When a debit card transaction is pending, it means that the transaction has been authorized by the bank but has not yet been fully processed for payment from the account. The amount you see listed when the transaction is pending may not be the final amount deducted from your account. In some cases, the transaction may be listed as "debit card pending correction". This could mean that there was an error in the initial authorization or that the merchant has not yet submitted the final payment request to the bank. If the merchant does not submit the final payment request within three business days, the bank may release the authorization hold on the transaction. If you have concerns about a pending transaction or notice any unauthorized activity on your account, you should contact your bank right away.