If you use this method Beds24 will not charge the card. If required your can charge the card manually through your bank or merchant account and enter the payments manually in the "Charges and Payments" tab of the booking.
If leaving credit card details is the only option you want to give to your guests go to SETTINGS -> PROPERTIES -> CREDIT CARD COLLECTION and use the [[Card_Number_Collection|Credit Card Collection help page]].
We do not charge a deposit collection fee for this option.