{"id":44883,"date":"2024-05-28T14:04:30","date_gmt":"2024-05-28T14:04:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.itilite.com\/blog\/\/"},"modified":"2024-07-29T09:08:14","modified_gmt":"2024-07-29T09:08:14","slug":"credit-card-authorization-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.itilite.com\/in\/blog\/credit-card-authorization-process\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Credit Card Authorization Process for Hotel Payments"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Did you know that one of the biggest challenges in the hospitality industry is dealing with separate payment systems and credit card authorizations (cc auth)? This fragmentation slows down the process considerably, and it creates a lot of frustration among business travelers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, users often cite slow payment and credit card authorization processes as a particular pain. This is particularly evident in travel sectors, where nearly 25%<\/a> of employees rate it highly frustrating. This leads to lower trust in the corporate travel management<\/a> process and invites pushback regarding adoption. When asked how their processes could be improved, the overwhelming response was the need for increased automation and speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some other challenges include check-in denials if CC authorization is not sent or the card used for booking is unavailable with the traveler during check-in. Moreover, sending credit card information to hotels carries inherent risks, including the possibility of the card details being compromised or unauthorized extra charges being applied. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A solution to the above-mentioned hurdles is credit card authorization for hotel payments. Read on to understand the complete CC authorization process in business travel. <\/p>\n\n\n

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The credit card authorization process serves multiple purposes for guests, ensuring convenience, security, and smooth transactions.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Split Payments: <\/strong>Sometimes, an invoice may require two separate credit cards. For example, a guest may want to split the cost between personal and corporate cards. Managing this directly through an online booking system can be difficult. Then, you can use the credit card authorization process instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Booking on Behalf of Others: <\/strong>Sometimes you have a reservation for someone else. Some cases include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n