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Basic Authorization & Capture on the PayPal Website
Voiding an Authorization
Additional Capture
You can capture funds and automatically void any remaining amount on the authorization by
selecting the No radio button in the Additional Capture Possible field. Choosing this option
moves the authorization into a Complete status.
Partial Refunds
After you capture funds, the funds are classified as a “payment.” You can issue partial refunds
on captured funds just as you can for regular PayPal transactions. For an example involving a
partial refund, see “One Authorization, Multiple Captures, and a Refund” on page 40.
Voiding an Authorization
This action cancels an authorization. Once you void an authorization, you are unable to
capture any funds remaining on the authorization and you will return funds to the buyer, if
applicable. You can initiate a Void when the following conditions are met:
z The authorization has a Pending status.
z The authorized amount was captured at less than 100%. If a partial capture was completed,
the remaining amount of the authorization will be voided.
To void an authorization:
1. Click the Void button of the desired pending authorization.
2. Enter the Void details on the following screen. PayPal recommends that you explain any
unique circumstances to your buyer in the Note to Buyer field.
NOTE: You cannot partially void a transaction. All voids cancel the entire open authorization
amount.
3. Confirm the Void details on the following page and click Void. An email notification will
be sent to your buyer with the Void details.