Banks Hold Canceled Order Funds for Weeks After Authorization Should Drop
Bank of America retained a $100 authorization hold on a customer's available balance for weeks after the order was canceled. Banks do not automatically release holds when merchants cancel orders, leaving customers with reduced available funds for extended periods.
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