merchant has requested an authorization for this payment

[Vogey]

I'm about to buy something online, and b4 I checkout it says "merchant has requested an authorization for this payment" and basically says the payment amount can change. If I agree to buy something for $225 shipped. How can they charge me different?

[PayPal_Drew]

Hi @Vogey, 

Sorry if this notice has caused confusion. 

When it comes to authorizations in general, all merchants have the ability to complete at least 15% above the authorized amount on the payment method. Some merchants can go up to 20% when it's related to merchants like a restaurant. This is usually to cover any cost adjustments or tips that you would give to a merchant on an authorized card. If this is an item you purchased, I wouldn't really worry about this as I've never seen it happen for something like that. 

Please let us know if you have any other questions. 

Thanks, 

Drew