Definition of MANUAL Credit Card Authorization:

Key entry of a credit “Card Number” is MANUAL versus strip reader entry.

REASONS for MANUAL Authorization:

A.	The card magnetic strip is not readable.
B.	The system does not have a strip reader.
C.	Card information taken from source other than card, such as a previous receipt.
D.	Card information given by voice (phone conversation).

PROCESS:

	If a CARD # is entered manually and the AUTHORIZATIION # is not, the system will attempt dial to the card service provider to get an AUTHORIZATION #.  See FORCED ENTRY for the case where the CARD # and the AUTHORIZATION # are manually entered.

CAUTIONS:

A.	Card processing fees increase when card information is entered manually.
B.	 Manual entry of the Card # requires entry of the “Expiration Date”.
C.	Some card service providers require a ZIP CODE and/or SIC Number when cards are manually entered.