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Gateway Developer
Guide and Reference
PayPal Payments Advanced
PayPal Payments Pro
Payflow Pro
Payflow Link
Last updated: 07 February 2013
Gateway Developer Guide and Reference
Document Number: 200045.en_US-201302
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Content
Chapter Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Related Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Who Should Use This Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Chapter 1 Introducing the Gateway Checkout Solutions . . . . . . . .23
About the Gateway Checkout Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Summary of the Gateway Checkout Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Gateway Product Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
About the Gateway Transaction Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
About Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Secure Token . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Hosted Checkout Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
PCI Compliance Without Hosted Pages: Transparent Redirect . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Processing Platforms Supporting Card-Present Transactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Supported Payment Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Supported Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Recurring Billing Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Fraud Protection Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Chapter 2 Secure Token . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
About the Secure Token . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Integrating the Secure Token With the Hosted Checkout Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Integrating the Secure Token Without the Hosted Checkout Pages: Transparent Redirect . 32
Secure Token Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Posting To the Hosted Checkout Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Chapter 3 Configuring Hosted Checkout Pages . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Configuring Hosted Checkout Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
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Configuring Hosted Pages Using PayPal Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Customize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Integrate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Using a Secure Token to Pass Hosted Pages Customization Parameters . . . . . . . . . 41
Using the PARMLIST Parameter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Hosted Pages and Mobile Browsers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Mobile Optimized Checkout Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Silent Posts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Force Silent Post Confirmation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Data Returned by the Silent Post Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Passing Other Data to Your Server Using Post or Silent Post . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Chapter 4 Payflow SDK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Preparing the Payflow Gateway Client Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Activating Your Payflow Gateway Account. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Host URL Addresses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Chapter 5 Sending a Simple Transaction to the Server . . . . . . . .51
About Name-Value Pairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Using Special Characters In Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Name-Value Parameter Syntax Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Do Not URL Encode Name-Value Parameter Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Payflow Connection Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
User Parameter Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Sale Transaction Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Typical Sale Transaction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Formatting Payflow Gateway Transactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Chapter 6 Submitting Credit Card Transactions . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Obtaining an Internet Merchant Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
About Credit Card Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Credit Card Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Planning Your Gateway Integration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Complying With E-commerce Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Handling Credit Card Type Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
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Core Credit Card Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Submitting Account Verifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
When To Use Account Verifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Required Account Verification Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Example Account Verification String . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Submitting Authorization/Delayed Capture Transactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
When to Use Authorization/Delayed Capture Transactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Required Authorization Transaction Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Typical Authorization Transaction Parameter String . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Submitting Balance Inquiry Transactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Processing Platforms Supporting Balance Inquiry Transactions . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Required Balance Inquiry Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Example Balance Inquiry Transaction String . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Submitting Card Present (SWIPE) Transactions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Processing Platforms Supporting Card-Present Transactions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Card Present Transaction Syntax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Submitting Credit Transactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Required Credit Transaction Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Submitting Inquiry Transactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
When To Use an Inquiry Transaction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Required Parameters When Using the PNREF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Inquiry Transaction Parameter String Using the PNREF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Required Parameters When Using the CUSTREF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Inquiry Transaction Parameter String Using the CUSTREF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Required Parameters When Using the Secure Token . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Inquiry Parameter String Using the Secure Token . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Submitting Partial Authorizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
When To Use Partial Authorizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Required Partial Authorization Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Example Partial Authorization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Submitting Purchasing Card Transactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Submitting Reference Transactions (Tokenization) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
When To Use a Reference Transaction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Transaction Types That Can Be Used As the Original Transaction . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Fields Copied From Reference Transactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Example Reference Transaction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Data Upload - Storing Credit Card Data on the Gateway Server . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Submitting Sale Transactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
When To Use a Sale Transaction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
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Additional Parameters For Sale Transactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Typical Sale Transaction Parameter String . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Submitting Soft Merchant Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
About Soft Merchant Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Ways to Send Soft Merchant Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Submitting Voice Authorization Transactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
When To Use a Voice Authorization Transaction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Required Voice Authorization Transaction Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Submitting Void Transactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
When To Use a Void Transaction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Required Void Transaction Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Fields Copied From the Original Transaction Into the Void Transaction. . . . . . . . . 81
Example Void Transaction Parameter String . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Using Address Verification Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Example Address Verification Service Parameter String . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Using Card Security Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Chapter 7 Testing Transactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Setting Up The Payflow Gateway Testing Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Testing Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Processors Other Than PayPal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Credit Card Numbers for Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Testing Address Verification Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Testing Card Security Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
PayPal Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Credit Card Numbers for Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Result Values Based On Amount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Chapter 8 Transaction Responses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Credit Card Transaction Responses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Address Verification Service Responses From PayPal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Card Security Code Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Normalized Card Security Code Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
PayPal Card Security Code Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
BALAMT Response and Stored Value Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
American Express Stored Value Card Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
PNREF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
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RESULT Values and RESPMSG Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
RESULT Values For Communications Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Chapter A Processors Requiring Additional Transaction Parameters 111
American Express Additional Credit Card Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Retail Transaction Advice Addendum (for SWIPE transactions) . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Internet Transaction Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Address Verification Service Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Location Transaction Advice Addendum Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Transaction Advice Detail Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Airline Passenger Data Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
American Express Other Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Elavon Additional Credit Card Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
First Data Merchant Services Nashville, Additional Credit Card Parameters . . . . . . . . 118
First Data Merchant Services North, Additional Credit Card Parameters . . . . . . . . . .118
Heartland, Additional Credit Card Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Litle Additional Credit Card Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Merchant e-Solutions, Additional Credit Card Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Paymentech Salem (New Hampshire) Additional Credit Card Parameters for American
Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Internet Transaction Data Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
AVS Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Additional Credit Card Parameters for M Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
PayPal Credit Card Transaction Request Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
SecureNet Additional Credit Card Parameters for American Express . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Retail Transaction Advice Addendum (for SWIPE transactions) . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Internet Transaction Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
AVS Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Location Transaction Advice Addendum Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Transaction Advice Detail Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
Airline Passenger Data Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
Other Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Vantiv Additional Credit Card Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Additional Credit Card Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Soft Merchant Descriptor Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
WorldPay Additional Credit Card Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
Chapter B TeleCheck Electronic Check Processing . . . . . . . . . 137
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TeleCheck NFTF Overview of Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
TeleCheck NFTF Processing Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
NFTF Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
NFTF Processing Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
NFTF Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
TeleCheck Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
Required TeleCheck Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
Testing TeleCheck Transactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
Example Test Transaction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
Preparing for TeleCheck Production Transactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
Responses to TeleCheck Transactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
Transaction Responses Common to All Tender Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
Response Code Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
Sale Response Code Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
Adjustment Code Values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
Response Codes For Status Response Packets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
TeleCheck Authorization Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
Authorization – Sales Consent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
Authorization – Sales Decline/Error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
Chapter C Submitting Purchasing Card Level 2 and 3 Transactions . 151
About Purchasing Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
About Program Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
Accepted BIN Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152
About American Express Purchasing Card Transactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152
Supported Transaction Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152
Avoiding Downgrade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
Submitting Successful Level 3 Transactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
Edit Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
Accepted BIN Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154
American Express Purchasing Card Transaction Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154
American Express Level 2 Parameters for American Express . . . . . . . . . . . . .154
Example American Express Level 2 Transaction Parameter String . . . . . . . . . . .157
American Express Level 3 Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
Example American Express Level 3 Transaction Parameter String . . . . . . . . . . .159
Elavon (Formerly Nova) Purchasing Card Transaction Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
Elavon Level 2 Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
Elavon Additional Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
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Example Elavon Level 2 Transaction Parameter String . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
First Data Merchant Services (FDMS) Nashville Purchasing Card Transaction Processing.161
FDMS Nashville Commercial Card Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
First Data Merchant Services (FDMS) North Purchasing Card Transaction Processing . .162
FDMS North Purchasing Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
FDMS North Purchasing Card Line Item Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163
First Data Merchant Services South (FDMS) Purchasing Card Transaction Processing . .163
FDMS South Level 2 and Level 3 Purchasing Card Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . .164
FDMS South Line Item Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Example FDMS South Purchasing Card Level 2 and 3 Parameter String . . . . . . . .166
Example FDMS South Line Item Parameter String . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166
Global Payments - Central Purchasing Card Transaction Processing . . . . . . . . . . . .167
Global Payments - Central Level 2 Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
Global Payments - East Purchasing Card Transaction Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
Global Payments - East Level 2 Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
Example Global Payments - East Level 2 Visa or MasterCard Transaction Parameter String
168
Heartland Purchasing Card Transaction Processing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Heartland Level 2 Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Heartland Level 3 MasterCard Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169
Heartland Level 3 Visa Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
Litle Purchasing Card Transaction Processing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174
Litle Level 2 Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174
Litle Level 3 Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
Merchant e-Solutions Purchasing Card Transaction Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177
Merchant e-Solutions Level 2 Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177
Merchant e-Solutions Level 3 MasterCard Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177
Merchant e-Solutions Level 3 Visa Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180
Paymentech Salem (New Hampshire) Purchasing Card Transaction Processing . . . . . .182
Paymentech Salem (New Hampshire) Level 2 Parameters for American Express . . .182
Paymentech Salem (New Hampshire) Level 3 Purchasing Card Parameters. . . . . .185
Paymentech Tampa Level 2 Purchasing Card Transaction Processing . . . . . . . . . . .188
Paymentech Tampa Level 2 Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189
Example Paymentech Tampa Level 2 Visa and MasterCard Transaction Parameter String
189
SecureNet Purchasing Card Transaction Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189
SecureNet Level 2 Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189
SecureNet Level 3 MasterCard Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190
SecureNet Acquiring Solutions Level 3 Visa Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192
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TSYS Acquiring Solutions Purchasing Card Transaction Processing . . . . . . . . . . . .195
TSYS Acquiring Solutions Level 2 Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195
TSYS Acquiring Solutions Level 3 MasterCard Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196
TSYS Acquiring Solutions Level 3 Visa Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198
Vantiv Purchasing Card Transaction Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201
Vantiv Purchasing Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201
Vantiv Purchasing Card Line Item Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201
WorldPay Purchasing Cards Transaction Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202
WorldPay Level 2 Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202
WorldPay Level 3 Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204
Chapter D Payflow Header Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Sending Requests Directly to PayPal Bypassing Payflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207
Posting Transactions Directly Without the Payflow SDK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208
The Payflow Message Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208
Payflow Message Protocol Headers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209
Transaction Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211
Integrator-Provided Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212
Chapter E VERBOSITY: Processor-Specific Transaction Results . . 215
Chapter F ISO Country Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Chapter G Codes Used by FDMS South Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
MasterCard Country Codes for FDMS South Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219
Visa Country Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226
Units of Measure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233
Chapter H PayPal Acquirer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Countries and Regions Supported by PayPal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241
PayPal Currency Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241
Appendix I Additional Processor Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Moneris Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .243
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Chapter J Payflow Link Migration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Migrating from a legacy Payflow Link Integration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245
Chapter K Payflow Gateway MagTek Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . 247
MagTek MagneSafe Secure Card Readers and Qwick Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247
MagneSafe Secure Card Reader Authenticators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247
MagTek Qwick Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .248
Passing Encrypted Card Swipe Data and Qwick Codes to the Payflow Gateway . . . . . .248
Encrypted Card Swipe Payflow Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249
Qwick Code (PCode) Payflow Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249
Parameters for Encrypted Card Swipe Transactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250
Parameters for MagTek Qwick Code (PCode) Transactions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253
MagTek Error Codes and Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .254
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Preface
This guide describes the data parameters for the Gateway payments solutions.
Scope
This guide is a reference to the payment card data parameters available for submitting in
transaction requests over the Gateway to multiple supported processors. It also covers the
resulting response data parameters and errors.
The guide describes the requirements of an ever growing list of processing platforms. It
organizes parameters into a core set of request parameters supported by all processors,
additional parameters unique to individual processors, and purchasing card parameters
specialized to monitor credit card use in businesses. It also provides a section on response
parameters and error codes (PNREF values that are not 0).
Although this guide provides guidance on getting started with the SDK, setting up credit card
processing, and testing your integration, its broad scope does not lend to use as a tutorial on
integration. Refer to the PayPal Developer website and the Payflow Gateway SDK for detailed
working examples and use cases.
Related Documentation
For additional information on the Gateway payments solutions:
-See PayPal Manager at:
https://manager.paypal.com/
-For more information on Payflow documentation, examples, and very current information,
see the PayPal developer site at the following URL:
https://www.x.com/developers/paypal
Intended Audience
This guide provides Gateway payments solutions to readers who:
-Are web or application developers
-Have a background in payments services
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Who Should Use This Document
This comprehensive developer guide includes integration information for multiple Gateway
solutions. Legacy Payflow Link features are not included in this guide. For legacy Payflow
Link features refer to the Payflow Link User’s Guide. Additionally, all the Gateway features
explained in this guide are not necessarily available to every Gateway customer. This section
will help you determine whether you should use this document and which sections of the
document are relevant to you.
To view the Gateway solutions available to you, login to PayPal Manager at
https://manager.paypal.com/. PayPal Manager displays your Gateway Services in the Service
Summary box.
-Payflow Link
Payflow Link customers can choose PayPal or another merchant bank to process their
transactions via the Payflow Gateway.
A) Legacy Payflow Link users will see the following in the Service Summary box in PayPal
Manager:
Payflow Link
If you are a legacy Payflow Link user, do not use this guide; instead, use the Payflow Link
User’s Guide.
B) New Payflow Link users will see the following in the Service Summary box in PayPal
Manager:
Hosted Checkout Pages & Payflow SDK/API (Limited Access). (If PayPal Payments
Advanced is also listed, then you are not a Payflow Link customer).
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Intended Audience
New Payflow Link users who are using the Secure Token or the API should use this guide.
However, new Payflow Link users who are using the legacy Payflow Link input tag
integration should use the Payflow Link User’s Guide instead.
Limited API Access means you can perform all API functions except for Sales and
Authorization transactions. For Sales and Authorization type transactions you must use the
Hosted Checkout Pages.
-Payflow Pro
Payflow Pro customers can choose PayPal or another merchant bank to process their
transactions via the Gateway.
A) Legacy Payflow Pro users will see the following in the Service Summary box in PayPal
Manager:
Payflow Pro
Legacy Payflow Pro users should use this guide; however, these users can only use the API
integration and do not have the Hosted Checkout Pages service. If you are a legacy
Payflow Pro user, you should skip the chapter on Hosted Checkout Pages - “Configuring
Hosted Checkout Pages” on page 37.
B) New Payflow Pro users can take advantage of all of the Gateway features including
Hosted Checkout Pages. These users will see the following in the Service Summary box in
PayPal Manager:
Hosted Checkout Pages & Payflow SDK/API (Full Access)
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-PayPal Payments Advanced
Transactions submitted by PayPal Payments Advanced customers are processed through
the Gateway with PayPal acting as the merchant bank. PayPal Payments Advanced users
will see the following in the Service Summary box in PayPal Manager:
PayPal Payments Advanced with Hosted Checkout Pages & Payflow SDK/API (Limited
Access)
Limited API Access means you can perform all API functions except for Sales and
Authorization transactions. For Sales and Authorization type transactions you must use
Hosted Checkout Pages.
-PayPal Payments Pro
Transactions submitted by PayPal Payments Pro customers are processed through the
Gateway with PayPal acting as the merchant bank. PayPal Payments Pro users can use all
of the Gateway features supported by PayPal. These users will see the following in the
Service Summary box in PayPal Manager:
PayPal Payments Pro with Hosted Checkout Pages & Payflow SDK/API (Full Access)
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Revision History
Revision History
Revision History for the Gateway Developer Guide and Reference:
Date Description
28 Jan 2013 Added a new Appendix on Payflow Header Parameters.
Added information about duplicate parameters in the
Name-Value Parameter Syntax Guidelines.
In the Hosted Pages Chapter, added the Passing Other
Data to Your Server Using Post or Silent Post section,
and clarified that Silent Posts are returned for both
approved and declined transactions.
Updated the Payflow Link legacy parameters and the
equivalent Payflow parameters parameter table.
Removed legacy Payflow Link parameters with
identical Payflow equivalents.
Updated the description of the BILLTOSTATE and
SHIPTOSTATE parameters in the Core Credit Card
Parameters table.
Added a note to the introduction of the Submitting
Credit Card Transactions chapter.
Revised the introduction to the Payflow SDK chapter.
Updated some of the external links in the guide.
Corrected the format of the ORDERDATE parameter in
TSYS Acquiring Solutions Level 3 Visa Extended Data.
28 Dec 2012 Updated the description of the Driver’s Licencse - DL
field in Required TeleCheck Parameters.
11 Dec 2012 Added info on forcing the Cancel URL with layout
template C to Configuring Hosted Pages Using PayPal
Manager.
Added Secure Token error codes to Secure Token Errors
and to RESULT Values and RESPMSG Text.
04 Oct 2012 Added a new section on Hosted Pages and Mobile
Browsers and updated the Configuring Hosted
Checkout Pages chapter.
Added a new section: Supported Languages.
Added a new section: Using the PARMLIST Parameter.
Added information to the Host URL Addresses section.
29 Aug 2012 Added the Payflow Gateway MagTek Parameters
Appendix.
31 July 2012 Added a list of Setup Params and Customize Params.
These parameters override PayPal Manager settings for
Hosted Pages.
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Briefly explained the differences between Submitting
Credit Transactions and Submitting Void Transactions.
Updated the parameters in the Payflow Link legacy
parameters and the equivalent Payflow parameters
table.
Added DATE_TO_SETTLE to Credit Card Transaction
Responses parameters table.
Added a note to the About Credit Card Processing
section.
23 July 2012 Added the Bill Me Later feature to the Gateway Product
Details section.
16 July 2012 Updated required value for BILLTOCITY,
BILLTOSTATE & BILLTOCOUNTRY in PayPal Credit
Card Transaction Request Parameters table.
June 2012 Who Should Use This Document section added to the
Preface.
Integrating the Secure Token Without the Hosted
Checkout Pages: Transparent Redirect section:
corrected value of SILENTTRAN to “True”
Silent Posts section added to Hosted Checkout Pages
chapter.
ISO Country Codes: removed the legacy paramater
CORPCOUNTRY
May 2012 Added new sections to the Testing Transactions
chapter:
Testing Address Verification ServiceTesting Card
Security Code
Added PayPal Acquirer chapter:
Contains links to PayPal API Ref country and currency
codes
May 2012 (cont.) Document maintenance: Added cross-references and
external links; reorganized content; removed no longer
applicable content.
April 2012 Added new transaction type:
Balance Inquiry(TRXTYPE=B) can be used to obtain
the balance of a pre-paid card.
Date Description
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Revision History
Updated TeleCheck chapter:
Updated MICR values in Testing TeleCheck
Transactions section
Added TeleCheck Adjustment Response Code Values
table
Updated parameters and examples:
Added a description for response parameters
HOSTCODE, RESPTEXT, PROCCARDSECURE,
ADDLMSGS and an explanation on how to use these
parameters to obtain the processor’s raw response codes
and response messages.
