Micro-authorizations are temporary, small transactions (typically less than 1.00 USD) that merchants use to verify a shopper’s identity after placing an order. Once you receive the micro-authorization, you can submit the amount (e.g., 0.37) to validate your ownership of the credit card. The charge is removed from your account typically within 48 hours.

How to Verify a Micro-Authorization

You must verify your order if it has been placed on hold and you receive a verification request email from Bolt.

You can verify your purchase using the following steps:

1. Open the verification request email.
2. In a separate tab, check your account associated with the payment method used for the micro-authorization. This authorization is labeled BLT*Temp Verify Auth in your statements.
3. Record the amount.

   TIP

   If you are shopping internationally (outside of the United States), record the amount found in the transaction’s line-item description instead of the amount displayed in the amount field.

4. Select Verify your order in the verification email. This takes you to Bolt’s verification portal.
5. Input the amount.
6. Select Verify your order.

   WARNING

   You must validate the amount correctly within 3 attempts. If you need help verifying your order after 3 attempts, contact the merchant’s support team.

Your micro-authorization is validated instantly.