Amount hold after free hotel cancellation from Booking.com
I booked a hotel room through Booking.com with FREE CANCELLATION policy. Once booked, a small amount of money was pledged from my debit card balance (for security reasons, for the hotel to confirm if my debit card was valid), but it was not recorded as a valid transaction. Booking.com mentioned this action indeed.
I cancelled the booking from this hotel, booking.com confirmed that I won't be charged with any cancellation fees, but I still want to know about the amount that was pledged from my account.
Best Answer
It's typically called an Authorization Hold and deducts that amount from either your Available Credit for a Credit Card or Available Funds for a Debit card.
Basically, the money was never taken from you, it was just 'reserved' to cover the potential future debit.
Authorization Holds either expire or are removed when the corresponding Charge/Debit is posted.
This probably has nothing to do with any Cancellation Fee. If you read the specific terms, it's probably the first night guarantee in case you are a no-show.
How long has it been? I've seen instances of Authorization Holds lasting well beyond my expectation but not long enough to do anything about.
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Does free cancellation mean refund on booking com?
Guests pay a certain amount up front, usually via bank transfer, which they'll get back if they cancel within the free (flexible) cancellation period. However, if they cancel after that point, they won't get the deposit back \u2013 meaning that you're covered if they cancel.Does booking com offer free cancellation?
If you cancel a Booking or don't show up, any cancellation/no-show fee or refund will depend on the Service Provider's cancellation/no-show policy. 3. Some Bookings can't be canceled for free, while others can only be canceled for free before a deadline.What is free cancellation in hotel booking?
One thing you will find on Agoda is that while "Free Cancellation" is bandied about liberally, you have to look at the display after you begin to book, in the Room Details where is may say "Low rate (non-refundable)", and that is exactly what it means, no refunds of modifications.How long does it take for booking com to refund money?
When will I be refunded? If your booking gets canceled, Booking.com refunds you immediately. The processing time takes 7 to 10 days, depending on your bank. For any questions, contact your bank directly.How To Cancel Booking In Booking.com | Cancel Hotel Reservation
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