Thread: Classic Credit Card charged?
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Old 10-22-2009, 12:59 AM   #6
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Originally Posted by coolbreeze View Post
Maybe we're splitting hairs, but this "authorization" will cause you to overdraft (that is, if you roll with a low balance). So it's just as bad as a charge.

Moreover, what good is an "authorization" that proves you currently have $274 in your bank account? 39 days from now, you will have a very different amount. Doesn't make sense for the system to say "hmm, they have $274 in the account now. Check. Seven days from now, we'll reverse this charge then charge them again in over 30 days. Hopefully the funds are there then..."

Maybe I'm too logical?

I'm just not sure what the authorization proves/accomplishes.
I agree with this...
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