Merchant Support Questions & Answers What is the difference between initial and standing amount? The difference can be only with pre-authorisation type of authorisations. This type of authorisation can be voided or finalised in a smaller amount than initial authorisation. For example initial amount was 10 euros and standing amount is 7 euros. Last Updated: 10 months ago in Questions & Answers Did this article answer your question? Related Articles Brand and logo guidelines for supported payment methods How to change the e-mail address on the payment page? What is Open Banking? What is a processing account? What is EMV 3DS? What is PSD2?