All pending/pre-authorization charges will be settled in the normal timeframe. We release the pre-authorization hold within 2 hours after your reading. However, it is up to your financial institution to clear the hold from your account.Banks can take anywhere from 1-8 days to clear the pre-authorization. Credit card companies and PayPal can take up to 30 days to clear the pre-authorization. Please contact your financial institution to learn more about their specific policy.