OBJECTIVE
To ensure only valid credit card refunds are processed.
POLICY
1. There must be a separate card and PIN number for processing credit card refunds.
2. All refunds must be made to the same card that the original charge went to.
3. Credit card refunds must be processed by the Duty Manager.
4. The limit for a credit card refund should be set at hotel level and the credit card terminals
configured accordingly (ie: 1,000 AUD). Any increase in the limit needs to be approved by
the Financial Controller. It is not permitted to process more than one refund for the same
transaction without referring to the Financial Controller.
PROCEDURE
I- Refund Card & Security PIN
The refund card must be kept in the safe and the PIN number must not be written down or
communicated to any staff member not authorized to process a credit card refund. It is
recommended that the PIN number be changed on a quarterly basis and immediately when
there is a change of authorised staff.
II- Processing Refund
1. A miscellaneous charge voucher (or refund request form) is to be completed detailing the
reason for the credit card refund, and supporting documentation must be attached to the
voucher. The voucher needs to be signed by the Duty Manager or Front Office Manager at
the time of processing the refund.
2. The Duty Manager must be the person processing the refund through the terminal.
3. At end of day, the Night Auditor must ensure that all refund amounts showing on the credit
card terminals’ settlement reports are justified with all vouchers (or refund request forms)
duly authorized and documentation attached. Night Audit must also verify that all refunds
have correctly been processed through the PMS.
4. A copy of the credit card refunds daily reconciliation must then be enclosed in the “daily
control pack” and submitted to the Front Office Manager and General Manager for
supervision and sign off. Any anomaly must be reported to the Financial Controller
immediately.