Do you need to put a credit card on file for incidentals, but not charge the card? Do you want to quickly check if a credit card is valid, so you don’t need to chase for the payment later?
$0 Authorization or ‘Collect Payment Method’ is a feature that lets properties securely collect and validate guest card details without charging them upfront, directly from the PMS.
Benefits
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Frictionless Guest Experience: Securely save cards upfront without charging, reducing confusion and building trust.
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Operational Efficiency: Automate card collection and pre-auth inside Mews, minimizing manual work and integration costs.
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Revenue Protection: Store valid cards to reduce chargebacks and guarantee coverage for no-shows and incidentals.
Interested in testing this feature? Comment below. Thanks!

