There is a time window for how long you can hold an authorization on cards otherwise it’ll expire. IIRC, 30 days is standard for most payment processors. Longer

There is a time window for how long you can hold an authorization on cards otherwise it’ll expire. IIRC, 30 days is standard for most payment processors. Longer term goals would require a charge and a refund, and most processors still charge fees even if the amount is refunded.