Authorization At The Time of Rental
What is an authorization hold?
When you make a transaction at a Redbox kiosk, we contact the issuing bank to make sure your payment method is valid and that you have enough funds to make the purchase. Your bank holds the funds until the transaction processes (all rented discs returned) or the authorization expires. Depending on your bank, you may see an authorization hold in addition to a pending payment for your transaction
Authorization holds can show on your account for 1-14 business days, depending on your bank. If you still see the pending authorization after 14 business days, contact your bank for more information.
Authorization hold differences by payment method
If you use a debit card, you might see authorization holds as charges on your online statement. Your bank will automatically reverse these charges. If you have questions about the way your card handles authorization requests, or you find that you’ve been charged more than once, contact your bank.