What Are CC Authorizations?
During bidder registration, HiBid attempts a $1 credit card authorization to validate the bidder’s card on file. This helps reduce fraud and ensures buyer legitimacy.
Each authorization costs $1 per bidder, capped at $50 per auction
Authorizations are typically required unless the bidder was recently validated
Why You May See Fewer Authorizations than Registrations
It's common to see more registrations than successful card validations. This can happen when:
A bidder was already validated in a recent or compatible auction
The bidder’s card meets existing validation criteria (e.g., card type, time since last validation)
Example:
50 total bidder registrations
46 credit card authorizations
4 bidders were previously validated through other auctions and did not trigger a new charge
Validation Settings
Card validation requirements can be adjusted in your HiBid account settings, including:
Which card types are accepted
How often a card must be re-validated
Whether validation is required on every auction