Changed Litle parameters from STREET2,STREET3 to
BILLTOSTREET2, BILLTOSTREET3
Corrected description of MERCHSVC parameter for
FDMS North, Heartland, Litle, Merchant e-Solutions,
Paymentech Salem
Updated examples and removed legacy parameters to
include:FIRSTNAME, LASTNAME, STREET, CITY,
STATE, ZIP, COUNTRY
Updated processor and entity names:
Vantiv, previously known as Fifth Third Processing
Solutions
PayPal Australia, previously known as First Data
Australia
January 2012 Added new processors:
First Third International
Heartland Payment Systems
Planet Payment
SecureNet
TeleCheck
WorldPay
Added new transaction types:
TRXTYPE=L can be used to upload credit card data,
easing PCI compliance. You can store the resulting
PNREF locally for use in performing reference
transactions.
Date Description
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January 2012 (cont.) Added request NVPs:
ADDLAMTn
ADDLAMTTYPEn
AUTHDATE
CATTYPE
CONTACTLESS
CUSTDATA
CUSTOMERID
CUSTOMERNUMBER
DISCOUNT
DUTYAMT
DLNAME
DLNUM
DOB
L_ALTTAXAMTn
L_ALTTAXIDn
L_ALTTAXRATEn
L_CARRIERSERVICELEVELCODEn
L_COMMCODEn
L_EXTAMTn
L_PRODCODEn
L_TAXTYPEn
ORDERID
MERCHANTDESCR
MERCHANTINVNUM
MERCHANTNAME
MERCHANTURL
MERCHANTVATNUM
MERCHANTZIP
MISCDATA
REPORTGROUP
SILENTTRAN
STREET3
VATINVNUM
VATTAXAMT
VATTAXRATE
Added response NVPs:
DUPLICATE (response)
EXTRMSG (response)
Date Description
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Revision History
January 2012 (cont.) Added concepts:
Gateway Product Solutions - PayPal Payments
Advanced, PayPal Payments Pro, Payflow Pro, Payflow
Link
Transaction Flow
Transparent Redirect
February 2011 First publication.
Date Description
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1Introducing the Gateway
Checkout Solutions
The Gateway provides checkout solutions for novice and advanced use. It provides merchants
with a rich set of options to handle payment transactions.
-“About the Gateway Checkout Solutions” on page 23
-“About the Gateway Transaction Flow” on page 25
-“About Security” on page 26
-“Processing Platforms Supporting Card-Present Transactions” on page 28
-“Supported Payment Types” on page 29
-“Recurring Billing Service” on page 30
About the Gateway Checkout Solutions
Gateway checkout consists of the following four solutions:
-Payflow Link
-Payflow Pro
-PayPal Payments Advanced
-PayPal Payments Pro
Summary of the Gateway Checkout Solutions
Below is a basic comparison of the Gateway checkout solutions:
-Payflow Link uses hosted checkout pages to send transactions to a supported processor.
Merchants can use the Payflow SDK APIs to perform all transactions except authorization
and sale transactions. By using hosted pages with a secure token, the merchant adheres to
compliance rules for handling customer data in a secure way: data is stored on PayPal so
that it is not exposed to compromise.
-Payflow Pro can send transactions to a number of different supported processors,
requirements for which are described in this documentation. Merchants select a supported
processor and obtain an acquiring bank. Typically merchants integrate with, and have full
access to, the Payflow SDK or use HTTPS to send transactions to the processor. Using
hosted pages is an option.
-PayPal Payments Advanced uses web pages hosted by PayPal (also known as hosted
checkout pages) to send transactions to the PayPal processor. With PayPal Payments
Advanced, PayPal is the acquiring bank. By using hosted checkout pages with a secure
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About the Gateway Checkout Solutions
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token, the merchant adheres to compliance rules for handling customer data in a secure
way: data is stored on PayPal so that it is not exposed to compromise.
-Like PayPal Payments Advanced, PayPal Payments Pro sends transactions to the PayPal
processor and PayPal is the acquiring bank. Using hosted checkout pages is an option.
Typically merchants integrate with the Payflow SDK or use HTTPS to send transactions to
the PayPal processor.
NOTE:PayPal strongly recommends that all users of Gateway checkout solutions take
advantage of the secure token and the hosted checkout pages. Doing so provides
automatic compliance with processing card industry (PCI) standards for protecting
cardholder data.
Gateway Product Details
The table below compares how the Gateway checkout solutions support payment processing
features.
Feature
PayPal Payments Advanced
Payflow Link
PayPal Payments Pro
Payflow Pro
Hosted checkout page (including an
iFrame version)
Yes Yes
PayPal payments Included Optional
Bill Me Later payments
(Available to US merchants only on
Hosted checkout pages.)
Included Optional
PayPal branding on full page templates Yes Optional
Transparent Redirect No Yes
Supports PayPal as a processor and an
acquirer
Yes Yes
Credit and debit cards Yes Yes
Level 2 and Level 3 purchase cards Yes Yes
TeleCheck (guaranteed electronic
checks)
No Yes
ACH (electronic checks) No Yes
Virtual Terminal support, including
card-present data passage
Yes Yes
Virtual Terminal Payflow Link only Yes
API Limited access (no authorization
or sale)
Full access
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About the Gateway Transaction Flow 1
About the Gateway Transaction Flow
The traditional transaction flow is as follows. Numbers correspond to numbers in the figure.
1. At your website, the customer clicks Buy to purchase merchandise.
2. You send the transaction request to the Gateway server.
3. The Gateway sends the transaction to the payment processing network.
4. Your processor sends the response back to the Gateway server and processes the
transaction (obtains the payment from the customer bank and deposits it in the merchant
bank).
5. The Gateway server returns the response to your website.
6. Your website displays the result to the customer.
You can use the core transaction parameters supported by all Gateway processors described in
this dcumentation to send transaction data to your processor. In addition:
Reference transactions (Tokenization) Yes Yes
Secure token to preset hosted checkout
page
Yes Yes
Reporting APIs Yes Yes
Desktop integration Yes Yes
Recurring billing Yes Yes
Basic fraud protection Yes Yes
Advanced fraud protection Yes Yes
Partner/channel distribution support
(Partner Manager, registration, XML
registration) resale and referral
Yes Yes
Feature
PayPal Payments Advanced
Payflow Link
PayPal Payments Pro
Payflow Pro
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-Each Gateway processor may support various additional parameters beyond the core set
that you can send in transaction requests.
-Your processor may also support purchasing cards (credit cards employers issue for
business-related charges). Purchasing card Level 2 and Level 3 parameters provide
specialized reporting so an employer can monitor card use. The parameter information may
appear on the customer’s statement or describe line items in greater detail. Be sure to check
for your processor’s Level 2 and 3 parameters in this documentation.
The sections in this documentation describing the above parameters alphabetically organize
parameters by processor name.
About Security
It is your responsibility to adhere to PCI compliance standards to protect personal information
and implement security safeguards on your website when processing payment card
transactions.
Gateway solutions make available a secure token and hosted checkout pages to help you meet
PCI compliance. Hosted pages are optional to PayPal Payments Pro and Payflow Pro users. If
you do not use a secure token or hosted pages, you must provide your own means of meeting
compliance requirements.
NOTE:PayPal Payments Advanced and Payflow Link merchants are required to use hosted
pages.
Secure Token
The secure token stores request transaction data on the Gateway server. It eliminates the need
to resend the parameter data for display in a hosted checkout page where the data might be
subject to compromise.
Hosted Checkout Pages
The Gateway enables the use of hosted checkout pages, which help you achieve PCI
compliance. The hosted checkout pages enable you to pass transaction data securely to the
server and to collect credit card acceptance data.
NOTE:You are required to use hosted pages with PayPal Payments Advanced and Payflow
Link.
The following figure shows the transaction flow when using hosted pages and a secure token.
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About Security 1
Numbers in the figure correspond to the numbered comments below:
1. The customer clicks Buy to purchase merchandise on your website.
2. You request a secure token by passing a token ID to the Gateway server.
3. The Gateway server returns the secure token and your token ID to your website.
4. You submit the secure token and token ID in an HTTP post to pages hosted on the Gateway
server and redirect the customer’s browser to the hosted pages.
5. The Gateway server uses the secure token to retrieve the amount and other transaction data.
The customer submits their credit card number, expiration date, and other sensitive data
directly to the host pages rather than to your website, easing your PCI compliance
requirements.
6. The Gateway processes the payment through the payment processing network.
7. The Gateway server transparently returns the customer to the location on your website that
you specified in the request to obtain a secure token. You display the results to the
customer on your website.
NOTE:If you do not get a response from the Gateway server, submit an Inquiry transaction,
passing in the secure token to see if the transaction has completed. For details, see
“Submitting Inquiry Transactions” on page 69.
PCI Compliance Without Hosted Pages: Transparent Redirect
PayPal Payments Pro and Payflow Pro merchants who want PCI compliance while
maintaining full control over designing and hosting checkout pages on their website can use
Transparent Redirect. Transparent Redirect posts payment details silently to the Gateway
server, so this sensitive information never goes through the merchant’s website.
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Processing Platforms Supporting Card-Present Transactions
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Implementing Transparent Redirect is very similar to implementing hosted pages. It differs
only in the steps shown in boldface below:
1. The customer clicks Buy to purchase merchandise on your website.
2. You request a secure token by passing a secure token ID to the Gateway server. In the
request, you pass the name-value pair, SILENTTRAN=TRUE. This name-value pair
prevents the hosted pages from displaying.
3. The Gateway server returns the secure token and your token ID to your website.
4. You display the credit card fields to the customer in a checkout page on your website.
5. The customer enters their credit card number, expiration date, and other sensitive
data into the credit card fields and clicks Submit. The browser posts the payment data
directly to the Gateway server, avoiding your website and easing your PCI
compliance requirements.
NOTE:To ensure that the post goes from the browser directly to PayPal and not back to
your website, you should add scripting.
6. The Gateway processes the payment through the payment processing network.
7. The Gateway server transparently sends the customer to the location on your website that
you specified in the request to obtain a secure token. You display the results to the
customer on your website.
Processing Platforms Supporting Card-Present Transactions
The following processing platforms support card-present transactions.
American Express
American Express APAC
Elavon
First Data Merchant Services (FDMS) Nashville
First Data Merchant Services (FDMS) North
First Data Merchant Services (FDMS) South
Global Payments Central
Global Payments East
Heartland Payment Systems
Litle
Merchant e-Solutions
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Supported Payment Types 1
Supported Payment Types
Supported Languages
The Payflow Gateway only supports customer input and API parameter values that are in
regular ASCII (English language) characters. Payflow does not support extended ASCII
characters or any other character sets other than regular ASCII at this time. Additionally, the
Payflow hosted checkout pages and PayPal manager account settings pages are available in
English only. For information on a similar PayPal product that offers multi-lingual support, see
Website Payments Pro Hosted Solution.
Moneris Solutions
Paymentech Salem
Paymentech Tampa
PayPal
SecureNet
TeleCheck
TSYS Acquiring Solutions
Van t iv
WorldPay
Credit cards
PayPal (supported by PayPal’s Express Checkout product)
Pinless debit cards
Electronic checks
Check cards
Purchasing cards (also referred to as commercial cards, corporate cards, procurement cards, or business cards)
Level 2 and Level 3
Automated Clearing House (ACH). For information on performing ACH transactions, contact your PayPal Sales
Representative.
Introducing the Gateway Checkout Solutions
Recurring Billing Service
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Recurring Billing Service
The Recurring Billing Service is a scheduled payment solution that enables you to
automatically bill your customers at regular intervals—for example, you can bill your
customers a monthly fee of $42 for 36 months with an initial fee of $129.
You enroll separately for the Recurring Billing Service. You can learn about the Recurring
Billing Service in the Payflow Pro – Recurring Billing Service User’s Guide. If you already have
this service, this user guide will show you how to define and manage recurring transactions
programmatically. You can also manage Recurring Billing tasks in PayPal Manager.
Fraud Protection Service
Fraud Protection Services can help you significantly reduce the cost of fraud and the resulting
damage to your business. This service uses Fraud Protection filters to help protect you from
fraudsters using stolen or false credit card information. These filters identify potentially
fraudulent activity and let you decide whether to accept or reject the suspicious transaction.
Fraud Protection Service can also minimize the risk of hacking your customer database by
enabling you to place powerful constraints on access to and use of your PayPal Manager and
Payflow Gateway accounts.
You enroll separately for the Fraud Protection Service. You can learn more about Fraud
Protection Service in the Payflow Pro Fraud Protection Services User’s Guide. If you already have
this service, this user guide will show you how to setup Fraud Protection filters. You can also
manage some aspects of your Fraud Protection Service in PayPal Manager.
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2Secure Token
This section describes the secure token.
-“Secure Token” on page 31
-“Integrating the Secure Token With the Hosted Checkout Pages” on page 31
-“Integrating the Secure Token Without the Hosted Checkout Pages: Transparent Redirect”
on page 32
-“Posting To the Hosted Checkout Page” on page 34
-“Using the PARMLIST Parameter” on page 44
About the Secure Token
Use a secure token to send non-credit card transaction data to the Gateway server for safer
storage. The secure token prevents anyone from intercepting or manipulating the data. You
must use a secure token if you use hosted checkout pages. The token is good for a one-time
transaction and is valid for 30 minutes.
NOTE:PayPal Payments Pro and Payflow Pro merchants who do not use a secure token must
host their own payment pages. When hosting your own pages, you are responsible for
meeting PCI requirements by handling data securely. PayPal Payments Advanced and
Payflow Link merchants must use a secure token with hosted checkout pages.
To obtain a secure token, pass a unique, 36-character secure token ID and set
CREATESECURETOKEN=Y in a request to the Gateway server. The Gateway server associates
your ID with a secure token and returns the token as a string of up to 32 alphanumeric
characters.
To pass the transaction data to the hosted checkout page, you pass the secure token and secure
token ID in an HTTP form post. The token and ID trigger the Gateway server to retrieve your
data and display it for customer approval.
NOTE:You cannot modify the data sent with a secure token, with one exception. You can
configure PayPal Manager to allow you to modify billing and shipping information.
Integrating the Secure Token With the Hosted Checkout Pages
To create a secure token, pass all parameters that you need to process the transaction except
for payment details parameters such as the credit card number, expiration date, and check
number. For details on transaction parameters, see “Submitting Credit Card Transactions” on
page 55. In addition, pass the following Payflow parameters to create the secure token.
Secure Token
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NOTE:The secure token is valid for 30 minutes, and you can only use it one time. If you
attempt to use the token after the time limit has expired, your transaction will fail with
Result value 7, “Secure Token Expired.” If you attempt to reuse the token, you receive
an error.
1. Set SECURETOKENID to a unique alphanumeric value up to 36 characters in length.
SECURETOKENID=9a9ea8208de1413abc3d60c86cb1f4c5
2. Set CREATESECURETOKEN to the value Y to request that Payflow gateway return a token.
CREATESECURETOKEN=Y
Secure Token Example
The following is an example of a request parameter string that creates a secure token.
TRXTYPE=A&BILLTOSTREET=123 Main St.&BILLTOZIP=95131&AMT=23.45&CURRENCY=USD&
INVNUM=INV12345&PONUM=PO9876&CREATESECURETOKEN=Y&SECURETOKENID=9a9ea8208de1
413abc3d60c86cb1f4c5
The Gateway server returns SECURETOKEN and SECURETOKENID in the response. A tag
follows the SECURETOKEN to indicate the length of the token value returned.
RESULT=0&RESPMSG=Approved&SECURETOKEN[25]=Fj+1AFUWft0+I0CUFOKh5WA==&SECURET
OKENID=9a9ea8208de1413abc3d60c86cb1f4c5
Integrating the Secure Token Without the Hosted Checkout
Pages: Transparent Redirect
To use your own checkout pages while complying with PCI guidelines (sending the
customer’s sensitive data directly to the Gateway server), pass all parameters that you need to
process the transaction except for sensitive payment details such as the credit card number,
expiration date, and check number. For details on sending transactions, see “Submitting Credit
Card Transactions” on page 55.
In addition, pass the following 3 Payflow parameters in your request. The first 2 parameters
obtain a secure token. The third parameter implements Transparent Redirect, which
suppresses hosted pages.
NOTE:The secure token is valid for 30 minutes, and you can only use it one time. If you
attempt to use the token after the time limit has expired, your transaction will fail with
Result value 7, “Secure Token Expired.” If you attempt to reuse the token, you receive
an error.
1. Set SECURETOKENID to a unique alphanumeric value up to 36 characters in length.
SECURETOKENID=9a9ea8208de1413abc3d60c86cb1f4c5
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2. Set CREATESECURETOKEN to the value Y to request that the Gateway server return a token.
CREATESECURETOKEN=Y
3. Set SILENTTRAN to the value TRUE to suppress the display of hosted pages.
SILENTTRAN=TRUE
Transparent Redirect Example
The following is an example of an authorization parameter string that suppresses hosted pages.
TRXTYPE=A&BILLTOSTREET=123 Main St.&BILLTOZIP=95131&AMT=24.35&INVNUM=INV123
45&PONUM=PO12345&CURRENCY=USD&CREATESECURETOKEN=Y&SECURETOKENID=9a9ea8208de
1413abc3d60c86cb1f4c5&SILENTTRAN=TRUE
The Gateway server returns a SECURETOKEN and SECURETOKENID in the response. A tag
follows the SECURETOKEN to indicate the length of the token value returned.
RESULT=0&RESPMSG=Approved&SECURETOKEN[25]=Fj+1AFUWft0+I0CUFOKh5WA==&SECURET
OKENID=9a9ea8208de1413abc3d60c86cb1f4c5
When the customer enters their sensitive data into the credit card fields on your website and
clicks Submit, the browser posts the data to the Gateway server rather than to your website.
NOTE:It is highly recommended that you add scripting to ensure the the browser posts the
sensitive data directly to the PayPal Gateway server rather than to your website.
If you are using the PARMLIST parameter with the Transparent Redirect, see “Using the
PARMLIST Parameter” on page 44 for more information.
Secure Token Errors
A successful Payflow transaction will return RESULT=0 in the response. If your Secure Token
transaction is unsuccessful, you can pass the token 2 more times to Payflow before the token
expires.
A Payflow Secure Token will expire:
-If the same Secure Token is passed to Payflow a total of 3 times.
-20 minutes after the Secure Token was generated.
-When the token is used in a successful transaction.
If you receive one of the following error codes in the RESULT response parameter, then your
Secure Token has expired.
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If you see a different error code in the RESULT parameter, refer to the RESULT Values and
RESPMSG Text section for more information.
Posting To the Hosted Checkout Page
To display the transaction information to the Gateway hosted checkout page, you perform an
HTTP form post.
1. Direct the HTTP post to the Gateway applications server at the following URL.
https://payflowlink.paypal.com
2. Send the following parameter data:
–SECURETOKEN returned in the transaction response
–SECURETOKENID
HTTP Form Post Examples
The following is an example request string that displays the transaction information to the
hosted checkout page.
