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Performing a Mail Order or Telephone Order Pre-Authorization
This section describes how to perform a mail order or telephone order (MOTO)
pre-authorization request for an initial amount. The payment card is not physically
tapped, inserted, or swiped in the terminal for a MOTO transaction.
A MOTO pre-authorization request places a temporary hold on the customer's payment card
that can be captured at a later time. Most authorizations expire in 5 to 7 days. The
issuing bank sets the length of time before expiration. When an authorization expires
with the issuing bank, your bank or processor might require you to re-submit an
authorization request and include a request for capture in the same message.