Authorize.net - Authorize and Capture vs. Authorize Only

Question

When setting up a new Magento configuration, in the payments section I am given a couple different options for Payment Action under Authorize.net. Specifically Authoize and Capture and Authorize Only.

According to the Magento docs, Authorize Only confirms that the payment method is valid and the funds are available, but it doesn't actually charge the card, where as Authorize and Capture also places a hold on the card. When does Authorize.net take the money when the setting is set to Authorize Only?

Answer 1

In order to Capture the payment, do the following steps:

1. Select the order you'd like to capture the payment for (Sales->Orders in admin panel)
2. Click the 'Invoice' button at the top right of the page
3. Once in the invoice page, scroll down and select 'Capture Online' from the drop down menu
4. Click the 'Submit Invoice' button
5. Enjoy a vacation :)