<html>
<head>
<title>PageTitle</title>
</head>
<body>
<form method="post" action="https://payflowlink.paypal.com">
<input type=hidden value="Fj+1AFUWft0+I0CUFOKh5WA=="
name=SECURETOKEN/>
<input type=hidden value="9a9ea8208de1413abc3d60c86cb1f4c5"
name=SECURETOKENID/>
</form>
</body>
</html>
160 Secure Token already been used. Indicates that the secure token has expired due to
either a successful transaction or the token has been used three times while trying to
successfully process a transaction. You must generate a new secure token.
161 Transaction using secure token is already in progress. This could occur if a
customer hits the submit button two or more times before the transaction completed.
162 Secure Token Expired. The time limit of 20 minutes has expired and the token can no
longer be used.
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For more information on the Payflow parameters that are used to pass information to the
Gateway hosted checkout pages, see “Using a Secure Token to Pass Hosted Pages
Customization Parameters” on page 41
The following example uses Payflow name-value pairs to pass values in a form post to the
hosted checkout pages. For details on the name-value pair strings used in this example, see
“Sending a Simple Transaction to the Server” on page 51.
<html>
<head>
<title>PageTitle</title>
</head>
<body>
<form method="post" action="https://payflowlink.paypal.com">
<input type="text" name = "SECURETOKEN" value =
"FvwEnHTYRNUSVsZRlhFpudA=="/>
<input type="text" name = "SECURETOKENID" value =
"9a9ea8208de1413abc3d60c86cb1f4c5"/>
<input type="hidden" name="PARMLIST"
value="INVNUM[8]=INV12345&AMT[5]=25.50&CURRENCY[3]=
USD&PONUM[7]=PO12345"/>
<input type="submit"/>
</form>
</center>
</body></html>
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3Configuring Hosted Checkout
Pages
This chapter describes the following:
-“Configuring Hosted Checkout Pages” on page 37
-“Configuring Hosted Pages Using PayPal Manager” on page 37
-“Using a Secure Token to Pass Hosted Pages Customization Parameters” on page 41
-“Hosted Pages and Mobile Browsers” on page 45
-“Silent Posts” on page 47
-“Passing Other Data to Your Server Using Post or Silent Post” on page 48
Configuring Hosted Checkout Pages
PayPal enables you to customize the hosted checkout pages so that they reflect the look and
feel of your website. In doing so, the buyer seamlessly transitions from your website to the
PayPal hosted checkout pages to make the payment and complete the transaction. Since the
pages are hosted on PayPal servers, you do not have to capture or store credit card information
on your website, thereby helping towards achieving PCI compliance. PayPal’s hosted
checkout pages are optimized for supported desktop and mobile browsers.
NOTE:The Payflow Gateway implementation helps to achieve PCI compliance but does not
necessarily guarantee it.
There are two ways to configure hosted checkout pages:
-Logging in to PayPal Manager and making selections
-Using a secure token and passing configuration parameters in a form post
Configuring Hosted Pages Using PayPal Manager
You can specify the content of your hosted checkout pages and configure their appearance to
reflect the look and feel of your website. To do so, log into PayPal Manager and click on the
Service Settings tab. In the Hosted Checkout Pages section, you have the following options:
-Setup
-Customize
-Integrate
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Setup
The Setup page in PayPal Manager enables you to select the information you want to collect
from buyers and what you want displayed on your hosted checkout pages. This includes
selecting the billing and the shipping information information fields, the payment
confirmation page settings, the confirmation email details, security options and other settings.
You can perform tasks such as:
-Configure your PayPal Express Checkout display and specify email addresses for live and
test transactions.
-Determine the cancel URL and the text of the link the buyer clicks on to cancel the
payment on your website. The cancel URL is the page to which PayPal redirects your
buyer’s browser if the buyer does not approve the payment.
NOTE:Payflow will ignore the cancel URL field that you entered in PayPal Manager if you
select layout template C. To force Payflow to use the cancel URL field with layout
template C, in PayPal Manager, add DISPLAY_URL | before your cancel URL.
Example: DISPLAY_URL | http://www.yoursite.com/home.php
-Select the billing and shipping information fields the buyer will be required to complete
during checkout.
-Choose to display a PayPal hosted payment confirmation page or host your own
confirmation page on your website. You can also specify the paypal hosted confirmation
page header and footer text and the URL and text for the return link. Additionally, you can
choose to enable the silent post feature.
-Opt to send email receipts to the buyer for each successful transaction.
For complete details on these settings, click the Help button on the Setup page. To quickly get
get started with your hosted pages, go to the Hosted Pages Getting Started Guide on the PayPal
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developer portal. For more information on the Silent Post feature, go to “Silent Posts” on
page 47
Customize
The Customize page allows you to customize the layout and appearance of your hosted
checkout page. You can customize the header, background, payment method section and the
order summary column of your payment page. PayPal offers three design layouts for you to
choose from. Layout A is the default layout but you can choose any of the three layouts
offered (Layouts A, B and C).
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On the Customize page, you can either change the design of your existing layout, or select and
customize a different layout. To make changes, double-click on the section of the template you
are trying to modify or the corresponding Click to Edit button for that section. In the pop-up
that appears, click the color selector to change the color, or enter the appropriate URL. The
customization options vary for the different Layouts. These options are described in greater
detail in the next section: Customizing Your Layout.
After making the changes, click one of the following buttons:
-Preview - Preview the changes you have made to your layout before saving and publishing
it
-Save and Publish - Save all the changes you have made and publish the updated layout.
Your buyers will see the updated payment page.
-Cancel - Discard all the changes you have made in this session.
-Undo Changes - Discard all changes you have made since the last time you saved the
layout. Your buyers will see the last saved layout.
NOTE:You must make all modifications (including changing layouts) within the same
session, otherwise all changes will be lost and you will have to redo your changes. If
the session times out, the design of the layout will remain at the version that was last
published.
NOTE:Payflow will ignore the cancel URL field that you entered in PayPal Manager if you
select layout template C. To force Payflow to use the cancel URL field with layout
template C, in PayPal Manager, add DISPLAY_URL | before your cancel URL.
Example: DISPLAY_URL | http://www.yoursite.com/home.php
Customizing Your Layout
You can customize the appearance of the Layout template that you selected on the customize
page. These customizations apply mostly to Layouts A and B. Layout C is embedded on a
page you host in an iFrame. So for Layout C, you already control the appearance of the page.
NOTE:These customizations are not applied to the mobile version of the hosted checkout
pages.
-Header (Applicable to Layouts A and B) - You can change the following:
– Header height (Applicable to Layouts A and B)
– Header background color (Applicable to Layout B only)
– Header font type, size (Applicable to Layouts A and B)
– Header font color (Applicable to Layout B only)
– Swap between displaying the business name or the business logo image
– Edit business name in the header (Applicable to Layouts A and B)
– Position of the business name or the logo within the header (left, centered, right)
(Applicable to Layouts A and B)
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-Page Background (Applicable to Layout B only) - You can change the following:
– Background color
– Footer text color
– Upload a background image - .jpg, .jpeg, .gif, or .png. The maximum allowable image
size is 100kb.
– Repeat image option
-Payment Method Section (Applicable to Layouts B and C) - You can change the following:
– Text color of the section title (Applicable to Layout B only)
– Subheader text color (Applicable to Layouts B and C)
– Color of other text in this section (Applicable to Layout B only)
– Section border color (Applicable to Layouts B and C)
– Button color and button text color (Applicable to Layouts B and C)
-Order Summary Column (Applicable to Layout Bonly) - You can change the following:
– Column background color
– Upload a background image
– Repeat image option
For step-by-step instructions on customizing the appearance of your checkout pages, go to
Nate’s blog post on PayPal’s developer portal: https://www.x.com/node/2750.
Integrate
This section contains links to PayPal developer resources. PayPal’s developer portal includes:
-Developer integration guides which are comprehensive product guides like this guide.
-Getting Started Guides that can help get you up and running quickly with a basic integration.
-How-to guides that walk you through a specific integration use case.
-Other useful resources such as blog posts, forums, screencasts, code samples and more.
Using a Secure Token to Pass Hosted Pages Customization
Parameters
Another way to configure your hosted checkout pages is to submit hosted checkout page
configuration parameters to the Payflow Gateway in a form post. These parameters will
override your hosted checkout page settings in PayPal Manager.
First, you will need to create a secure token. You then pass the secure token with the hosted
pages configuration parameters. To learn how to create a secure token, see the Secure Token
chapter.
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The table below describes the form post parameters that you can use to dynamically configure
the hosted checkout pages.
Setup Params
Variable Description
CANCELURL The URL that customers would go to if pressing a
Cancel link from the hosted page (Layouts A and B
only) and from the Express Checkout flow if the buyer
chooses Express Checkout as their payment method.
Maximum length: 512 characters.
CSCREQUIRED Determines if the card security code is required. Values:
TRUE or FALSE
CSCEDIT Determines if the card security code is editable. Values:
TRUE or FALSE
DISABLERECEIPT Determines if the payment confirmation / order receipt
page is a PayPal hosted page or a page on the merchant
site. For carts we recommend the carts host the order
confirmation page. Values: TRUE or FALSE
EMAILCUSTOMER Send the buyer an email confirmation or not. Default
value is FALSE.
ERRORURL The URL that customers are directed to if an error
occurs. Maximum length: 512 characters.
RETURNURL The URL that customers are directed to after a
transaction completes successfully. Maximum length:
512 characters.
SILENTPOSTURL The URL to which the Gateway will send Silent Post.
Maximum length: 512 characters.
TEMPLATE Determines whether to use one of the two redirect
templates (Layout A or B) or the embedded template
(Layout C). For Layouts A or B pass: TEMPLATEA or
TEMPLATEB. Layouts A & B auto-redirect to mobile-
optimized pages if a supported mobile browser is
detected. No action is required from the merchant for
Layouts A & B. For Layout C, pass MOBILE for the
mobile-optimized page or MINLAYOUT for the default
Layout C embedded template.
URLMETHOD The technical method used to deliver the CANCELURL.
The default is GET and cannot be changed without
affecting the installed base, but this value will likely be
changed to Post by most carts. Values: POST or GET
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Customize Params
Other HTML Post Params
Variable Description
PAGECOLLAPSEBGCOLOR Sets the color of the border around the embedded
template C. Example:
PAGECOLLAPSEBGCOLOR=993300
PAGECOLLAPSETEXTCOLOR Sets the color of the words “Pay with PayPal” and “Pay
with credit or debit card”. Example:
PAGECOLLAPSETEXTCOLOR=990000
PAGEBUTTONBGCOLOR Sets the color of the Pay Now / Submit button.
Example: PAGEBUTTONBGCOLOR=AA66FF
PAGEBUTTONTEXTCOLOR Sets the color of the text on the Pay Now / Submit
button. Example: PAGEBUTTONTEXTCOLOR=33FFFF
LABELTEXTCOLOR Sets the color of the text for “card number”, “expiration
date”, ..etc. Example: LABELTEXTCOLOR=330000
Variable Description
MODE (Optional) Used in conjunction with secure token. It lets
Payflow know that the secure token passed in is a live
or test token.Values: LIVE/TEST. Default is LIVE.
NOTE: This parameter will be deprecated in the future.
Instead of using this parameter to specify if you
are passing a live or test secure token, post your
form parameters to either the live URL or to the
new testing URL. See the Host URL Addresses
section for more information.
PARMLIST A HTTP Post parameter used with a secure token.
PARMLIST takes a string of name-value pairs as its
value. Payflow parses out these name-value pairs and
uses them to run the transaction. PARMLIST is
especially useful for merchants that already use this
parameter with the Payflow SDK and want to use an
existing name-value pair string. For more information
see the Using the PARMLIST Parameter section of this
guide.
SECURETOKEN/SECURETOKENID Used with the secure token.
SHOWAMOUNT If you pass in $0 amount and TRXTYPE=A, then if
SHOWAMOUNT=FALSE, Payflow will not display the
amount in the order summary table.Values:
TRUE/FALSE
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Using the PARMLIST Parameter
PARMLIST is a HTTP Post parameter used with a secure token to pass information to the
Gateway hosted checkout pages. PARMLIST takes a string of name-value pairs as its value.
Payflow parses out these name-value pairs and uses them to run the transaction. PARMLIST is
especially useful for merchants that already use this parameter with the Payflow SDK and
want to use an existing name-value pair string.
PARMLIST Example
<html>
<head>
<title>PageTitle</title>
</head>
<body>
<form method="post" action="https://payflowlink.paypal.com">
<input type="hidden" name="SECURETOKEN"
value="Fj+1AFUWft0+IOCUFOKh5WA==" />
<input type="hidden" name="SECURETOKENID"
value="9a9ea8208de1413abc3d60c86cb1f4c5" />
<input type="hidden" name="MODE" value="LIVE" />
<input type="hidden" name="PARMLIST"
value="INVNUM=INV1234&AMT=25.50&CURRENCY=USD
&PONUM=PO12345" />
</form>
</body>
</html>
SUBTOTAL Amount you pass to Payflow. It is displayed in the order
summary section. This amount is only for display
purposes and is not passed to the transaction servers.
VERBOSITY Additional values returned from the transaction
response to the merchant in the Silent Post. By default,
there is no verbosity set which means the standard set of
values that Silent Post currently uses is returned.
Passing in a verbosity will return the extra values that
we get back in the transaction response.Value: HIGH
VERIFY Runs a $0 authorization transaction using the credit card
information the buyer enters. If the $0 authorization is
verified, then Payflow will immediately run the
transaction for the amount and transaction type you pass
to Payflow.Values: TRUE/FALSE
Variable Description
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If you choose to use PARMLIST, then you can only pass the following 3 HTTP Post parameters
to Payflow with PARMLIST: SECURETOKEN, SECURETOKENID and MODE (optional). If you
try to pass in any other parameter (such as VERIFY=TRUE), then you will receive an error
message.
NOTE:The MODE parameter will be deprecated in the future. If you are using a test secure
token, instead of passing MODE=TEST, change the Form Action attribute value to the
testing URL: https://pilot-payflowlink.paypal.com.
If you are using Transparent Redirect with PARMLIST, you must pass the credit card
information (ACCT, EXPDATE and CSC) in the PARMLIST. For more information on
Transparent Redirect, see “Integrating the Secure Token Without the Hosted Checkout Pages:
Transparent Redirect” on page 32.
Hosted Pages and Mobile Browsers
In PayPal Manager you can select one of 3 hosted pages Layout templates: Layouts A and B
(the redirect templates) or Layout C (the embedded template). Layout A is the default Layout.
You can also dynamically select your hosted pages Layout template using the form post
TEMPLATE parameter. This will override your default Layout template set in PayPal Manager.
Please see Using a Secure Token to Pass Hosted Pages Customization Parameters for more
information on passing form post parameters to customize the checkout experience.
Mobile Optimized Checkout Pages
PayPal’s hosted checkout pages are mobile optimized for iPhone, iPod and Android devices.
This mobile optimized experience is available for all 3 Layout templates A, B and C. In the
case of Layouts A and B, PayPal will auto-detect if the checkout page is being viewed from a
supported mobile browser and will redirect to the mobile optimized checkout page. For Layout
C, PayPal does not automatically redirect mobile users to a mobile optimized flow. The reason
is that if PayPal automatically showed a mobile optimized embedded template, within a
merchant web page that may not be mobile optimized, this can create unexpected and
undesirable results. To display the mobile checkout page for Layout C, you must detect the
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supported mobile browser and then explicitly pass the form post parameter:
TEMPLATE=MOBILE.
The TEMPLATE form post parameter
The mobile checkout pages are identical for all Layout templates: Layouts A, B and the mobile
version of Layout C. Additionally, appearance customizations that you set in PayPal Manager or
submit as form post parameters are not applied to the mobile pages. The figures below show
the mobile optimized page flow for a PayPal payment and for a credit card payment:
Mobile page flow for a PayPal payment
Layout TEMPLATE parameter value Behavior on a Mobile Device
Layout A TEMPLATE=TEMPLATEA Auto-redirects to mobile optimized
page
Layout B TEMPLATE=TEMPLATEB Auto-redirects to mobile optimized
page
Layout C TEMPLATE=MINLAYOUT (default)
TEMPLATE=MOBILE
Use TEMPLATE=MINLAYOUT for
your general online checkout. If
you have a mobile optimized
experience, explicitly pass
TEMPLATE=MOBILE instead to
show the mobile optimized page.
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Mobile page flow for a credit card payment
Silent Posts
Silent Post ensures that the transaction data is passed back to your website when a transaction
is completed. The Silent Post feature uses the HTML Post method to return data to your server
for both approved and declined trasactions. This occurs even if a customer closes the browser
before returning to your site, or if the PayPal-hosted payment confirmation page is disabled.
Silent Post data is sent to your server at the same time as when a payment confirmation page is
displayed or as soon as a transaction is declined.
This feature is configured through https://manager.paypal.com:
-Go to Service Settings, then from the Hosted Checkout Pages section select Setup
-On the Setup page, set Use Silent Post to Yes. Then enter the Silent Post URL on your
server.
NOTE:To ensure that transactions proceed only if your script actually receives the data
returned by the Silent Post, you must Force Silent Post Confirmation by checking
Void transaction when my server fails to receive data sent by the silent post.
Force Silent Post Confirmation
The Force Silent Post Confirmation feature ensures that no transactions proceed unless your
Web site receives the Silent Post data. If you enable this feature, Payflow Gateway sends the
Silent Post data and waits for a 200 OK from your server (indicating the server’s receipt of the
data). If Payflow Gateway does not receive the success response, then the transaction is voided
and the customer sees a communication error message. In this case, PayPal Manager displays
both a transaction that succeeded and a transaction that was voided. To select this feature, be
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sure to check Void transaction when my server fails to receive data sent by the silent post
when setting up Silent Posts in PayPal Manager.
Data Returned by the Silent Post Features
The Silent Post feature returns either a short list of data or all of the data that was submitted for
the transaction. You can control what is returned to you via the optional ECHODATA parameter:
-To return a short list of values generated by PayPal and the issuing bank which provide
status information on the submitted transaction, set the optional ECHODATA parameter to
False. This will return the same values that you receive in a typical transaction response.
(See Transaction Responses for more info).
-To return both the short list of generated values plus all of the transaction data that was
submitted for the transaction, set the optional ECHODATA parameter to True. This is the
default setting. This will return the name and address parameters that were provided in the
request in addition to the values that you receive in a typical transaction response. (See
Transaction Responses for more info).
Passing Other Data to Your Server Using Post or Silent Post
The USER1 through USER10 Payflow parameters are ten optional string type parameters
intended to store your temporary data, such as variables, session IDs, order numbers, and so
on. These parameters enable you to pass internal information to your server using the Post or
Silent Post feature.
NOTE:USER1 through USER10 are not displayed to the customer and are not stored in the
PayPal transaction database.
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4Payflow SDK
The Payflow Software Development Kit (SDK) is a set of APIs to allow you to integrate the
Gateway with your application or website. This section includes:
-“Preparing the Payflow Gateway Client Application” on page 49.
-“Activating Your Payflow Gateway Account” on page 50.
