Credit Card / ACH Payment Authorization Forms

credit card / ACH authorization form is a document that gives merchants permission to charge a customer’s credit card or bank account without their presence. Once signed by the customer, the form helps companies avoid chargebacks, as the customer’s signature makes it very difficult for them to argue that the charge is fraudulent.

Credit Card / ACH Payment Authorization Forms

Last updated January 10th, 2026

credit card / ACH authorization form is a document that gives merchants permission to charge a customer’s credit card or bank account without their presence. Once signed by the customer, the form helps companies avoid chargebacks, as the customer’s signature makes it very difficult for them to argue that the charge is fraudulent.

Typically Includes

  • Merchant name
  • Customer name, billing address, and contact info
  • Transaction amount and date
  • Transaction frequency
  • Payment type (credit card or ACH) and info
  • Customer signature

By Type (4)

Credit Card Authorization Forms (2)

One (1) Time Credit Card Payment Authorization Form – For receiving the approval to charge a customer’s credit card ONCE.

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Recurring Credit Card Payment Authorization Form – Used for obtaining consent from a customer to charge their card on a recurring basis.

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ACH Authorization Forms (2)

One (1) Time ACH (Bank) Payment Authorization Form – Gives a merchant the right to withdraw from a customer’s checking or savings account ONE time.

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Recurring ACH (Bank) Payment Authorization Form – Provides a merchant with the ability to withdraw from a customer’s bank account on a recurring basis (i.e., weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually, etc.).

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Sample

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CREDIT CARD / ACH AUTHORIZATION FORM

You authorize a single (1) or regularly scheduled charge to your credit card or bank account. You will be charged the amount indicated below each billing period. A receipt for each payment will be provided to you and the charge will appear on your credit card or bank statement. You agree that no prior notification will be provided unless the date or amount changes, in which case you will receive notice from us at least ten (10) days prior to the payment being collected.

I, [CUSTOMER NAME], authorize [MERCHANT NAME] to charge my (check one) credit card | bank account for $[AMOUNT] on the following basis:

ONE-TIME (Single Transaction)

RECURRING on the [#] day of each week | month | year.

The payment is for the following: [DESCRIPTION]

BILLING INFORMATION

Billing Address: [BILLING ADDRESS]

Phone Number: [PHONE] Email: [EMAIL]

PAYMENT INFORMATION (Check One)

CREDIT CARD

Card Type: Mastercard | VISA| Discover AMEX| Other: [OTHER CARD TYPE]

Card Number: [CREDIT CARD NUMBER]

Expiration: [MM/YY] CVV: [#] Cardholder ZIP: [ZIP CODE]


BANK (ACH)

Account Type: Checking | Savings

Name on Account: [NAME ON ACCOUNT] Bank Name: [BANK NAME]

Routing Number: [#] Account Number: [#]

Customer Signature: _____________________________
Date: [DATE]
Printed Name: [CUSTOMER NAME]