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How to charge No-Shows
 
All the credit card suppliers accept No Show fees to be charged for GDS and web bookings.  Most important is the booking must be made under the credit card holders name.  Some hotels seek pre-approval for the no show fee that is good practice when you receive the reservation since it validates the card authenticity.
 
If a guest fails to cancel a reservation or claim the room, you submit the credit card sales draft for one night's accommodation, plus any applicable tax to your bank. Also include a copy of the reservation together with our CRS letter for the Bank.  Simply write 'No Show' on the signature panel of the sales draft and complete all sections of the sales draft normally. Please note that you must still obtain an authorization if the amount exceeds the floor limit.  For more information about this, click here for VISA cards advisory on to Hotel merchants that is typical Credit Card policy.