-“Host URL Addresses” on page 50
NOTE:Each SDK includes full API documentation.
IMPORTANT:The Payflow SDK is available as a .NET or Java library. Using these SDKs is
recommended to simplify integration. Alternately you can build your own
API by posting transactions directly to the Gateway servers using HTTPS.
See “Posting Transactions Directly Without the Payflow SDK” on page 208
for more information.
Any reference to Payflow SDK or the API in this documentation is referred to simply as the
Payflow SDK.
Preparing the Payflow Gateway Client Application
Unless you are building your own API and using HTTPS to post to the servers, you need to
obtain the Payflow SDK. Follow these steps.
1. Download the Payflow SDK.
From the SDKs and Downloads page on x.com, download the Payflow SDK appropriate for
your platform.
2. Extract the files to a local directory.
3. Configure your firewall.
If you have a stateful firewall, enable outbound traffic for SSL (port 443). The firewall
keeps state on the connection, and automatically permits the inbound response from
PayPal.
If you do not have a stateful firewall, enable inbound and outbound traffic for SSL (port
443). Outbound traffic permits the initial Gateway request, while inbound permits the
response from PayPal.
4. Read the Readme.txt file.
The Readme.txt file includes integration information and samples that illustrate how to use
the client application in your development environment.
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Activating Your Payflow Gateway Account
When you are ready to activate your Gateway account to begin submitting live transactions,
follow these steps:
1. Log in to PayPal Manager at https://manager.paypal.com
2. Click ActivateYour Account and follow the on-screen instructions.
3. Change the URL within your web or desktop application to point to the live Gateway
server host addresses.
Host URL Addresses
Use the following host addresses for sending test and live transactions:
-For live transactions, use https://payflowpro.paypal.com
-For testing purposes, use https://pilot-payflowpro.paypal.com
NOTE:If you are using an older version of the SDK, you will notice that the live and
testing URLs have changed. Be sure to use the URLs mentioned above and remove
the “/transaction” from the end of the URL.
Testing Your PayPal Payments Advanced and PayPal Payments Pro Integration
If you have a PayPal Payments Advanced or a PayPal Payments Pro account and you would
like to use the testing URL to test your integration, you will first need a PayPal Sandbox test
account. If you do not have a Sandbox account, go to http://developer.paypal.com and follow the
instructions to create this account.
You will need to enter your Sandbox account information on the Setup page of PayPal
Manager http://manager.paypal.com ( Service Settings -> Hosted Checkout Pages -> Setup).
Fill-in the PayPal Sandbox Email Address field and click Save. You can now test your
Payflow Gateway integration against the testing URL: https://pilot-
payflowpro.paypal.com.
Passing Information to and Receiving Information from the Hosted Pages
If you would like to pass information to or receive information from the PayPal Hosted
Checkout Pages, use one of the following URLs:
-For live transactions, use https://payflowlink.paypal.com
-For testing purposes, use https://pilot-payflowlink.paypal.com
NOTE:You no longer need to use the MODE parameter when passing a test secure token.
Instead, post your form parameters to the testing Payflow Link URL. The MODE
parameter will be deprecated in the future.
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5Sending a Simple Transaction to
the Server
When using the Payflow SDK, you send transactions to the Gateway server in name-value pair
format. Typically, a simple transaction includes connection parameters, user parameters, and
transaction data parameters.
-“About Name-Value Pairs” on page 51
-“Payflow Connection Parameters” on page 52
-“User Parameter Data” on page 53
-“Sale Transaction Example” on page 54
-“Formatting Payflow Gateway Transactions” on page 54
About Name-Value Pairs
Name-value pair (NVP) is the format you use to specify the parameter information you send in
a transaction request to the Payflow server. A name-value pair consists of the parameter name
and its value. The equal sign (=) is a special character that associates the name and its value:
PARAMNAME=value
Typically, you send several name-value pairs as a parameter string to the server. The
ampersand (&) is a special character that separates each name-value pair in the parameter
string:
PARAM1NAME=value&PARAM2NAME=value&PARAM3NAME=value
Follow the special character and syntax guidelines when creating name-value pairs.
Using Special Characters In Values
Because the ampersand (&) and equal sign (=) characters have special meanings, they are
invalid in a name-value pair value.
The following are invalid:
COMPANYNAME=Ruff & Johnson
COMMENT1=Level=5
To include special characters in the value portion of a name-value pair, use a length tag. The
length tag specifies the exact number of characters and spaces that appear in the value. The
following are valid.
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COMPANYNAME[14]=Ruff & Johnson
COMMENT1[7]=Level=5
NOTE:Do not use quotation marks ("") even if you use a length tag.
Name-Value Parameter Syntax Guidelines
Follow these guidelines when creating name-value pair (NVP) parameter strings:
-Do not use spaces in values.
-Enclose the NVP parameter string in quotation marks (“ “).
-Do not place quotation marks within the body of the NVP parameter string.
-Separate all NVPs using an ampersand (&).
-Set the VERBOSITY transaction parameter to HIGH to have the response return detailed
information. Act upon the returned values that you need for the transaction.
-If you duplicate a parameter in your NVP string, the last item will always be the one used
and the others will be discarded.
Do Not URL Encode Name-Value Parameter Data
Do not URL encode your NVP data because it can cause problems with authentication and
reporting.
This example is incorrect:
TRXTYPE%3DS%26TENDER%3DC%26USER%3DMerchantUserID%26PWD%3DPwd4Gateway%26PART
NER%3DPayPal%26ACCT%3D5105105105105100%26EXPDATE%3D1215%26AMT%3D23.45%26COM
MENT1%3DAirport+Shuttle%26BILLTOFIRSTNAME%3DJamie%26BILLTOLASTNAME%3DMiller
%26BILLTOSTREET%3D123+Main+St.%26BILLTOCITY%3DSan+Jose%26BILLTOSTATE%3DCA%2
6BILLTOZIP%3D951311234%26BILLTOCOUNTRY%3DUS%26CVV2%3D123%26CUSTIP%3D0.0.0.0
This example is correct:
TRXTYPE=S&TENDER=C&USER=MerchantUserID&PWD=Pwd4Gateway&PARTNER=PayPal&ACCT=
5105105105105100&EXPDATE=1215&AMT=23.45&COMMENT1=Airport Shuttle&BILLTOFIRS
TNAME=Jamie&BILLTOLASTNAME=Miller&BILLTOSTREET=123 Main St.&BILLTOCITY=San
Jose&BILLTOSTATE=CA&BILLTOZIP=951311234&BILLTOCOUNTRY=US&CVV2=123&CUSTIP=0.
0.0.0
Payflow Connection Parameters
The Payflow SDK passes connection parameters to define the connection to the Payflow
server.
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Pass the connection parameters in the format and syntax required by the Payflow SDK and
programming language that you are using. See your integration documentation for details.
In addition to the connection parameters in the table, you must pass the NVP parameters that
specify the payment information for the transaction.
User Parameter Data
All Gateway transactions require the user parameters described as follows.
User paramters
Parameter Description
HOSTADDRESS (Required) Gateway server name.
HOSTPORT (Required) Use port 443.
TIMEOUT (Required) Time-out period for the transaction. PayPal recommends a minimum
time-out value of 30 seconds. The client begins tracking from the time that it
sends the transaction request to the server.
PROXYADDRESS (Optional) Proxy server address. Use the PROXY parameters for servers behind a
firewall. Your network administrator can provide the values.
PROXYPORT (Optional) Proxy server port.
PROXYLOGON (Optional) Proxy server logon ID.
PROXYPASSWORD (Optional) Proxy server logon password.
Parameter Description
USER (Required) If you set up one or more additional users on the account, this value
is the ID of the user authorized to process transactions. If, however, you have
not set up additional users on the account, USER has the same value as VENDOR.
Limitations: 64 alphanumeric, case-sensitive characters
VENDOR (Required) Your merchant login ID that you created when you registered for the
account.
Limitations: 64 alphanumeric, case-sensitive characters
PARTNER (Required) The ID provided to you by the authorized PayPal Reseller who
registered you for the Gateway gateway. If you purchased your account directly
from PayPal, use PayPal.
Limitations: 64 alphanumeric, case-sensitive characters
PWD (Required) The password that you defined while registering for the account.
Limitations: 6 to 32 alphanumeric, case-sensitive characters
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Sale Transaction Example
In addition to the required connection and user parameters, each transaction type may require
other parameters and can include a number of optional parameters.
To perform a sale transaction involving a credit card, for example, pass the following
parameters:
-TRXTYPE - The type of the transaction, such as S for Sale
-TENDER - The method of payment, such as C for credit card
-ACCT - The buyer’s credit card number
-AMT - The amount of the sale with two decimal places
-EXPDATE - The expiration date of the credit card
Typical Sale Transaction
The following is a typical name-value pair string for a sale transaction.
TRXTYPE=S&TENDER=C&USER=MerchantUserID&PWD=Pwd4Gateway&PARTNER=PayPal&ACCT=
5105105105105100&EXPDATE=1215&AMT=23.45&COMMENT1=Airport Shuttle&BILLTOFIRS
TNAME=Jamie&BILLTOLASTNAME=Miller&BILLTOSTREET=123 Main St.&BILLTOCITY=San
Jose&BILLTOSTATE=CA&BILLTOZIP=951311234&BILLTOCOUNTRY=US&CVV2=123&CUSTIP=0.
0.0.0&VERBOSITY=HIGH
Besides the required sale transaction parameters, the string includes other Payflow parameters
typically included in a sale transaction.
When the transaction completes, the Gateway server returns a response string made up of NVP
response parameters. If the transaction is successful, the Gateway server returns RESULT value
0. The value of PNREF identifies the transaction in future requests, and RESPMSG is a string
indicating whether the transaction was approved.
The following is an example response:
RESULT=0&PNREF=VXYZ01234567&RESPMSG=APPROVED&AVSADDR=Y&AVSZIP=N&IAVS=Y&CVV2
MATCH=Y
Formatting Payflow Gateway Transactions
For details on how to format a Payflow transaction, see the examples and the supporting
documentation provided with your SDK or see Submitting Credit Card Transactions.
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6Submitting Credit Card
Transactions
When using the Payflow SDK, plan how to implement credit card processing based on your
business needs. Payflow SDK offers a core set of transaction parameters that all credit card
processors use. This section describes how to submit a transaction for each transaction type
supported.
NOTE:Some of the transaction types and features described in this chapter are not supported
by all processors. Be sure to check with your processor for information on the specific
functionality that is supported.
-“Obtaining an Internet Merchant Account” on page 56
-“About Credit Card Processing” on page 56
-“Credit Card Features” on page 57
-“Planning Your Gateway Integration” on page 57
-“Core Credit Card Parameters” on page 59
-“Submitting Account Verifications” on page 62
-“Submitting Authorization/Delayed Capture Transactions” on page 63
-“Submitting Balance Inquiry Transactions” on page 64
-“Submitting Card Present (SWIPE) Transactions” on page 65
-“Submitting Credit Transactions” on page 67
-“Submitting Inquiry Transactions” on page 69
-“Submitting Partial Authorizations” on page 72
-“Submitting Purchasing Card Transactions” on page 73
-“Submitting Reference Transactions (Tokenization)” on page 74
-“Submitting Sale Transactions” on page 77
-“Submitting Soft Merchant Information” on page 78
-“Submitting Voice Authorization Transactions” on page 80
-“Submitting Void Transactions” on page 80
-“Using Address Verification Service” on page 82
-“Using Card Security Code” on page 83
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Obtaining an Internet Merchant Account
To accept credit cards over the internet, you need a special account called an Internet
Merchant Account. If PayPal is your merchant bank, you do not need the Internet Merchant
Account.
Your account provider or merchant (acquiring) bank works with a PayPal-supported credit
card processor. Examples are First Data, TSYS Acquiring Solutions (formerly Vital
Processing Services), and Paymentech. To accept live credit cards, provide details about your
account to PayPal during the “Go Live” part of enrollment.
NOTE:An Internet Merchant Account is different type of merchant account. It has additional
risks associated with card-not-present (e-commerce) transactions. It is different from a
merchant account used for face-to-face/card-present (in-person) retail transactions .
Obtain an Internet Merchant Account even if you already accept credit cards at your
location.
To apply for an Internet Merchant Account, contact your merchant (acquiring) bank.
About Credit Card Processing
Credit card processing occurs in 2 steps — a real-time authorization and a capture (settlement)
of the funds that the cardholder’s issuing bank authorizes. You perform these 2 steps either as
a single transaction or as 2 transactions, depending on your business model.
For an authorization, the server sends the transaction information to a credit card processor.
The processor routes the transaction through the financial networks to the cardholder’s issuing
bank. The issuing bank checks whether the card is valid. It evaluates whether sufficient credit
exists, checks values such as address verification service and card security codes, and returns a
response such as Approved, Declined, or Referral.
You receive the response a few seconds after you submit the transaction to the server. If the
bank approves an authorization, it temporarily reserves the credit for the amount of the
transaction to prepare to capture (fulfill) the transaction. The hold on funds typically lasts for
about a 3-7 days.
Capturing a transaction actually transfers the funds to your bank. At least once a day, PayPal
gathers all transactions flagged for settlement and sends them in a batch file to the processor.
The processor then charges the issuing bank and transfers the funds to your bank. It typically
takes a few days before the money is available in your account, depending on your bank.
NOTE:For card-not-present transactions; such as online transactions, merchants are required
to provide a service or ship goods before or on the same day the transaction is
captured.
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Credit Card Features
The Payflow SDK supports the following transaction types for credit card processing:
The Payflow SDK also supports the following credit card features:
-Address verification service and card security code validation
-Card-present (SWIPE) transactions
-Partial authorizations for pre-paid cards
-Purchasing card transactions
-Reference transactions (also called tokenization)
-Submitting Soft Merchant information
Planning Your Gateway Integration
When designing your Gateway integration, evaluate:
-Whether to use a one-step or two-step transaction process. One-step: Submit a sale
transaction, which performs the authorization and (if successful) then flags the transaction
for settlement. Two-step: Perform an authorization-only transaction and then later perform
a delayed capture transaction. The delayed capture transaction can be for the same amount
as the original transaction or for a lower amount. (In the case of a split shipment, you can
perform a delayed capture transaction for the initial shipment and a reference transaction
for the final payment.
According to card association rules, most physical goods merchants should use a two-step
process, since settlement should occur when the merchant ships the goods. A two-step
Transaction Type Billable
Authorization Yes
Account Verification No
Balance Inquiry No
Credit Yes
Delayed Capture No
Inquiry No
Sale Yes
Voice Authorization Yes
Vo i d Ye s
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process is also useful for evaluating information in the response, such as whether the issuer
verifies the billing address, and so on. Electronic goods merchants, who fulfill the order
immediately, can use the one-step process. Check with your Internet Merchant Account
provider for suggestions on the best method for you.
-Whether or how to use risk management tools such as address verification service and card
security code. For the address verification service, if the initial transaction submits the data,
the issuer checks the street address and the zip code against the billing address on file for
the consumer.
Card security code refers to a 3- or 4-digit number that appears on the back of most credit
cards. On American Express, the number appears proceeding and to the right of the
embossed card number. Card security code is known by other names, such as CVV2,
depending on the type of card. If card security code data is submitted, the issuer can notify
you whether the number matches the number assigned to the card.
It may also be possible to implement additional safeguards yourself or to use a fraud
service. You might want to discuss risk management with your Internet Merchant Account
provider.
-Whether to store information in your local database or use PayPal Manager reports to
manage the data. You may want to store shipping information in your system, or you may
prefer to send the information to PayPal with the transaction and report on it later.
NOTE:Consider whether and how to use COMMENT1 and COMMENT2 to help tie reports to
your orders/customers or to report on other information about the transaction.
-If or how you want to integrate with other systems, such as order fulfillment, Customer
Service, and so on. You may want to integrate your systems directly for capturing funds,
issuing refunds/credits, and so on. Alternatively, you may prefer to perform these steps
manually using PayPal Manager. Either way, PayPal recommends that you monitor
transaction activity using PayPal Manager.
-Whether to discuss with your internet Merchant Acquirer practices that help you to obtain
the most advantageous rates.
Complying With E-commerce Indicator
Some processors support a software flag called E-commerce Indicator (ECI) that indicates that
the associated transaction is an internet transaction. The Payflow SDK complies with ECI
basic requirements for all supported processors.
If you use Buyer Authentication, the ECI values reflect the authentication status.
Handling Credit Card Type Information
The Payflow SDK does not check the credit card types that you are accepting. If a customer
uses a card type you do not accept, the SDK responds with RESULT value 25, “Invalid host
mapping,” or the processor returns a message that the customer is not signed up for the card
type. Optionally, you can provide your customer with a list of the card types that you accept
(in a drop-down list or menu, for example).
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To accept additional credit card types, contact your acquiring bank (holding your Internet
Merchant Account) and ask them to add the card type to your account. Upon notification from
your acquirer that you can start accepting the card type, add the card to your Payflow account
through PayPal Manager. See PayPal Manager online help for details.
NOTE:American Express cards require explicit acceptance when PayPal is the processor. To
accept American Express cards, go to the Profile Page in PayPal Manager and click
American Express card acceptance.
Core Credit Card Parameters
All credit card processors accept the basic parameters described in the following table with
one exception: the PayPal processor does not support SWIPE.
Parameter Description
TENDER (Required) The method of payment. Values are:
-A = Automated clearinghouse (ACH)
-C = Credit card
-D = Pinless debit
-K = Telecheck
-P = PayPal
See the Payflow ACH Payment Service Guide for details on the ACH tender type.
TRXTYPE (Required) Indicates the type of transaction to perform. Values are:
-A = Authorization
-B = Balance Inquiry
-C = Credit
-D = Delayed Capture
-F = Voice Authorization
-I = Inquiry
-L = Data Upload
-N = Duplicate Transaction
NOTE:A type N transaction represents a duplicate transaction (version 4 SDK or
HTTPS interface only) with a PNREF the same as the original. It appears only
in the PayPal Manager user interface and never settles.
-S = Sale
-V = Void
ACCT (Required for credit cards) Credit card or purchase card number. For example,
ACCT=5555555555554444. For the pinless debit TENDER type, ACCT can be the
bank account number.
Limitations: This value may not contain spaces, non-numeric characters, or dashes
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EXPDATE (Required) Expiration date of the credit card. For example, 1215 represents
December 2015.
Limitations: mmyy format
AMT (Required) Amount (Default: U.S. based currency).
Limitations: Specify the exact amount to the cent using a decimal point. For example,
use 34.00 not 34. Do not include comma separators. For example, use 1199.95 not
1,199.95. Your processor or Internet Merchant Account provider may stipulate a
maximum amount.
10 numeric characters plus decimal
COMMENT1 (Optional) Merchant-defined value for reporting and auditing purposes.
Limitations: 128 alphanumeric characters
COMMENT2 (Optional) Merchant-defined value for reporting and auditing purposes.
Limitations: 128 alphanumeric characters
CVV2 (Optional) A code printed (not imprinted) on the back of a credit card. Used as partial
assurance that the card is in the buyer’s possession.
