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How long does it take for the pre-authorisation to return?
How long does it take for the pre-authorisation to return?
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Written by Osprey Charging Network
Updated over 8 months ago

When using an Osprey charging station, there is a pre-authorisation fee of £25 or £45 that is reserved on your account. The pre-authorisation amount is taken at the start of each charging session. We take this to ensure there are enough funds to charge.

The pre-authorisation fee is included within the charging session. For example, if your pre-authorisation fee is £25 and your charging session costs more than £25, we keep this fee and charge the additional cost on top. If your charging session costs less than £25, we will refund the difference in cost.

The refunded amount usually takes a few working days to clear but, this can take longer depending on whom you bank with.

If you have concerns, please contact your bank directly.

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