Card authentication for bidders

Card authentication checks that a bidder's card is real and usable before they can bid in your auction. It is optional and set per auction.

How it works

• When a bidder registers for the auction, we place a $1 authorization on their card and release it right away. The bidder is not charged.
• If the check fails, the bidder cannot register until they add or verify a card.
• You pay $1 per check, up to $50 per auction, added to your platform charges.

Turn it on

1. 1
   Create an auction with + Create Auction, or start from a template.
2. 2
   Go to the Financials & Shipping step.

   

3. 3
   Under the buyer premium, tick Require card authentication for bidders. The line under it repeats the price.

   

4. 4
   Finish the wizard and select Create Auction & Continue.

See what you paid

1. 1
   Open Reports in the seller menu.
2. 2
   Under Platform charges, choose Card authentication charges, pick the dates, and select Run report.

   

Tip: this report is for the company owner. Other team members do not see it.