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Credit Card Authorization Template – California
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Credit Card Authorization Template
1. Cardholder Information
Cardholder Name: [Cardholder Full Name (as it appears on the card)]
Billing Address: [Street Address], [City], [State/Province], [ZIP/Postal Code], [Country]
Phone: [Cardholder Phone Number]
Email: [Cardholder Email Address]
2. Authorization Summary
Authorization Type: [Select: One-Time Charge / Recurring Charges]
Authorized Amount: [Amount and Currency]
Date of Charge (one-time): [Date]
Recurring Amount (if recurring): [Amount and Currency]
Billing Frequency (if recurring): [Weekly / Monthly / Quarterly / Annually / Other]
First Charge Date (if recurring): [Start Date]
Final Charge Date or Until Cancelled (if recurring): [End Date or “Until Cancelled”]
Maximum Amount Per Billing Period (if applicable): [Maximum Amount and Currency]
3. Business / Merchant Information
Business / Merchant Name: [Business / Merchant Name]
Business Address: [Business Address], [City], [State/Province], [ZIP/Postal Code], [Country]
Phone: [Business Phone Number]
Email: [Billing Email Address]
Website: [Website URL]
4. Card Details
Type of Card: [Select: Visa / Mastercard / American Express / Discover / Other: Card Type]
Card Number: [XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX]
Expiration Date: [MM/YY]
Security Code: [XXX]
Name of Issuing Bank: [Bank Name]
5. Goods and/or Services
Description: [Brief Description of Goods and/or Services]
Related Invoice / Order / Account Number: [Reference Number]
6. Authorization and Agreements
Authorization Grant: [Cardholder authorizes Business / Merchant Name to charge the card listed above for the amount(s) and schedule stated in this form]
Authorized User Confirmation: [Cardholder confirms they are the authorized cardholder or authorized user]
Statement Descriptor: [Descriptor / Business Name as it appears on card statements]
Card Updates: [Cardholder agrees to promptly communicate changes to card details or billing information]
7. Recurring Billing Timeline Table
Timeline entries: [List each planned charge date or cycle]
Planned Charge Date | Amount | Cycle/Frequency | Related Reference |
[MM/DD/YYYY] | [Amount and Currency] | [Monthly/Other] | [Invoice/Order #] |
[MM/DD/YYYY] | [Amount and Currency] | [Monthly/Other] | [Invoice/Order #] |
[MM/DD/YYYY] | [Amount and Currency] | [Monthly/Other] | [Invoice/Order #] |
[MM/DD/YYYY] | [Amount and Currency] | [Monthly/Other] | [Invoice/Order #] |
8. Evidence Preservation
Authorization Evidence: [Select: signed form / email approval / portal confirmation / recorded call reference]
Evidence Identifier: [File name / ticket ID / folder path / link]
Access Permissions: [Owner / who can access]
9. Cancellation and Changes
Cancellation Notice Email: [Billing or Support Email Address]
Cancellation Notice Mailing Address: [Billing Department Address]
Cancellation Effective After: [Number] business days from receipt of written notice
In-Process Charges: [Charges already processed or in progress before the effective time may still be applied]
10. Signatures and Acknowledgments
Cardholder Signature: [Signature]
Printed Name: [Cardholder Full Name]
Date: [Date]
Business Billing Representative Acknowledgment: [Name / Title / Signature / Date]
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California Credit Card Authorization Template FAQ
What is the main purpose of a credit card authorization form?
It creates a written record that the cardholder gave permission for a specific charge or a defined recurring schedule. The form ties consent to concrete details such as the amount, frequency, start date, and descriptor that may appear on the statement. For merchants, this reduces ambiguity about what was authorized. For customers, it clarifies what they agreed to and where to send a cancellation notice if recurring billing applies.
When is a signed authorization form most useful?
It is especially helpful for card-not-present situations, such as phone orders, emailed approvals, deposits, or subscription billing where the customer is not physically present to insert the card. It also helps when a customer authorizes a future charge date, or when an invoice is paid after services are delivered. The value is strongest when the form is paired with a reference number and a clear descriptor.
How should I describe goods or services without oversharing customer details?
Use a brief description that identifies what is being purchased and ties it to an invoice or order number, without adding unnecessary personal information. A short phrase and a reference number is often enough for both parties to match the charge to the underlying transaction. If your business offers multiple services, describe the category and timeframe so the customer can recognize it on a statement.
What should I include for recurring charges to avoid confusion later?
Spell out the recurring amount, the billing frequency, the first charge date, and the end condition, such as a final date or “until cancelled.” If there is a maximum amount per billing period, include it so there is no ambiguity about caps. A simple timeline table can also help if charges vary by month or correlate to different invoices, because it makes the schedule easy to verify.
Does an authorization form prevent chargebacks automatically?
No. A signed authorization form is helpful documentation, but banks and card networks decide disputes under their own rules. The form strengthens your position by showing the customer’s consent to the specific terms. To improve clarity, keep the descriptor consistent, include the customer’s contact email, and retain the signed copy with the related invoice or order information.
How should cancellations be handled for recurring billing?
Use a written cancellation channel that is easy to locate, such as a billing email address and a mailing address, and state the number of business days needed to process the request. The goal is to set expectations so customers understand when billing stops and what may still be processed if a charge is already in progress. Keeping a record of the cancellation notice alongside the authorization is also helpful.
Can I reuse the same authorization for multiple separate purchases?
You can, but only if the form clearly describes what future charges are authorized. If purchases are unrelated or amounts and schedules are unknown, it is safer to use a fresh authorization tied to each order or invoice. A tightly scoped form is clearer for the cardholder and easier to support if there is a later question about whether a particular charge was within the consent granted.
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