Are you talking about the deposit?
​​​​​​Haven't seen a deposit being hold on my card the day before arrival but I'm on a credit card so I don't care. As long as the amount is right when I check out and when I get the bill from my bank.
I could see the deposit being on hold on my card the day before arrival if I'd use mobile check in. Did you use that? With mobile check in you basically confirm your card details in advance.