Reason Code 4808: Required Authorization Not Obtained

The merchant didn't acquire the required authorization.

The merchant didn't acquire authorization for the transaction before processing the transaction as per Mastercard regulations.

Merchants should:

• Stick to MasterCard rules, regulations, and recommendations of best practices.
• Never exceed the 20% gratuity cap. If you do, seek additional authorization approval.
• Obtain authorization approval before processing transactions.
• Always get authorization before they process a transaction below the set limits.