Limitations: 3 or 4 digits
RECURRING (Optional) Identifies the transaction as recurring. It is one of the following values:
-Y – Identifies the transaction as recurring.
-N – Does not identify the transaction as recurring (default).
This value does not activate the Payflow Recurring Billing Service API. If the
RECURRING parameter value is Y in the original transaction, this value is ignored
when forming credit, void, and force transactions. If you subscribe to the Payflow
Fraud Protection Services:
-To avoid charging you to filter recurring transactions that you know are reliable,
the fraud filters do not screen recurring transactions.
-To screen a prospective recurring customer, submit the transaction data using
PayPal Manager’s Manual Transactions page. The filters screen the transaction in
the normal manner. If the transaction triggers a filter, follow the normal process to
review the filter results.
NOTE:If your transaction is declined and the PAYMENTADVICECODE response
parameter is supported by your processor, a PAYMENTADVICECODE value is
returned representing the reason that the transaction was declined. Obtain the
meaning of PAYMENTADVICECODE values from your acquiring bank.
Character length and limitations: 1 alpha character
Parameter Description
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SWIPE (Required for card-present transactions only) Used to pass the Track 1 or Track 2
data (card’s magnetic stripe information) for card-present transactions. Include either
Track 1 or Track 2 data—not both. If Track 1 is physically damaged, the point-of-sale
(POS) application can send Track 2 data instead.
The track data includes the disallowed = (equal sign) character. To enable you to use
the data, the SWIPE parameter must include a length tag specifying the number of
characters in the track data. For this reason, in addition to passing the track data, the
POS application must count the characters in the track data and pass that number.
Length tags are described in “Using Special Characters In Values” on page 51.
NOTE:SWIPE (card-present transactions) are not supported by the PayPal processor.
Limitations: Alphanumeric and special characters
ORDERID (Optional) Checks for a duplicate order. If you pass ORDERID in a request and pass it
again in the future, the response returns DUPLICATE=2 along with the ORDERID.
NOTE:Do not use ORDERID to catch duplicate orders processed within seconds of
each other. Use ORDERID with Request ID to prevent duplicates as a result of
processing or communication errors.
Character length and limitations: alphanumeric characters
BILLTOFIRSTNAME (Optional) Account holder's first name.
Limitations: 30 alphanumeric characters
BILLTOLASTNAME (Optional but recommended) Account holder's last name.
Limitations: 30 alphanumeric characters
BILLTOSTREET (Optional) The cardholder’s street address (number and street name).
The address verification service verifies the STREET address.
Limitations: 150 alphanumeric characters
BILLTOCITY (Optional) Bill-to city.
Limitations: 45-character string.
BILLTOSTATE (Optional) Bill-to state.
Limitations: 2-character string (Varies depending on processor: 2 to 45 characters).
BILLTOZIP (Optional) Account holder’s 5- to 9-digit zip (postal) code.
Limitations: 9 characters maximum. Do not use spaces, dashes, or non-numeric
characters
BILLTOCOUNTRY (Optional) Bill-to country.
Limitations: 3-character country code.
SHIPTOFIRSTNAME (Optional) Ship-to first name.
Limitations: 30-character string.
SHIPTOLASTNAME (Optional) Ship-to last name.
Limitations: 30-character string.
Parameter Description
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Submitting Account Verifications
Account verification, also known as zero dollar authorization (TRXTYPE=A), verifies credit
card information. While you pass TRXTYPE=A for account verification and normal
authorization, account verification differs from authorization in the following ways:
-Always pass the AMT value 0. If you pass any other amount, the transaction becomes a
normal authorization that places a hold on the cardholder’s open-to-buy limit.
-Although the RESULT value returned is 0 (Approved), the RESPMSG value returned is
Verified rather than Approved.
NOTE:Payflow returns RESULT value 4, Invalid Amount, if the processor does not support
account verifications.
When To Use Account Verifications
Use account verification to validate account numbers and other authentication elements such
as CVV2 and AVS. You can also use an account verification as a reference transaction. See
“Submitting Reference Transactions (Tokenization)” on page 74.
Required Account Verification Parameters
To perform account verification, pass the following parameters:
SHIPTOSTREET (Optional) Ship-to street address.
Limitations: 150-character string.
SHIPTOCITY (Optional) Ship-to city.
Limitations: 45-character string.
SHIPTOSTATE (Optional) Ship-to state.
Limitations: 2-character string (Varies depending on processor: 2 to 45 characters).
SHIPTOZIP (Optional) Ship-to postal code.
Limitations: 10-character string.
SHIPTOCOUNTRY (Optional) Ship-to country.
Limitations: 3-character country code.
Parameter Description
TRXTYPE (Required) Set to A.
Limitations: 1 alphanumeric character.
Parameter Description
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Example Account Verification String
The following is an example of account verification:
TRXTYPE=A&TENDER=C&PARTNER=PayPal&USER=SuperUser&PWD=SuperUserPasswo
rd&AMT=0.00&ACCT=378282246310005&EXPDATE=1215&INVNUM=PONUM1&VERBOSIT
Y=HIGH&BILLTOZIP=95031
This is the response:
RESULT=0&PNREF=VFHA0FF8F27D&RESPMSG=Verified&AUTHCODE=667PNI&AVSADDR
=X&AVSZIP=X&HOSTCODE=A&PROCAVS=U&AMEXID=123456789012345&AMEXPOSDATA=
123456789012&TRANSTIME=2011-01-
11 18:42:01&AMT=0.00&ACCT=0005&EXPDATE=1215&CARDTYPE=3&IAVS=X
Submitting Authorization/Delayed Capture Transactions
An authorization (TRXTYPE=A) transaction places a hold on the cardholder’s open-to-buy
limit, lowering the cardholder’s limit by the amount of the transaction. It does not transfer
funds.
Perform a delayed capture (TRXTYPE=D) transaction after an authorization to capture the
original authorization amount. PayPal schedules the delayed capture for settlement during the
next settlement period.
Because Visa and MasterCard regulations prohibit capturing credit card payments until the
buyer receives the product or service, most processing networks implement an authorization
followed by a delayed capture.
NOTE:PayPal Payments Advanced and Payflow Link users cannot submit authorization
transactions unless they obtain the Payflow SDK.
When to Use Authorization/Delayed Capture Transactions
If your business does not provide immediate fulfillment of products or services, PayPal
recommends that you use delayed capture processing. It enables you to capture credit card
payments when you are ready to collect them.
NOTE:If you signed up for the PayPal processor with Fraud Protection Services, use delayed
capture processing for all sale transactions.
AMT (Required) Set to 0.
VERBOSITY (Required) Set to HIGH to obtain information about a partial authorization in the
response.
Parameter Description
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If your business provides immediate fulfillment and you are not using the PayPal processor
with Fraud Protection Services, you can use a simple sale transaction instead. For details, see
“Submitting Sale Transactions” on page 77. To recharge a credit card when you are not storing
credit card information in your local database, perform a new reference transaction based on a
sale. For details, see “Submitting Reference Transactions (Tokenization)” on page 74.
NOTE:You are allowed to perform one delayed capture transaction per authorization
transaction.
Required Authorization Transaction Parameters
To perform a delayed capture transaction, pass the following parameter:
Typical Authorization Transaction Parameter String
A typical NVP string passed in an authorization transaction is the same as a sale transaction
string. The only difference is that the TRXTYPE value is A in an authorization.
TRXTYPE=A&TENDER=C&USER=SuperUser&PWD=SuperUserPassword&VENDOR=SuperUser&PA
RTNER=PayPal&ACCT=5105105105105100&EXPDATE=1215&CVV2=123&AMT=99.00&BILLTOFI
RSTNAME=John&BILLTOLASTNAME=Smith&BILLTOSTREET=123 Main St.&BILLTOCITY=San
Jose&BILLTOSTATE=CA&BILLTOZIP=12345&COMMENT1=Reservation&INVNUM=1234567890&
PONUM=C12345&VERBOSITY=HIGH
Submitting Balance Inquiry Transactions
Balance Inquiry (TRXTYPE=B) transactions are used to obtain the balance of a pre-paid card.
This transaction type is different from a balance inquiry performed during an authorization
transaction. However, both of these transaction types will return the balance in the BALAMT
response parameter.
NOTE:Payflow returns RESULT value 3, Invalid Transaction Type, if the processor does not
support balance inquiry.
Parameter Description
ORIGID (Required by some transaction types) ID of the original transaction referenced.
The PNREF parameter returns this ID, and it appears as the Transaction ID in
PayPal Manager reports.
Limitations: 12 case-sensitive alphanumeric characters.
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Processing Platforms Supporting Balance Inquiry Transactions
The following processing platforms currently support pre-paid card balance inquiry
transactions. This feature will be added for more processors in the near future. As more
processors are added, this list will be updated accordingly.
Required Balance Inquiry Parameters
To perform a balance inquiry on a pre-paid card, pass the following parameters:
Example Balance Inquiry Transaction String
The following is an example of a balance inquiry transaction:
TRXTYPE=B&TENDER=C&PARTNER=PayPal&VENDOR=SuperMerchant&USER=SuperUser&PWD=S
uperUserPassword&ACCT=5555555555554444&EXPDATE=1215&VERBOSITY=HIGH
This is the response:
RESULT=0&PNREF=ERRV0A005933&RESPMSG=Approved&AUTHCODE=467PNI&HOSTCODE=000&T
RANSTIME=2012-02-
16 18:41:25&AMT=0.00&BALAMT=10.00&ACCT=4444&EXPDATE=1215&CARDTYPE=0
Submitting Card Present (SWIPE) Transactions
The Payflow SDK supports card present transactions (face-to-face purchases).
NOTE:The PayPal processor does not support SWIPE (card-present) transactions.
Follow these guidelines to take advantage of the lower card-present transaction rate:
-Contact your merchant account provider to make sure that they support card-present
transactions.
WorldPay
Parameter Description
TRXTYPE (Required) Set to B.
Limitations: 1 alphanumeric character.
EXPDATE (Required) Expiration date of the pre-paid card in the format MMYY. For
example, 1215 represents December 2015.
VERBOSITY (Required) Set to HIGH to obtain information about a balance inquriy in the
response.
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-Contact PayPal Customer Service to request them to set up your account properly for
accepting and passing swipe data.
-If you plan to process card-present as well as card-not-present transactions, set up 2
separate Gateway accounts. Request that one account be set up for card-present
transactions, and use it solely for that purpose. Use the other for card-not-present
transactions. Using the wrong account may result in downgrades.
-A sale is the preferred method to use for card-present transactions. Consult with your
acquiring bank for recommendations on other methods.
Processing Platforms Supporting Card-Present Transactions
The following processing platforms support card-present transactions.
American Express
American Express APAC
Elavon
First Data Merchant Services (FDMS) Nashville
First Data Merchant Services (FDMS) North
First Data Merchant Services (FDMS) South
Global Payments Central
Global Payments East
Heartland Payment Systems
Litle
Merchant e-Solutions
Moneris Solutions
Paymentech Salem
Paymentech Tampa
PayPal
SecureNet
TeleCheck
TSYS Acquiring Solutions
Van t iv
WorldPay
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Card Present Transaction Syntax
Use the SWIPE parameter to pass the Track 1 or Track 2 data (the card’s magnetic stripe
information). Include either Track 1 or Track 2 data (up to 80 alphanumeric characters). If
Track 1 is physically damaged, the POS application can send Track 2 data instead.
The track data includes the disallowed = (equal sign) character. To enable you to use the data,
the SWIPE parameter must include a length tag specifying the number of characters in the
track data. For this reason, in addition to passing the track data, the POS application counts the
characters in the track data and passes that number as the length tag. For details on length tags,
see “Using Special Characters In Values” on page 51. The length tag in the following example
is [40].
NOTE:Do not include the ACCT or EXPDATE parameters in card-present transactions. The
SWIPE value includes this data.
TRXTYPE=S&TENDER=C&PARTNER=PayPal&USER=SuperMerchant&PWD=SuperMerchant&SWIP
E[40]=;4912000033330026=15121011000012345678?&AMT=21.00
Submitting Credit Transactions
The credit transaction (TRXTYPE=C) refunds the specified amount back to the cardholder. A
credit transaction can contain a reference to the original transaction (referenced) or not (non-
referenced) depending on how your account is setup. To issue a credit, the original transaction
can only be one of the following: a Sale (TRXTYPE=S), Delayed Capture (TRXTYPE=D) or
Voice Authorization (TRXTYPE=F). It is recommended that the merchant issue a credit only if
the original transaction has already settled. Even though it is possible to issue a credit to a
transaction that has not settled, it is recommended that you void such transactions.
Both the credit transaction and the original transaction will appear on the customer’s
statement.
Required Credit Transaction Parameters
The required parameter data for a credit transaction depends on the Allow non-referenced
credits security setting for your Payflow account. A non-referenced credit is a credit
transaction that does not use the credit card information from an existing transaction. You
provide the credit card information. As an example, Sally Smith calls you on the phone to
cancel an order from your business. To refund her money, you credit her credit card by
submitting a non-referenced credit transaction.
Guidelines and parameter requirements for credit transactions differ depending on whether
non-referenced credits are allowed.
Non-Referenced Credits Not Allowed
When non-referenced credits are not allowed (the setting recommended by PayPal), credit
transactions are permitted only against existing sale, delayed capture, and voice authorization
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transactions. To submit a credit transaction when non-referenced credits are not allowed, pass
the following parameter:
Set the value of ORIGID to the PNREF value returned for the original transaction. (PayPal
Manager reports display the PNREF as the Transaction ID.) If you do not specify an amount,
the amount of the original transaction is credited to the cardholder.
Non-Referenced Credits Allowed
When non-referenced credits are allowed, credit transactions are permitted in any amount up
to the transaction limit for the credit card account that you specify. To submit a credit
transaction when non-referenced credits are allowed, you must pass values for the following
parameters:
-ACCT
-EXPDATE
-AMT
NOTE:The default security setting for Gateway accounts is Allow non-referenced credits =
No. Sending the ORIGID is the preferred method for performing credit transactions.
Using the ACCT, EXPDATE, or AMT parameters for such accounts leads to the return of
RESULT value 117 (failed the security check). To help reduce fraud, PayPal
recommends that you not activate non-referenced credits unless you have a business
reason. For information on setting the security settings, see PayPal Manager online
help.
Set the value of ORIGID to the PNREF value returned for the original transaction. (PayPal
Manager reports display the PNREF as the Transaction ID.) If you do not specify an amount,
then the amount of the original transaction is credited to the cardholder.
Parameter Description
ORIGID (Required by some transaction types) ID of the original transaction referenced.
The PNREF parameter returns this ID, and it appears as the Transaction ID in
PayPal Manager reports.
Limitations: 12 case-sensitive alphanumeric characters.
Parameter Description
ORIGID (Required by some transaction types) ID of the original transaction that is being
referenced. The PNREF parameter returns this ID, and it appears as the
Transaction ID in PayPal Manager reports.
Limitations: 12 case-sensitive alphanumeric characters
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Fields Copied From the Original Transaction Into the Credit Transaction
The following fields are copied from the original transaction into the credit transaction (if they
exist in the original transaction). If you provide a new value for any of these parameters when
submitting the credit transaction, the new value is used. (Exceptions are ACCT, EXPDATE, and
SWIPE. These parameters retain their original values.)
NOTE:These fields are not copied for referenced credits: TAXAMT, TAXEXEMPT, DUTYAMT,
FREIGHTAMT, and (for American Express only) DESC4.
NOTE:For processors that use the RECURRING parameter: If you set the RECURRING
parameter to Y in the original transaction, this setting is ignored when forming the
credit transaction.
Example Credit Transaction Parameter Strings
The following is an example of a credit transaction string (non-referenced credits not
allowed):
TRXTYPE=C&TENDER=C&PARTNER=PayPal&VENDOR=SuperMerchant&USER=SuperMerchant&P
WD=x1y2z3&ORIGID=VPNE12564395
The following is an example credit transaction string (non-referenced credits allowed):
TRXTYPE=C&TENDER=C&PARTNER=PayPal&VENDOR=SuperMerchant&USER=SuperMerchant&P
WD=x1y2z3&ACCT=5555555555554444&EXPDATE=1215&AMT=123.00&VERBOSITY=HIGH
Submitting Inquiry Transactions
An inquiry transaction (TRXTYPE=I) returns the result and status of a transaction.
ACCT AMT BILLTOCITY BILLTOCOUNTRY
BILLTOEMAIL BILLTOMIDDLENAME BILLTOLASTNAME BILLTOPHONENUM
BILLTOSTATE BILLTOSTREET BILLTOZIP COMMENT1
COMMENT2 COMPANYNAME CUSTCODE CUSTIP
EXPDATE INVNUM PONUM SHIPTOCITY
SHIPTOCOUNTRY SHIPTOFIRSTNAME SHIPTOMIDDLENAME SHIPTOLASTNAME
SHIPTOSTATE SHIPTOSTREET SHIPTOZIP SWIPE
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When To Use an Inquiry Transaction
You perform an inquiry using a reference to an original transaction—either the PNREF value
returned for the original transaction or the CUSTREF value that you specified for the original
transaction. You can also perform an inquiry using the secure token.
While the amount of information returned in an inquiry transaction depends upon the
VERBOSITY setting, inquiry responses mimic the verbosity level of the original transaction as
closely as possible.
Required Parameters When Using the PNREF
To perform an inquiry, pass the following parameter:
Set ORIGID to the PNREF (Transaction ID in PayPal Manager reports) value returned in the
original transaction.
Inquiry Transaction Parameter String Using the PNREF
This is an example inquiry transaction parameter string using the ORIGID parameter set to the
PNREF value:
TRXTYPE=I&TENDER=C&PARTNER=PayPal&VENDOR=SuperMerchant&USER=SuperMerchant&P
WD=x1y2z3&ORIGID=VPNE12564395&VERBOSITY=HIGH
Required Parameters When Using the CUSTREF
To perform an inquiry transaction when using the CUSTREF, pass the CUSTREF parameter.
Parameter Description
ORIGID (Required by some transaction types) ID of the original transaction referenced.
The PNREF parameter returns this ID, and it appears as the Transaction ID in
PayPal Manager reports.
Limitations: 12 case-sensitive alphanumeric characters.
Parameter Description
CUSTREF (Required) Merchant-defined identifier for reporting and auditing purposes. For
example, you can set CUSTREF to the invoice number.
You can use CUSTREF when performing inquiry transactions. To make sure that
you can always access the correct transaction when performing an inquiry,
provide a unique CUSTREF when submitting any transaction, including retries.
Limitations: 12 alphanumeric characters
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NOTE:If there are multiple transactions with a particular CUSTREF value, inquiry returns the
last transaction only with the specified CUSTREF. To make sure that you can always
access the correct transaction, use a unique CUSTREF when submitting any
transaction, including retries.
Inquiry Transaction Parameter String Using the CUSTREF
This is an example inquiry parameter string using the CUSTREF.
