What Is "REVERSE DEBIT HOLD" on My Bank Statement?

A reverse debit hold means a temporary authorization hold was released — this is money being returned to your available balance, not a new charge.

Plain-English explanation

A reverse debit hold occurs when a merchant releases an authorization hold that was placed on your account. This commonly happens at hotels, rental car companies, and gas stations.

Most common reasons this appears

• Hotel checkout — security deposit hold released
• Car rental return — damage hold released
• Gas station — pre-authorization hold reversed
• Restaurant tip adjustment — original hold reversed

How to verify this charge

• Identify any recent hotel stays, car rentals, or gas station visits.
• Match the released amount to an expected hold from those merchants.
• Contact the merchant if the amount released differs from the original hold.

When to be concerned

• Amount returned is much less than the original hold placed.
• You don't recognize any recent transaction that would have created a hold.
• Multiple unexpected hold reversals appearing.

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