Hotel authorization hold
Hotels place incidental holds at check-in to cover potential room charges, minibar use, or damages. The hold is separate from your room rate and releases after checkout once the final bill settles.
Typical hold details
Typical hold amount$5–$250
Typical release window3–10 business days
How this hold works
Hotels place incidental holds at check-in (typically $50–$250/night). Releases after checkout, up to 10 business days depending on bank.
When to take action
If the hold has not released more than 10 business days after checkout and your final folio has already posted, contact your bank.
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