TRXTYPE=I&TENDER=C&PARTNER=PayPal&VENDOR=SuperMerchant&USER=SuperMerchant
&PWD=x1y2z3&CUSTREF=Inv00012345
Required Parameters When Using the Secure Token
To perform an inquiry transaction when using the secure token, pass the following parameter:
Set SECURETOKEN to the PNREF (Transaction ID in PayPal Manager reports) value returned
for the original transaction.
STARTTIME (Optional) For inquiry transactions when using CUSTREF to specify the
transaction.
STARTTIME specifies the beginning of the time period during which the
transaction specified by the CUSTREF occurred.
ENDTIME must be less than 30 days after STARTTIME. You cannot perform an
inquiry across a date range greater than 30 days.
If you set ENDTIME, and not STARTTIME, STARTTIME defaults to 30 days
before ENDTIME.
If you do not specify a STARTTIME or ENDTIME, the system searches the last 30
days.
Limitations: 14 numeric characters in the format yyyymmddhhmmss
ENDTIME (Optional) For inquiry transactions when using CUSTREF to specify the
transaction.
ENDTIME specifies the end of the time period during which the transaction
specified by the CUSTREF occurred.
Limitations: 14 numeric characters
Parameter Description
SECURETOKEN (Required) A value the Payflow server created upon your request for storing
transaction data.
Limitations: 32 alphanumeric characters
Parameter Description
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Inquiry Parameter String Using the Secure Token
The following is an example inquiry request string with the SECURETOKEN parameter.
TRXTYPE=I&TENDER=C&PARTNER=PayPal&PWD=SuperUserPassword&USER=SuperMerchant&
VERBOSITY=HIGH&VENDOR=SuperMerchant&SECURETOKEN=FmyM1y7wy8kiS6aumnMPhTQN&VE
RBOSITY=HIGH
The following is the response string.
RESULT=0&PNREF=VFHE1A0CB0A9&TRANSSTATE=6&ORIGRESULT=0&ORIGPNREF=VFHE1A0CB0A
8&RESPMSG=Approved&AUTHCODE=010101&AVSADDR=Y&AVSZIP=Y&HOSTCODE=00&PROCAVS=Y
&DATE_TO_SETTLE=2011-02-04 16:16:50&TRANSTIME=2011-02-
04 16:16:50&BILLTOFIRSTNAME=James&BILLTOLASTNAME=Smith&AMT=555.00&ACCT=0002
&EXPDATE=0120&CARDTYPE=0&IAVS=N
Submitting Partial Authorizations
A partial authorization is a partial approval of an authorization (TRXTYPE=A) transaction. A
partial authorization approves a transaction when the balance available is less than the amount
of the transaction. The transaction response returns the amount of the original transaction and
the amount approved.
When To Use Partial Authorizations
Use partial authorizations to reduce the number of declines resulting from buyers spending
more than their balance on prepaid cards.
Say, for example, that you sell sportswear on your website. Joe purchases a pair of running
shoes in the amount of $100.00. At checkout, Joe uses a giftcard with a balance of $80.00 to
pay. You request partial authorization of $100.00. The transaction response returns the original
amount of $100.00 and the approved amount of $80.00.
You can take either of the following actions:
-Accept the $80.00 and ask the buyer to provide an alternate payment for the additional
$20.00.
-Reject the partial authorization and submit to the card issuer an authorization reversal
(Void) for $80.00.
Required Partial Authorization Parameters
To perform a partial authorization, pass the same parameters that you would for an
authorization (TRXTYPE=A, ACCT, AMT, and EXPDATE). In addition, pass the following
parameters.
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Example Partial Authorization
The following is an example partial authorization.
1. You submit the initial authorization as a partial authorization.
TRXTYPE=A&TENDER=C&AMT=100.00&ACCT=4111111111111111&EXPDATE=0119
&PARTIALAUTH=Y&VERBOSITY=HIGH
2. The card issuer notes that the card has a remaining balance of $80.00.
3. The card issuer sends a partial authorization for $80.00.
RESULT=0&PNREF=VRNS1A3B33C9&RESPMSG=Partial
Approval&AUTHCODE=11111&HOSTCODE=E&PROCAVS=U&TRANSTIME=2010-04-21
11:30:45&AMT=80.00&ORIGAMT=100.00&BALAMT=0&ACCT=1111&EXPDATE=0119&IAVS=X
RESPMSG is Partial Approval, AMT is now the actual amount approved, ORIGAMT is
the original requested amount, and BALAMT is the balance on the card.
Since the amount charged is greater than the amount available on the card, the response
sets the balance amount (BALAMT) to zero. If BALAMT is zero, check if there is a balance
due by comparing the original amount to the amount charged (ORIGAMT-AMT).
4. You can choose to perform one of the following tasks:
– Accept the $80.00 and request an alternate payment from the buyer for the additional
$20.00.
– Reject the partial authorization by sending the card issuer an authorization reversal
(void) for $80.
Submitting Purchasing Card Transactions
A purchasing card (also referred to as a commercial card, corporate card, procurement card or
business card) is a credit card that an employer requests to be issued. A purchasing card is
usually reserved for business-related charges. The card issuer provides specialized reporting
for this card type so the employer can monitor the use of the card. There is no method for
determining whether a card is a purchase card or a commercial card based on the card number.
Parameter Description
PARTIALAUTH (Required) Set to Y to submit a partial authorization.
Limitations: 1 alphanumeric character.
VERBOSITY (Required) Set to HIGH to obtain information about a partial authorization in the
response.
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To obtain the best bank interchange rates for commercial cards, pass specific additional
transaction information. Purchasing card support and parameters vary from processor to
processor. See “Submitting Purchasing Card Level 2 and 3 Transactions” on page 151.
NOTE:The PayPal processor does not support purchasing card transactions.
Submitting Reference Transactions (Tokenization)
To recharge a credit card when you are not storing the credit card information in your local
database, you can perform a reference transaction. A reference transaction takes the existing
credit card information that is on file and reuses it. (Securely storing data for future reference
is also known as tokenization.)
The PNREF returned in the original transaction is valid for use in reference transactions for 12
months. You can also use the PNREF account verification returns in a reference transaction.
When To Use a Reference Transaction
Say that Joe Smith purchases a holiday gift from your website store and requests that you send
it by UPS ground service. That evening, Joe becomes concerned that the item might not arrive
in time for the holiday. So Joe calls you to upgrade shipping to second-day air. You obtain
Joe’s approval for charging an extra $10 for the upgrade. In this situation, you can create a
reference transaction based on the original authorization and charge an additional $10 to Joe’s
credit card without having to ask him again for credit card information.
NOTE:As a security measure, reference transactions are disallowed by default. Only your
account administrator can enable reference transactions for your account. If you
attempt to perform a reference transaction in an account that does not allow reference
transactions, Payflow returns RESULT value 117. See PayPal Manager online help for
instructions on setting reference transactions and other security features.
Sale and authorization transactions can use a reference transaction as a source of transaction
data. Payflow looks up the reference transaction and copies its transaction data into the new
sale or authorization. Fraud Protection Service filters do not screen reference transactions.
NOTE:When the Gateway looks up the reference transaction, it does not alter in any way the
transaction referenced or any other transaction in the database. A reference transaction
is a read-only operation. Payflow populates with data and acts upon the new
transaction only. It does not maintain any linkage between the reference transaction
and the new transaction.
You can also initiate reference transactions from PayPal Manager. See PayPal Manager online
help for details.
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Transaction Types That Can Be Used As the Original Transaction
You can reference the following transaction types to supply data for a new sale or
authorization transaction:
-Authorization (To capture the funds for an approved authorization transaction, be sure to
perform a delayed capture transaction—not a reference transaction.)
-Credit
-Delayed capture
-Sale
-Voice authorization (Payflow does not copy the voice authorization code to the new
transaction)
-Vo i d
Fields Copied From Reference Transactions
The following fields are copied from the reference transaction into the new sale or
authorization transaction (if they exist in the original transaction). If you provide a value for
any of these parameters when submitting the new transaction, then the new value is used.
Example Reference Transaction
In this example, you authorize an amount of $100 for a shipment and charge $66 for the first
partial shipment using a normal delayed capture. You charge the $34 for the final part of the
shipment using a reference transaction to draw credit card and shipping address information
from the initial authorization transaction.
This example procedure creates a reference transaction:
1. Submit the initial transaction, such as an authorization.
You use an authorization transaction for the full amount of the purchase of $100 as shown
in this transaction request:
ACCTTYPE BILLTOSTREET
ACCT BILLTOCITY
EXPDATE BILLTOSTATE
BILLTOFIRSTNAME BILLTOZIP
BILLTOMIDDLENAME BILLTOCOUNTRY
BILLTOLASTNAME SWIPE
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TRXTYPE=A&TENDER=C&PWD=x1y2z3&PARTNER=PayPal&VENDOR=SuperMerchant&USER=Supe
rMerchant&ACCT=5555555555554444&EXPDATE=1215&AMT=100.00&INVNUM=123456789&BI
LLTOSTREET=5199 MAPLE&BILLTOZIP=94588
Note the value of the PNREF in the response:
RESULT=0&PNREF=VXYZ01234567&RESPMSG=APPROVED&AUTHCODE=123456&AVSADDR=Y&AVSZ
IP=N
NOTE:The PNREF returned in the original transaction is valid in reference transactions for
12 months.
2. Capture the authorized funds for a partial shipment of $66.
When you deliver the first $66 worth of product, you use a normal delayed capture
transaction to collect the $66. Set ORIGID to the value of PNREF in the original
authorization as in this transaction request.
TRXTYPE=D&TENDER=C&PWD=x1y2z3&PARTNER=PayPal&VENDOR=SuperMerchant&USER=Supe
rMerchant&ORIGID=VXYZ01234567&AMT=66.00
The following is the response:
RESULT=0&PNREF=VXYZ01234568&AUTHCODE=25TEST&AVSADDR=Y&AVSZIP=N
3. Submit a new sale transaction or an authorization and delayed capture transaction of $34
for the rest of the shipment.
When you ship the remainder of the product, you can collect the remaining $34 in a sale
transaction that uses the initial authorization as a reference transaction. (This is a sale
transaction, because Payflow allows only one delayed capture transaction per
authorization.)
The following is a sale transaction request:
TRXTYPE=S&TENDER=C&PWD=x1y2z3&PARTNER=PayPal&VENDOR=SuperMerchant&USER=Supe
rMerchant&ORIGID=VXYZ01234567&AMT=34.00
The following is the response:
RESULT=0&PNREF=VXYZ01234569&AUTHCODE=25TEST&AVSADDR=Y&AVSZIP=N
Data Upload - Storing Credit Card Data on the Gateway Server
To facilitate creating reference transactions while assisting you with PCI compliance, PayPal
allows you to upload credit card data by submitting an upload transaction (TRXTYPE=L). At
minimum, you must pass values for the following parameters:
-TRXTYPE
-TENDER
-ACCT
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-EXPDATE
This is an example upload transaction request:
TRXTYPE=L&TENDER=C&ACCT=5105105105105100&EXPDATE=1215&BILLTOFIRSTNAME=Ted&B
ILLTOLASTNAME=Smith&BILLTOSTREET=123&BILLTOCITY=SanJose&BILLTOSTATE=CA&BILL
TOZIP=12345&BILLTOPHONENUM=123-123-1234
This is the response:
RESULT=0&PNREF=v19A2E710FCF&RESPMSG=Approved&TRANSTIME=2011-11-02 16:53:58
You can send shipping and billing information to be stored, but you must not include the AMT
field. If you pass a value for AMT, you will receive an error with RESULT=4 and
RESPMSG=Invalid Amount.
NOTE:PayPal does not verify the credit card data, as it is not sent to the banks for processing.
To validate a transaction, you must submit an account verification, also known as a
zero dollar authorization (TRXTYPE=A). For details, see “Submitting Account
Verifications” on page 62.
Submitting Sale Transactions
The sale transaction (TRXTYPE=S) charges the specified amount against the account, and
marks the transaction for immediate fund transfer during the next settlement period. PayPal
submits each merchant’s transactions for settlement on a daily basis.
NOTE:PayPal Payments Advanced and Payflow Link users cannot submit sale transactions
unless they obtain the Payflow SDK.
When To Use a Sale Transaction
A sale transaction is best suited to businesses that provide immediate fulfillment for their
products or services. If your business does not provide immediate fulfillment, credit card
association rules recommend that you use an authorization and a delayed capture transaction.
For details, see “Submitting Authorization/Delayed Capture Transactions” on page 63. To
recharge a credit card when you are not storing the credit card information in your local
database, you can perform a new reference transaction based on a Sale transaction.
Additional Parameters For Sale Transactions
To perform a sale transaction, pass the following parameters:
-ACCT
-AMT
-EXPDATE
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NOTE:The pinless debit tender type requires essentially the same parameters as a credit card
transaction. In addition to the values required by all transactions, pass values for the
ACCT and AMT parameters. The First Data Merchant Services (FDMS) South
processing platform supports sale and credit transactions only.
Typical Sale Transaction Parameter String
The following is a typical NVP string passed in a sale transaction.
TRXTYPE=S&TENDER=C&USER=SuperUser&PWD=SuperUserPassword&VENDOR=SuperUser&PA
RTNER=PayPal&ACCT=5105105105105100&EXPDATE=1215&CVV2=123&AMT=99.00&BILLTOFI
RSTNAME=John&BILLTOLASTNAME=Smith&BILLTOSTREET=123 Main St.&BILLTOCITY=San
Jose&BILLTOSTATE=CA&BILLTOZIP=12345&COMMENT1=Reservation&INVNUM=1234567890&
PONUM=C12345&VERBOSITY=HIGH
Besides the required parameters that you pass in a sale transaction, this string includes other
typical parameters. The COMMENT1 (and COMMENT2) fields help to track transaction
information. Pass the customer’s street address (BILLTOSTREET) and zip code (BILLTOZIP)
to use address verification service. To validate card security codes, pass the CVV2 parameter.
For details on address verification service and card security code, see the following:
-“Submitting Card Present (SWIPE) Transactions” on page 65
-“Using Card Security Code” on page 83
Submitting Soft Merchant Information
Soft merchant information is detailed data about a merchant such as the merchant’s name,
business address, business location identifier, and contact information.
About Soft Merchant Information
Merchants aggregators, who perform transactions on behalf of other merchants under a single
merchant account, provide the processor with soft merchant information. Soft merchant
information identifies the merchant making the sale and includes information about that
merchant on the buyer’s card statement.
Say, for example, Outdoor Apparel has a chain of 12 stores located in the Western United
States with the corporate office in Oakland, California. John Lui purchases a pair of hiking
boots online from Hiker’s Duds in San Jose, California, and charges them to his credit card.
The transaction goes to the aggregator at Outdoor Apparel in Oakland. The aggregator sends
soft merchant information about the Hiker’s Duds store with the transaction to the credit card
processor. When John receives his credit card statement, he recognizes the charge for the
hiking boots he purchased at Hiker’s Duds in San Jose.
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Ways to Send Soft Merchant Information
There are 2 ways you can send soft merchant information:
-Soft merchant information (SM Record)
-Merchant descriptor (M Record)
The Paymentech processor requires that you follow their guidelines to send soft descriptor
information using either of these methods.
Soft Merchant Information (SM Record)
Soft merchant information is for American Express credit cards only. Typically aggregators
(and petroleum merchants) pass soft merchant information to the processor in Gateway
parameter fields such as the following:
-MERCHANTNAME
-MERCHANTSTREET
-MERCHANTCITY
-MERCHANTSTATE
-MERCHANTNAME
-MERCHANTZIP
-MERCHANTCOUNTRYCODE
-MERCHANTLOCATIONID
-MERCHANTID
-MERCHANTCONTACTINFO
NOTE:Paymentech Salem processor only: To take advantage of this level of soft descriptor,
you must be approved by the Paymentech Risk/Credit department. Upon approval,
Paymentech sets a flag at the transaction division to enable you to send the preceding
parameters. If the flag is not set and you send the parameters, your transaction is
rejected with Error 258.
Merchant Descriptor (M Record)
A merchant descriptor defines the merchant name and product that appears on the account
holder’s statement. The descriptior information is passed to the processor in parameter fields
such as the following:
-MERCHDESCR – Defines the merchant name and product
-MERCHSVC – Includes the merchant contact information such as the merchant’s telephone
number, e-mail address, or website URL
To use merchant descriptors, you are not required to have the processor set the division level
flag. However, you are required to obtain prior risk or credit department approval before
sending the parameters.
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Submitting Voice Authorization Transactions
A voice authorization (TRXTYPE=F) is a transaction that the processing network authorizes
over the phone.
NOTE:The PayPal processor does not support voice authorization transactions.
When To Use a Voice Authorization Transaction
Some transactions cannot be authorized over the Internet (for example, high dollar amounts)
and require manual authorization. These referral transactions generate RESULT value 13.
In these situations, you contact the customer service department of your merchant bank and
provide the payment information as requested. If the bank approves the transaction, the bank
provides you with a voice authorization code (AUTHCODE) for the transaction..
On approval, a voice authorization transaction is treated like a sale transaction and is settled
with no further action on your part.
Like sale transactions, you can void approved voice authorizations before settlement occurs.
Required Voice Authorization Transaction Parameters
To perform a voice authorization transaction, pass the AUTHCODE provided by your merchant
bank.
The following is an example Voice Authorization request parameter string:4
TRXTYPE=F&TENDER=C&PARTNER=PayPal&VENDOR=SuperMerchant&USER=SuperMerchant&P
WD=x1y2z3&AUTHCODE=AB3456&ACCT=5555555555554444&EXPDATE=1215&AMT=123.00&VER
BOSITY=HIGH
Submitting Void Transactions
The void transaction (TRXTYPE=V) prevents authorizations from being captured, and delayed
captures, sales and voice authorizations from being settled.
You cannot void another void transaction or any inquiry type transactions. The void
transaction and the original transaction will not appear on the customer’s statement.
Parameter Description
AUTHCODE (Required for voice authorizations) Returned only for approved voice
authorization transactions. AUTHCODE is the approval code received over the
phone from the processing network.
Limitations: 6 alphanumeric characters
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PayPal will issue an authorization reversal as part of the void transaction for debit and credit
cards if the processor supports it. Because the bank or issuer ultimately decides whether to
honor authorization reversals, there is no accurate way to determine if an authorization
reversal was completed and the hold on funds has been removed.
When To Use a Void Transaction
Use the following guidelines when using void transactions:
-You can void delayed capture, sale, credit, authorization, and voice authorization
transactions. You cannot void a void transaction.
-You can only use a void transaction on a transaction that has not yet settled. To refund a
customer’s money for a settled transaction, submit a credit transaction.
Required Void Transaction Parameters
To perform a void transaction, you are required to pass the following parameter:
Fields Copied From the Original Transaction Into the Void Transaction
The following fields are copied from the original transaction into the void transaction (if they
exist in the original transaction). If you provide a new value for any of these parameters when
submitting the void transaction, the new value is used. (Exceptions are ACCT, EXPDATE, and
SWIPE. These parameters retain their original values.)
