Pending vs. completed charges

Understanding the difference between pending and completed charges prevents most billing confusion.

Quick reference

• Pending — your bank reserved the funds; the charge hasn't gone through.
• Completed — the merchant captured the funds.
• For failed purchases, the pending auth is voided and disappears.
• For successful purchases, the pending becomes completed.

Tip: Banks display these differently. Check your bank's transaction details for the explicit status before contacting support.