ends to collect money for their order.

Thus, to save the time when processing orders, most Shopify stores are set to capture credit card payments automatically, instead of set up manual capture of credit card payments. Enabling this allows stores to charge customers’ credit cards automatically within the authorization period.

This article would elaborate on the detailed instruction on how to set up automatic capture of credit card payments on Shopify.

How to set up automatic capture of credit card payments on Shopify

• Step 1: Go to Payment providers
• Step 2: Automatically capture payment for orders
• Step 3: Save

Step 1: Go to Payment providers

First, log in your Shopify account, go to the Settings section in your bottom left corner and then select Payment providers.

Step 2: Automatically capture payment for orders

Scroll down to the Payment authorization section, select Automatically capture payment for orders.

Step 3: Save

Click Save and you are done.

Note:

If a payment for an unavailable product is automatically allowed, store owner has to refund the order.

Conclusion

The above information is a detailed guide with illustration on how to set up automatic capture of credit card payments on Shopify on Desktop, iPhone, and Android. Beside the automatic mode, Shopify also offers manual capture of credit card payments. I hope you find it of great assistance in managing your online store.

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