Hold funds, don't charge
Collect authorization holds on credit cards. Capture or release after inspection.
Place a temporary hold on your customer's credit card via Mollie — without actually charging them. After the hotel stay, car rental return, or equipment inspection, capture what's owed or release the hold entirely.
Credit card only — iDEAL, SEPA & bank transfers don't support holds
Grand Hotel Amsterdam
Room security deposit
Amount held, not charged
How Authorization Holds Work
Three steps. No money changes hands until you decide.
Customer Authorizes
Send a Smart Link or QR code. Customer authorizes the deposit on their credit card. Funds are reserved but not charged.
You Inspect
After the stay, rental period, or event — inspect the property, vehicle, or equipment at your own pace.
Capture or Release
Charge the exact amount needed for damages, or release the hold entirely. Customer is notified automatically.
Three Ways to Settle
When the service is complete, you decide what happens with the held funds.
Full Capture
Charge the entire held amount
Major damage to property
Partial Capture
Charge only what's owed, release the rest
Minor cleaning fee needed
Full Release
Release the hold, no charge at all
Everything returned in perfect condition
Collect Deposits via Smart Links & QR Codes
The recommended way to collect security deposits. Create a branded Smart Link with QR code, share it at check-in, and manage all deposits from one dashboard.
Branded Payment URL
Custom URL like pay.payrequest.me/grandhotel/deposit
QR Code at Check-in
Print QR codes for reception desks, key cards, or rental agreements
Analytics & Tracking
See how many deposits were opened, authorized, and captured
Centralized Management
All deposits in one Deposits tab per Smart Link
Print at reception
Print this QR code for your reception desk, key card folders, or rental agreements. Customers scan and authorize instantly.
Amount held on your card
Your deposit is being held temporarily. You will only be charged for actual damages or incidentals. The hold will be released automatically if no charges are made.
Branded Customer Status Page
Every deposit gets a unique status page. Customers can check their hold status, see the countdown, and view capture history — no support tickets needed.
Deposit Lifecycle
From authorization to settlement — every state tracked automatically.
Pending
Customer initiated payment
Authorized
Hold active on card
Partially Captured
Some amount charged
Captured
Full amount charged
Released
Hold removed, no charge
Expired
Hold duration passed
Built for Businesses That Need a Guarantee
Any business that hands over keys, equipment, or access before payment is finalized.
Hotels & B&B's
Pre-authorize for room damages, minibar, and incidentals. Capture on checkout.
Vacation Rentals
Protect your Airbnb, VRBO, or holiday rental from damage and excessive cleaning.
Car Rentals
Hold security deposit before handing over the keys. Capture for fuel or damage.
Equipment Rental
Protect expensive tools and equipment. Charge for damage or missing parts.
Boats & Marine
Secure boats, jet skis, and marine equipment before departure.
Event Venues
Hold damage deposits for party venues, conference rooms, and event spaces.
RV & Campers
Protect motorhomes and camper vans from damage and cleaning costs.
Photo & Video Gear
Secure cameras, lenses, lighting, and studio equipment rentals.
Airbnb Properties
Collect deposits outside Airbnb's platform. Full control over damage claims and resolution.
Booking.com Properties
Independent deposit collection for Booking.com listings. Works alongside platform reservations.
Coworking Spaces
Collect key deposits, equipment security, and facility damage coverage for members.
Party & Event Rentals
Protect party supplies, tents, AV equipment, and furniture rentals for events.
Everything You Need for Deposits
Comprehensive tools for managing pre-authorizations and security deposits.
1–28 Day Hold Duration
Configure the hold period to match your rental or service length
Smart Link Distribution
Share deposit links via URL, QR code, email, or SMS
Customer Status Page
Branded page with real-time progress bar and capture history
Email Notifications
Automatic confirmations when deposits are authorized, captured, or released
Capture History & Audit Trail
Full record of every capture with amounts, timestamps, and descriptions
Multi-Currency Support
Accept deposits in EUR, USD, GBP, and more via Mollie
Important to Know
- •Security deposits only work with credit card payments. iDEAL, SEPA Direct Debit, and bank transfers do not support authorization holds.
- •Hold duration is configurable from 1 to 28 days. If you don't capture within the hold period, the authorization automatically expires.
- •Releasing a deposit cannot be undone. Once released, the authorization hold is permanently voided.
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Ready to secure your rentals?
Stop worrying about unpaid damages. Collect security deposits with Smart Links and QR codes — capture or release with one click.
€20/month · All features included · 0% platform fees · Cancel anytime