NOTE:For processors that use the RECURRING parameter: If you set the RECURRING
parameter to Y in the original transaction, the setting is ignored when forming the void
transaction.
Parameter Description
ORIGID (Required by some transaction types) ID of the original transaction that is being
referenced. The PNREF parameter returns the ID, and it appears as the
Transaction ID in PayPal Manager reports.
Limitations: 12 case-sensitive alphanumeric characters
ACCT AMT BILLTOCITY COMMENT1
COMMENT2 COMPANYNAME BILLTOCOUNTRY CUSTCODE
CUSTIP DUTYAMT BILLTOEMAIL EXPDATE
BILLTOFIRSTNAME BILLTOMIDDLENAME BILLTOLASTNAME FREIGHTAMT
INVNUM PONUM SHIPTOCITY SHIPTOCOUNTRY
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Example Void Transaction Parameter String
The following is an example void transaction string:
TRXTYPE=V&TENDER=C&PARTNER=PayPal&VENDOR=SuperMerchant&USER=SuperMerchant&P
WD=x1y2z3&ORIGID=VPNE12564395&VERBOSITY=HIGH
Using Address Verification Service
To qualify for the lowest bank rate, pass address verification service information, including
the street address and zip (postal) code.
Address verification service compares the submitted billing street address and zip code with
the values on file at the cardholder’s bank. The response includes values for AVSADDR and
AVSZIP: Y, N, or X for the match status of the customer’s street address and zip code.
Y= match, N=nomatch, X= cardholder’s bank does not support address verification service.
The address verification service result is for advice only. Banks do not decline transactions
based on the address verification service result. The merchant decides to approve or decline a
transaction. Most US banks and some international banks support the address verification
service.
NOTE:Address verification service checks only for a street number match, not a street name
match, so 123 Main Street returns the same response as 123 Elm Street.
The international address verification service (IAVS) response indicates whether the address
verification service response is international (Y), USA (N), or cannot be determined (X).
NOTE:When you set VERBOSITY to HIGH, the Gateway returns the processor’s raw response
in the PROCAVS field. To obtain details about the meaning of the response, contact
your merchant bank.
Example Address Verification Service Parameter String
This example request includes the address verification service parameters BILLTOSTREET
and BILLTOZIP:
TRXTYPE=A&TENDER=C&PWD=SuperUserPassword&PARTNER=PayPal&VENDOR=Vendor&USER=
SuperMerchant&&ACCT=5555555555554444&EXPDATE=1215&AMT=123.00&BILLTOSTREET=5
199 Maple&BILLTOZIP=98765
SHIPTOFIRSTNAME SHIPTOMIDDLENAME SHIPTOLASTNAME SHIPTOSTATE
SHIPTOSTREET SHIPTOZIP BILLTOSTATE BILLTOSTREET
SWIPE TAXAMT BILLTOPHONENUM TAXEXEMPT
BILLTOZIP
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In this example response, the address value matches the value in the bank’s records, but the
zip code does not. The AVSZIP response is N.
RESULT=0&PNREF=VXW412345678&RESPMSG=APPROVED&AUTHCODE=123456&AVSADDR=Y&AVSZ
IP=N&IAVS=X
Using Card Security Code
The card security code is a 3- or 4-digit number (not part of the credit card number) that is
printed on the credit card. Because the card security code appears only on the card and not on
receipts or statements, the code provides some assurance that the physical card is in the
buyer’s possession.
This fraud prevention tool has various names, depending on the payment network. Visa calls it
CVV2, MasterCard calls it CVC2 while American Express and Discover call it CID. To make
sure that your customers see a consistent name, PayPal recommends use of the term card
security code on all end-user materials.
On most cards (Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard and Visa) the card security code is a 3-digit
number printed on the back of the card (usually in the signature field). All or part of the card
number appears before the card security code (567 in the example). American Express prints a
4-digit number (1122 in the example) on the front of the card, above and to the right of the
embossed account number. Make sure that you explain this to your customers.
To validate the card security code in a transaction, pass the card security code value in the
CVV2 parameter in your request. The response parameter CVV2MATCH returns the result of the
card security code check.
NOTE:To comply with credit card association regulations, do not store the card security code
value that you pass in the CVV2 parameter.
Card security code
The following is an example request parameter string.
TRXTYPE=S&TENDER=C&USER=SuperUser&PWD=SuperUserPassword&VENDOR=SuperUser&PA
RTNER=PayPal&ACCT=5105105105105100&EXPDATE=1215&CVV2=123&AMT=99.00&BILLTOFI
RSTNAME=John&BILLTOLASTNAME=Smith&BILLTOSTREET=123 Main St.&BILLTOCITY=San
Jose&BILLTOSTATE=CA&BILLTOZIP=12345
NOTE:Payflow returns the raw response from the processor in the PROCCVV2 parameter. For
details on the meaning of the response, contact your merchant bank.
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7Testing Transactions
Before you activate your website or application for use by buyers, test your integration. A
simulated payment network handles transactions, enabling you to verify the configuration and
operation of your website or application. No money changes hands.
Setting Up The Payflow Gateway Testing Environment
Before testing transactions be sure you are linked to the test servers.
Direct all transactions to the host URL for testing. See “Host URL Addresses” on page 50.
PayPal’s simulated network processes transactions directed to the URL.
Testing Guidelines
Follow these guidelines for testing.
-While testing, use only the credit card numbers for testing. Other numbers produce an
error.
-Expiration date must be a valid date in the future. Use the format mmyy.
-To view the credit card processor that you have selected for testing, see PayPal Manager.
Processors Other Than PayPal
For processors other than the PayPal processor, use the guidelines below.
Credit Card Numbers for Testing
For processors other than PayPal, use the following credit card numbers for testing. Any other
card number produces a general failure.
American Express 378282246310005
American Express 371449635398431
American Express Corporate 378734493671000
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Result Values Based On Amount Submitted
You can use the amount of the transaction to generate a particular result value. The following
table lists the general guidelines for specifying amounts to submit in requests.
Result Values Based On Amount Submitted and Processor
This table lists the RESULT values that you can generate using the amount of the transaction.
To generate a specific value, submit an amount of 1000 plus the RESULT value number (for
example, submit an amount of 1013 for a RESULT value of 13).
Diners Club 38520000023237
Discover 6011111111111117
Discover 6011000990139424
JCB 3530111333300000
JCB 3566002020360505
MasterCard 5555555555554444
MasterCard 5105105105105100
Visa 4111111111111111
Visa 4012888888881881
Visa 4222222222222
NOTE:Even though this number has a different character
count than the other test numbers, it is the correct and
functional number.
Amount Result
$0 – $1000 RESULT value 0 (Approved)
$1001 – $2000 Certain amounts in this range return specific PayPal results. You can generate
the results by adding $1000 to that RESULT value. For example, for RESULT
value 13 (Referral), submit the amount 1013.
If the amount is in this range but does not correspond to a result supported by
this testing mechanism, Payflow returns RESULT value 12 (Declined).
$2001+ RESULT value 12 (Declined)
Processing Platform RESULT Values Available for Testing
American Express Brighton 0, 12, 13, 104, 1000
Elavon 0, 12, 13, 104
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Result Values Based On Alternate Generation Methods
The following table shows another method for obtaining RESULT values. Servers do not return
non-zero RESULT values from processors. Therefore, you cannot simulate non-zero RESULT
values using the amount. In some cases, you may obtain certain results using the RESULT
value plus 1000 even though this table suggests an alternate means of obtaining the RESULT
value.
First Data Merchant Services North 0, 4, 5, 12, 13, 23, 24,114, 1000
First Data Merchant Services Nashville 0, 12, 13, 104
First Data Merchant Services South 0, 12, 13, 104
Global Payments Central 0, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 23, 24, 104, 111, 114, 1000
Global Payments East 0, 4, 5, 12, 13, 23, 24, 30, 100, 104, 114, 1000
Paymentech Salem (New Hampshire) 0, 12, 13, 104
Paymentech Tampa 0, 3, 4, 5, 12, 13, 23, 24, 1000
TSYS Acquiring Solutions 0, 4, 12, 13, 23, 104, 114, 1000
Vantiv (formerly Fifth Third Processing Solutions) 0, 4, 5, 12, 13, 23, 24,114, 1000
RESULT value Definition How to test using Payflow Gateway
0 Approved Use an AMOUNT of $1000 or less
For all processors except Global Payments Central
(MAPP) and FDI
Credit (C) and force (F) transactions will always be
approved regardless of dollar amount or card number
1 User authentication failed Use an invalid PWD
2 Invalid tender Use an invalid TENDER, such as G
3 Invalid transaction type Use an invalid TRXTYPE, such as G
4 Invalid amount Use an invalid AMOUNT, such as –1
5 Invalid merchant information Use the AMOUNT 1005 - Applies only to the following
processors: Global Payments East and Central, and
American Express
7 Field format error Submit a delayed capture transaction with no ORIGID
12 Declined Use the AMOUNT 1012 or an AMOUNT of 2001 or
more
13 Referral Use the AMOUNT 1013
Processing Platform RESULT Values Available for Testing
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19 Original transaction ID not
found
Submit a delayed capture transaction with an invalid
ORIGID
22 Invalid ABA number Applies only to ACH transactions – submit an invalid
ABA number (8 digits)
23 Invalid account number Submit an invalid account number, for example,
000000000000000
24 Invalid expiration date Submit an invalid expiration date, for example, 0298
25 Transaction type not mapped to
this host (Processor)
Submit a transaction for a card or tender you are not
currently set up to accept, for example, a Diners card
if you aren’t set up to accept Diners
29 Invalid XML document Pass a bad XML document (XMLPay users only)
30 Duplicate Transaction Use the AMOUNT 1030 - Only applies to Global
Payments East and Global Payments Central
processors
50 Insufficient funds available Use the AMOUNT 1050 - Only applies to Paymentech
99 General error Use the AMOUNT 1099 - Only applies to Global
Payments East
100 Invalid transaction returned
from host (Processor)
Use the AMOUNT 1100 - Only applies to Global
Payments East and Central
101 Time-out value too small Set timeout value to 1
103 Error reading response from
host (Processor)
Use the AMOUNT 1103
104 Timeout waiting for processor
response
Use the AMOUNT 1104
105 Credit error Attempt to credit an authorization
108 Void error Attempt to void a captured authorization
111 Capture error Capture an authorization transaction twice or attempt
to capture a transaction that is not an authorization
transaction
112 Failed AVS check You cannot generate this RESULT value by
submitting an amount of 1112, but must submit a
value for Address Verification Service that will fail;
in production, this error occurs only if your account is
configured by PayPal customer service to use the
“AVS Deny” feature
113 Cannot exceed sales cap Applies to ACH transactions only
RESULT value Definition How to test using Payflow Gateway
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Testing Address Verification Service
The Payflow testing server simulates address verification service by returning a value for
AVSADDR based on the first 3 characters of the submitted value for BILLTOSTREET.
The testing server returns a value for AVSZIP based on the submitted BILLTOZIP value as
shown in the table.
If BILLTOSTREET starts with 667 or higher or begins with a non-numeric character, then the
simulator returns AVSADDR=X, AVSZIP=X.
The following table tests AVSADDR.
The following table tests AVSZIP.
114 CVV2 Mismatch Use the AMOUNT 1114. Only applies to TSYS
Acquiring Solutions, Merchant e-Solutions, and
Global Payments East and Global Payments Central
processors
1000 Generic Host (Processor) Error Use the AMOUNT 2000 - Does not apply to Elavon
(formerly Nova), American Express, or Global
Payments East processors
Submitted Value for
BILLTOSTREET
Example BILLTOSTREET
Value AVSADDR Result
000-333 24285 Elm Y
334-666 49354 Main N
667 or higher or begins with a non-
numeric character
79232 Maple X
Submitted Value for BILLTOZIP Example BILLTOZIP Value AVSZIP Result
00000-50000 00382 Y
50001-99999 94303 N
Any value (if street address is 667 or
higher or begins with a non-numeric
character)
BILLTOSTREET=79232 Maple,
BILLTOZIP=20304
X
RESULT value Definition How to test using Payflow Gateway
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Testing Card Security Code
If you submit a value for the card security code, the cardholder’s bank returns a Yes / No / Not
Supported (Y / N / X) response on whether the value matches the number on file at the bank.
Card security code is described in “Card Security Code Validation”.
NOTE:Some processors will decline (RESULT value 12) a transaction if the card
security code does not match without returning a CVV2MATCH value. Test the
results and check with your processor to determine whether they support card
security code checking.
For the testing server, the first three characters of the CVV2 value determine the CVV2MATCH
result, as shown here.
Testing CVV2MATCH
PayPal Processor
For the PayPal processor, use the following guidelines.
Credit Card Numbers for Testing
For the PayPal processor, use the following credit card numbers for testing. Any other card
number produces a general failure.
CVV2 Value CVV2MATCH Value
000 Y
001-300 Y
301-600 N
601 or higher X
American Express 378282246310005
American Express 371449635398431
Amex Corporate 378734493671000
Australian BankCard 5610591081018250
Diners Club 30569309025904
Diners Club 38520000023237
Discover 6011111111111117
Discover 6011000990139424
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Result Values Based On Amount
The following table shows another method for obtaining RESULT values. The servers do not
return non-zero RESULT values from processors.Therefore you cannot simulate non-zero
RESULT values using the amount. In some cases, you may obtain certain results using the
RESULT value plus 1000 even though this table suggests another means of obtaining the
RESULT value.
JCB 3530111333300000
JCB 3566002020360505
MasterCard 5555555555554444
MasterCard 5105105105105100
Visa 4111111111111111
Visa 4012888888881881
Visa 4222222222222
NOTE:Even though this number has a different character
count than the other test numbers, it is the correct and
functional number.
Result Definition How to test
0 Approved Use an AMOUNT of 10000 or less
3 Invalid transaction type Use the AMOUNT 10402
4 Invalid amount Use any of these as AMOUNT:
-10400
-10401
-10403
-10404
5 Invalid merchant information Use any of these as AMOUNT:
-10548
-10549
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7 Field format error Use any of these as AMOUNT:
-10405
-10406
-10407
-10408
-10409
-10410
-10412
-10413
-10416
-10419
-10420
-10421
-10509
-10512
-10513
-10514
-10515
-10516
-10517
-10518
-10540
-10542
12 Declined Use any of these as AMOUNT:
-10417
-15002
-15005
-15006
-15028
-15039
-10544
-10545
-10546
13 Referral Use the AMOUNT 10422
23 Invalid account number Use any of these as AMOUNT:
-10519
-10521
-10522
-10527
-10535
-10541
-10543
Result Definition How to test
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24 Invalid expiration date Use any of these as AMOUNT:
-10502
-10508
30 Duplicate Transaction Use the AMOUNT 10536
105 Credit error Attempt to credit an authorization
112 Failed AVS check Use the AMOUNT 10505
114 CVV2 Mismatch Use the AMOUNT 10504
1000 Generic Host (Processor) Error Use an AMOUNT other than those listed in this column
Result Definition How to test
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8Transaction Responses
When a transaction finishes, the Payflow server returns a response string made up of name-
value pairs. The following is an example response string:
RESULT=0&PNREF=EFHP0D426A53&RESPMSG=APPROVED&AUTHCODE=25TEST&AVSADDR=Y&AVSZ
IP=N&CVV2MATCH=Y
Credit Card Transaction Responses
The table below describes values that can be returned in response strings.
Field Description
PNREF Gateway transaction ID, a unique number that identifies the transaction.
Character length and limitations: 12 alphanumeric characters
PPREF Unique transaction ID of the payment.
Character length and limitations: 17-character string
RESULT The outcome of the attempted transaction. RESULT=0 means the transaction was
approved.
NOTE:For account verification transactions, RESULT=0 with RESPMSG=Verified
means a zero dollar authorization has been successfully performed.
NOTE:The PayPal processor may also return a warning message in the RESPMSG
string when RESULT=0. For more information on corrective actions, see the
PayPal developer documentation on the PayPal developer website.
Any other value for RESULT indicates a decline or error.
Character length and limitations: variable length, numeric
CVV2MATCH Result of the card security code (CVV2) check. The issuing bank may decline the
transaction if there is a mismatch. In other cases, the transaction may be approved
despite a mismatch.
Character length and limitations: 1 alpha character (Y, N, X, or no response)
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RESPMSG The response message returned with the transaction result. Exact wording varies.
Sometimes a colon appears after the initial RESPMSG followed by more detailed
information.
NOTE:For account verification transactions, RESULT=0 with RESPMSG=Verified
means a zero dollar authorization has been successfully performed.
NOTE:The PayPal processor may also return a warning message in the RESPMSG
string when RESULT=0. For more information on corrective actions, see the
PayPal developer documentation on the PayPal developer website.
NOTE:For partial authorizations, RESPMSG=Partial Approval when
RESULT=0.
Character length and limitations: variable, alphanumeric characters
AUTHCODE Returned for sale, authorization, and voice authorization credit card transactions.
AUTHCODE is the approval code obtained over the telephone from the processing
network.
AUTHCODE is required when submitting a force (F) transaction.
Character length and limitations: 6 alphanumeric characters
AVSADDR Address verification service address response returned if you are using address
verification service. Address verification service address responses are for advice
only. This process does not affect the outcome of the authorization.
Character length and limitations: 1 alpha character (Y, N, X, or no response)
AVSZIP Address verification service address response returned if you are using address
verification service. Address verification service address responses are for advice
only. This process does not affect the outcome of the authorization.
Character length and limitations: 1 alpha character (Y, N, X, or no response)
IAVS International address verification service address responses may be returned if you
are using Address verification service. IAVS responses are for advice only. This value
does not affect the outcome of the transaction.
Indicates whether address verification service response is international (Y), US (N), or
cannot be determined (X). Client version 3.06 or later is required.
Character length and limitations: 1 alpha character (Y, N, X, or no response)
PROCAVS The raw address verification service response returned by the processor. This field is
not normalized and is returned when VERBOSITY is set to HIGH.
Character length and limitations: 1 character
PROCCVV2 The raw CVV2 response returned by the processor. This field is not normalized and is
returned when VERBOSITY is set to HIGH.
Character length and limitations: 1 character
Field Description
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HOSTCODE The raw response code returned by the processor. This field is not normalized and is
returned when VERBOSITY is set to HIGH. Use RESPTEXT to obtain the response
message from the processor. For additional PayPal processor response code
information, refer to the PayPal API error codes. For all other processors, please
contact your merchant bank or processor directly.
Character length and limitations: 6 characters
RESPTEXT The raw text returned by the processor which corresponds to the returned
HOSTCODE. This field is not normalized and is returned when VERBOSITY is set
to HIGH.
Character length and limitations: 32 characters
PROCCARDSECURE The raw Buyer Authentication response returned by the processor. This field is not
normalized and is returned when VERBOSITY is set to HIGH.
Character length and limitations: 1 character
ADDLMSGS Additional error message that indicates the use of a features that has been disabled.
