Automated before delivery · no card paperwork at handoffA temporary authorization sized to your rental.
Golf-cart reservations require a separate $500 temporary card authorization. Electric-scooter and paddleboard reservations require $100. Stripe saves the selected payment method securely so Wavy can schedule the authorization close to delivery—and your handoff can be a quick identity check instead of a payment-counter visit.
Temporary authorization$100–$500based on rental category
Core distinctionA hold reserves funds. It is not an automatic damage charge.
Rental payment and damage authorization are separate Stripe transactions. The authorization can temporarily reduce available credit or funds, but Wavy receives nothing unless a documented amount is later captured under the signed terms. Wavy submits a release after a clear return; the card issuer controls when the available balance visibly updates.
Wavy may- Request the exact category-specific authorization shown at booking
- Renew an expiring authorization during a long rental or documented review
- Capture only a documented amount permitted by the signed terms
- Release or cancel the unused authorization after inspection
Wavy may not- Treat the full authorization as an automatic fee
- Charge normal wear or recorded pre-existing damage
- Use an arbitrary estimate without supporting evidence
- Represent the authorization as insurance or a liability cap