Definition of FORCED Credit Card Authorization:

Entry of a credit “Authorization Number” is a FORCED authorization. Also called “Voice Authorization” because you can call the numbers below to receive an authorization from the CC Authorization Center directly.

Reasons for FORCED Authorization:

A.	Communications interruption prevents Dial out.
B.	Transaction is below HOUSE remote authorization limit.
C.	Online authorization is not installed on system.

Beware if VALID Authorization Not Received:

A.	Card may NOT be good due to theft, over limits, out of date, etc.
B.	When forced cards post, the batch will fail to post if cards in the batch are invalid for any reason.

Call Center 	Number			Merchant ID Number
Visa/MC		1800 321-4009		############
Amex		1800 528-2121		##########
Discover		1800 347-1111		###############