Originally Posted by
Quinlanty
Can somebody explain why if American places a preliminary charge on the cc, why would the updated charge be declined. In all of my experiences, merchants just update the charge amount and your card isn’t ran again. Even had an instance where the correct amount caused me to go over my limit but charge still cleared.
I don't think American does that.
In contrast, when I check into a hotel, they preauthorize an amount to my cc. When I check out, they charge me and the preauthorization drops off. The cc companies understand the difference between a preautorization and a charge.