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## Why there is a hold on my payment method when I requested for booking?
When the guest submits a booking request, Resortifi may place a hold on
their payment method, called an authorization, for the full amount of the
booking.

If the booking is accepted, the authorization will turn into a real charge and
the amount will be deducted from the guest’s payment account.

If the booking request is declined or expires, the authorization will disappear
or   appear   as   a   refund   in   guest’s   payment   account.   Depending   on   the
processing time of guest’s bank, the release of the authorization may take up
to 7 business days.