31/10/2026
💳 [Accommodation Tips｜Credit Card Pre-Authorization ≠ An Actual Charge!]
Have you ever received a credit card transaction notification after booking your stay, even though you haven't checked in yet?
😳 “Wait! I haven't even checked in. Why is there already a transaction?”
🤔 “Has my credit card already been charged?”
Don't worry! This is called Credit Card Pre-Authorization.
Q1. What is Credit Card Pre-Authorization?
For bookings with payment due at the property, NK Hostel may perform a credit card pre-authorization after your reservation is made to verify that your card is valid and has sufficient available credit.
A pre-authorization temporarily holds a specified amount of your credit limit. It does NOT mean that the hostel has officially charged you for your stay.
The actual accommodation fee will be collected when you check in.
Q2. What should I prepare for check-in?
We recommend bringing the physical credit card used to make your reservation to help our front desk verify your booking and process the payment.
But don't worry if you don't have the original card with you!
We also accept the following payment methods:
💵 Cash
💳 Other credit cards
💚 LINE Pay
💳 Apple Pay
You can choose whichever payment method is most convenient for you.
Q3. What happens to the original pre-authorization?
If you choose to pay using a different payment method at check-in, NK Hostel will request cancellation of the original credit card pre-authorization on the same day.
✅ The available credit is generally restored within approximately 7–14 business days.
✅ The actual processing time depends on your card-issuing bank.
◆ Since a pre-authorization is not an actual charge, its cancellation usually restores the previously held credit limit rather than generating a separate refund transaction.
💕 A Friendly Reminder from NK Hostel
If your available credit has not yet been restored, there's no need to worry!
Processing times vary between banks. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our front desk. We'll be happy to assist you in checking the relevant information.
✨ From booking to check-in, we want to make every part of your journey worry-free!
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