Character length and limitations: Up to 1048 characters. Typically 50 characters.
PAYMENTTYPE (PayPal only.) Returns instant if the payment is instant or echeck if the payment
is delayed (DP) on the PayPal processor.
Character length and limitations: 7-character string
CORRELATIONID (PayPal only.) Value used for tracking this Direct Payment transaction.
Character length and limitations: 13 alphanumeric characters
AMEXID Unique transaction ID returned when VERBOSITY=HIGH for tracking American
Express CAPN transactions on non-PayPal processors.
NOTE:Used by merchants who authorize transactions through the Gateway but settle
through a third-party solution.
Character length and limitations: 15 numeric characters
AMEXPOSDATA Value returned for American Express CAPN transactions when VERBOSITY=HIGH
on non-PayPal processors.
NOTE:Used only by merchants who authorize through the Gateway but settle
through a third-party solution.
Character length and limitations: 12 alphanumeric characters
AMT This field returns the transaction amount or if performing a partial authorization it
will return the amount approved for the partial authorization.
ORIGAMT Partial authorizations: Original amount submitted for authorization.
Field Description
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Address Verification Service Responses From PayPal
The following table compares the detailed response the PayPal processor returns for address
verification to the normalized response value (Y, N, or X) that AVSADDR and AVSZIP return. To
obtain the PayPal processor value, set the VERBOSITY parameter to HIGH. The processor
value is returned in the PROCAVS response parameter.
CARDTYPE The credit card type. Is returned in an inquiry response when you send a VERBOSITY
request parameter value of HIGH.
Is one of the following values for currently used cards:
-0 = Visa
-1 = MasterCard
-2 = Discover
-3 = American Express
-4 = Diner’s Club
-5 = JCB
EMAILMATCH Verifies whether the BILLTOEMAIL value sent is what is on file with the processor.
(American Express processor only)
Character length and limitations: 1 alpha character (Y, N, X, or no response)
PHONEMATCH Verifies whether the BILLTOPHONENUM value sent is what is on file with the
processor. (American Express processor only)
Character length and limitations: 1 alpha character (Y, N, X, or no response)
EXTRSPMSG Additional processor-related messages.
TRANSTIME Time of the transaction. The following is an example response in the format returned:
TRANSTIME=2010-08-11 22:53:18
Character length and limitations: See example
DUPLICATE Is returned with one of the following values:
-DUPLICATE=2 — ORDERID has already been submitted in a previous request
with the same ORDERID.
-DUPLICATE=1 — The request ID has already been submitted for a previous
request.
-DUPLICATE=-1 — The Gateway database is not available. PayPal cannot
determine whether this is a duplicate order or request.
DATE_TO_SETTLE The date a transaction will settle. This parameter is returned in the response for
inquiry transactions only (TRXTYPE=I).
Field Description
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The following is an example Authorization request string that sets VERBOSITY to HIGH.
Payflow returns the PROCAVS value in the response.
TRXTYPE=A&BILLTOSTREET=123 Main St&BILLTOZIP=00382&TENDER=C&PARTNER=PayPal&
USER=SuperMerchant&PWD=SuperUserPassword&AMT=1.00&ACCT=4111111111111111&EXP
DATE=1215&INVNUM=PONUM1&VERBOSITY=HIGH
The PROCAVS value is returned in the response.
RESULT=0&PNREF=VFHA0FF94691&RESPMSG=Approved&AUTHCODE=245PNI&AVSADDR=Y&AVSZ
IP=Y&HOSTCODE=A&PROCAVS=Y&VISACARDLEVEL=12&TRANSTIME=2011-01-12
13:54:35&AMT=1.00&ACCT=1111&EXPDATE=1215&CARDTYPE=0&IAVS=N
PayPal
processor AVS
code Meaning AVSADDR AVSZIP
AAddress YN
B International “A” Y N
C International “N” N N
D International “X” Y Y
E Not allowed for MOTO (Internet/Phone)
transactions
XX
F UK-specific “X” Y Y
G Global Unavailable X X
I International Unavailable X X
NNo NN
P Postal (International “Z”) N Y
RRetry XX
S Service not Supported X X
U Unavailable X X
WWhole Zip N Y
X Exact Match Y Y
YYes YY
ZZip NY
All other X X
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Card Security Code Results
Normalized Card Security Code Results
The CVV2MATCH parameter returns Y, N, or X or a processor-specific response.
The CVV2MATCH parameter returns Y, N, or X.
The following table shows the detailed results that the PayPal processor returns for card
security codes. To obtain the PayPal processor value, set the VERBOSITY parameter to HIGH.
The processor value is returned in the PROCCVV2 response parameter.
PayPal Card Security Code Results
The following table shows the detailed results the PayPal processor returnes for card security
codes. To obtain the PayPal processor value, set the VERBOSITY parameter to HIGH. The
processor value is returned in the PROCCVV2 response parameter.
PayPal Processor CVV2 Code
PayPal Processor Code
Description PROCVV2MATCH
M Match Y
NNo MatchN
P Not Processed X
S Service Not Supported X
U Unavailable X
X No Response X
All other X
PayPal Processor CVV2 Code
PayPal Processor Code
Description PROCVV2MATCH
M Match Y
NNo MatchN
P Not Processed X
S Service Not Supported X
U Unavailable X
X No Response X
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BALAMT Response and Stored Value Cards
Transactions meeting American Express reporting and statement requirements may return
BALAMT when the transaction involves a stored value card. Stored value cards typically are
offered as gift cards, allowing the customer to spend any amount up to the balance remaining
on the card. A card must be active and not compromised for BALAMT to return the card
balance. If the card is used to purchase merchandise exceeding the card balance, American
Express declines the transaction and returns the card balance in BALAMT.
NOTE:Not all processors support BALAMT when a transaction involves a stored value card.
American Express Stored Value Card Example
The following authorization request is for a purchase of 123.00.
TRXTYPE=A&TENDER=C&PWD=x1y2z3&PARTNER=PayPal&VENDOR=SuperMerchant&USER=Supe
rMerchant&ACCT=5555555555554444&EXPDATE=1215&AMT=123.00&BILLTOSTREET=5199 M
APLE&BILLTOZIP=94588
Because the response returns a BALAMT of 99.00, the authorization is declined.
RESULT=12&PNREF=VXYZ01234567&RESPMSG=DECLINED&BALANCE=99.00&AVSADDR=Y&AVSZI
P=N
PNREF
The PNREF is a unique transaction identification number issued by PayPal that identifies the
transaction for billing, reporting, and transaction data purposes. The PNREF value appears in
the Transaction ID column in PayPal Manager reports.
-The PNREF value is used as the ORIGID value (original transaction ID) in delayed capture
transactions (TRXTYPE=D), credits (TRXTYPE=C), inquiries (TRXTYPE=I), and voids
(TRXTYPE=V).
-The PNREF value is used as the ORIGID value (original transaction ID) value in reference
transactions for authorization (TRXTYPE=A) and sale (TRXTYPE=S).
The PNREF value is a 12-character string of printable characters, for example:
-VADE0B248932
All other X
PayPal Processor CVV2 Code
PayPal Processor Code
Description PROCVV2MATCH
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-ACRAF23DB3C4
NOTE:Printable characters also include symbols other than letters and numbers such as the
question mark (?). A PNREF value typically contains letters and numbers only.
The PNREF in a transaction response tells you that your transaction is connecting to PayPal.
RESULT Values and RESPMSG Text
The RESULT parameter is the first response parameter returned in the response string. The
value of RESULT indicates the overall status of the transaction attempt:
-A value of 0 (zero) indicates that no errors occurred and the transaction was approved.
NOTE:For account verification transactions, RESULT=0 with RESPMSG=Verified
means that a zero dollar authorization is successful.
-A value less than 0 indicates that a communication error occurred. In this case, no
transaction is attempted.
-A value greater than 0 indicates a decline or error (except in the case of RESULT 104. See
the following table).
The response message (RESPMSG) provides a brief description for decline or error results.
To obtain the raw response code and message returned by the processor set VERBOSITY to
HIGH in your request and capture the response values of the HOSTCODE and RESPTEXT
parameters.
For PayPal Processor Only:
When interpreting RESULT values for the PayPal processor, note the following:
-When RESULT=0, warning information may be returned that is useful to the request
application. See the PayPal API documentation on x.com for detailed information on
corrective actions.
-When RESULT=104, log in to the PayPal website to determine whether the transaction
actually went through. If the transaction does not appear in the History section, retry it.
RESULT RESPMSG and Explanation
0 Approved
NOTE:PayPal processor: Warning information may be returned that may be useful to
the request applicaton. See the PayPal API documentation on x.com for
information on corrective actions.
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1 User authentication failed. Error is caused by one or more of the following:
-Login information is incorrect. Verify that USER, VENDOR, PARTNER, and
PASSWORD have been entered correctly. VENDOR is your merchant ID and USER is
the same as VENDOR unless you created a Payflow Pro user. All fields are case
sensitive.
-Invalid Processor information entered. Contact merchant bank to verify.
-"Allowed IP Address" security feature implemented. The transaction is coming
from an unknown IP address. See PayPal Manager online help for details on how to
update the allowed IP addresses.
-You are using a test (not active) account to submit a transaction to the live PayPal
servers. Change the host address from the test server URL to the live server URL
2 Invalid tender type. Your merchant bank account does not support the following credit
card type that was submitted.
3 Invalid transaction type. Transaction type is not appropriate for this transaction. For
example, you cannot credit an authorization-only transaction
4 Invalid amount format. Use the format: “#####.##” Do not include currency
symbols or commas.
5 Invalid merchant information. Processor does not recognize your merchant account
information. Contact your bank account acquirer to resolve this problem.
6 Invalid or unsupported currency code
7 Field format error. Invalid information entered. See RESPMSG.
8 Not a transaction server
9 Too many parameters or invalid stream
10 Too many line items
11 Client time-out waiting for response
12 Declined. Check the credit card number, expiration date, and transaction information to
make sure they were entered correctly. If this does not resolve the problem, have the
customer call their card issuing bank to resolve.
13 Referral. Transaction cannot be approved electronically but can be approved with a
verbal authorization. Contact your merchant bank to obtain an authorization and submit
a manual Voice Authorization transaction.
19 Original transaction ID not found. The transaction ID you entered for this transaction
is not valid. See RESPMSG.
20 Cannot find the customer reference number
22 Invalid ABA number
23 Invalid account number. Check credit card number and bank account number and re-
submit.
24 Invalid expiration date. Check card expiration date and re-submit.
RESULT RESPMSG and Explanation
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25 Invalid Host Mapping. Error is caused by one or more of the following:
-You are trying to process a tender type such as Discover Card, but you are not set up
with your merchant bank to accept this card type.
-You are trying to process an Express Checkout transaction when your account is not
set up to do so. Contact your account holder to have Express Checkout added to
your account.
26 Invalid vendor account. Login information is incorrect. Verify that USER, VENDOR,
PARTNER, and PASSWORD have been entered correctly. VENDOR is your merchant ID
and USER is the same as VENDOR unless you created a Payflow Pro user. All fields are
case sensitive.
27 Insufficient partner permissions
28 Insufficient user permissions
29 Invalid XML document. This could be caused by an unrecognized XML tag or a bad
XML format that cannot be parsed by the system.
30 Duplicate transaction
31 Error in adding the recurring profile
32 Error in modifying the recurring profile
33 Error in canceling the recurring profile
34 Error in forcing the recurring profile
35 Error in reactivating the recurring profile
36 OLTP Transaction failed
37 Invalid recurring profile ID
50 Insufficient funds available in account
51 Exceeds per transaction limit
52 Permission issue. Attempting to perform a transaction type, such as Sale or
Authorization, that is not allowed for this account.
99 General error. See RESPMSG.
100 Transaction type not supported by host
101 Time-out value too small
PayPal Australia: Invalid transaction returned from host (can be treated as an invalid
transaction or a decline)
102 Processor not available
The financial host was unable to communicate with the external processor. These
transactions do not make it out of the Payflow network and will not settle or appear on
processor reports.
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103 Error reading response from host
The financial host could not interpret the response from the processor. This error can
result in an uncaptured authorization if the transaction is an authorization or a sale,
except on the following processors:
-PayPal Australia: Time-out reversal logic should reverse the transaction. According
to PayPal Australia, this is a best effort and is not guaranteed.
-Global Payments Central, Citi Bank Singapore: Time-out reversal logic should
reverse the transaction.
-PayPal: The transaction might settle. There is no time-out reversal process on
PayPal.
104 Timeout waiting for processor response.
Try your transaction again.
The Payflow gateway sent the transaction to the processor, but the processor did not
respond in the allotted time. This error can result in an uncaptured authorization if the
transaction is an authorization or a sale, except on the following processors:
-PayPal Australia: Time-out reversal logic should reverse the transaction. According
to PayPal Australia, this is a best effort and is not guaranteed.
-Global Payments Central, Citi Bank Singapore: Time-out reversal logic should
reverse the transaction.
-PayPal: The transaction might settle. There is no time-out reversal process on
PayPal.
105 Credit error. Make sure you have not already credited this transaction, or that this
transaction ID is for a creditable transaction. (For example, you cannot credit an
authorization.)
106 Host not available
The Payflow transaction server was unable to communicate with the financial host.
This error is an internal failure, and the transaction will not make it to the processor.
107 Duplicate suppression time-out
108 Void error. RESPMSG. Make sure the transaction ID entered has not already been
voided. If not, then look at the Transaction Detail screen for this transaction to see if it
has settled. (The Batch field is set to a number greater than zero if the transaction has
been settled). If the transaction has already settled, your only recourse is a reversal
(credit a payment or submit a payment for a credit)
109 Time-out waiting for host response
The Payflow transaction server times out waiting for a financial host to respond. This
error can result in uncaptured authorizations on all platforms, or settled sales on PayPal
Australia, Global Payments Central, and PayPal.
110 Referenced auth (against order) Error
111 Capture error. Either an attempt to capture a transaction that is not an authorization
transaction type, or an attempt to capture an authorization transaction that has already
been captured.
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112 Failed AVS check. Address and zip code do not match. An authorization may still exist
on the cardholder’s account.
113 Merchant sale total will exceed the sales cap with current transaction. ACH
transactions only.
114 Card Security Code (CSC) Mismatch. An authorization may still exist on the
cardholder’s account.
115 System busy, try again later
116 Failed to lock terminal number. Please try again later. For Moneris Solutions,
another transaction or settlement is in process. Rerun the transaction later.
117 Failed merchant rule check. One or more of the following three failures occurred:An
attempt was made to submit a transaction that failed to meet the security settings
specified on the PayPal Manager Security Settings page. If the transaction exceeded the
Maximum Amount security setting, then no values are returned for AVS or CSC. AVS
validation failed. The AVS return value should appear in the RESPMSG. CSC validation
failed. The CSC return value should appear in the RESPMSG.
118 Invalid keywords found in string fields
120 Attempt to reference a failed transaction
121 Not enabled for feature
122 Merchant sale total will exceed the credit cap with current transaction. ACH
transactions only.
125 Fraud Protection Services Filter — Declined by filters
126 Fraud Protection Services Filter — Flagged for review by filters
NOTE:RESULT value 126 indicates that a transaction triggered a fraud filter. This is
not an error, but a notice that the transaction is in a review status. The
transaction has been authorized but requires you to review and to manually
accept the transaction before it will be allowed to settle.
RESULT value 126 is intended to give you an idea of the kind of transaction that is
considered suspicious to enable you to evaluate whether you can benefit from using the
Fraud Protection Services.
To eliminate RESULT 126, turn the filters off.
For more information, see the fraud documentation for your payments solution.
127 Fraud Protection Services Filter — Not processed by filters
128 Fraud Protection Services Filter — Declined by merchant after being flagged for
review by filters
132 Card has not been submitted for update
133 Data mismatch in HTTP retry request
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150 Issuing bank timed out
PayPal Australia reported a timeout between their system and the bank. This error will
be reversed by time-out reversal. According to PayPal Australia, this is a best effort and
is not guaranteed.
151 Issuing bank unavailable
160 Secure Token already been used. Indicates that the secure token has expired due to
either a successful transaction or the token has been used three times while trying to
successfully process a transaction. You must generate a new secure token.
161 Transaction using secure token is already in progress. This could occur if a
customer hits the submit button two or more times before the transaction completed.
162 Secure Token Expired. The time limit of 20 minutes has expired and the token can no
longer be used.
200 Reauth error
201 Order error
600 Cybercash Batch Error
601 Cybercash Query Error
1000 Generic host error. This is a generic message returned by your credit card processor.
The RESPMSG will contain more information describing the error.
1001 Buyer Authentication Service unavailable
1002 Buyer Authentication Service — Transaction timeout
1003 Buyer Authentication Service — Invalid client version
1004 Buyer Authentication Service — Invalid timeout value
1011 Buyer Authentication Service unavailable
1012 Buyer Authentication Service unavailable
1013 Buyer Authentication Service unavailable
1014 Buyer Authentication Service — Merchant is not enrolled for Buyer
Authentication Service (3-D Secure)
1016 Buyer Authentication Service — 3-D Secure error response received. Instead of
receiving a PARes response to a Validate Authentication transaction, an error response
was received.
1017 Buyer Authentication Service — 3-D Secure error response is invalid. An error
response is received and the response is not well formed for a Validate Authentication
transaction.
1021 Buyer Authentication Service — Invalid card type
1022 Buyer Authentication Service — Invalid or missing currency code
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RESULT Values For Communications Errors
A RESULT value less than zero indicates that a communication error occurred. In this case, no
transaction is attempted.
A value of -1 or -2 usually indicates a configuration error caused by an incorrect URL or by
configuration issues with your firewall. For information on firewall configuration, see
“Preparing the Payflow Gateway Client Application” on page 49. A value of -1 or -2 can also
be possible if the Gateway servers are unavailable, or you specified an incorrect server or
socket pair. A value of -1 can also result when there are internet connectivity errors. Contact
Customer Service regarding any other errors.
Details of the response message may vary slightly from the message shown in the table,
depending on your SDK integration.
1023 Buyer Authentication Service — merchant status for 3D secure is invalid
1041 Buyer Authentication Service — Validate Authentication failed: missing or invalid
PARES
1042 Buyer Authentication Service — Validate Authentication failed: PARES format is
invalid
1043 Buyer Authentication Service — Validate Authentication failed: Cannot find
successful Verify Enrollment
1044 Buyer Authentication Service — Validate Authentication failed: Signature
validation failed for PARES
1045 Buyer Authentication Service — Validate Authentication failed: Mismatched or
invalid amount in PARES
1046 Buyer Authentication Service — Validate Authentication failed: Mismatched or
invalid acquirer in PARES
1047 Buyer Authentication Service — Validate Authentication failed: Mismatched or
invalid Merchant ID in PARES
1048 Buyer Authentication Service — Validate Authentication failed: Mismatched or
invalid card number in PARES
1049 Buyer Authentication Service — Validate Authentication failed: Mismatched or
invalid currency code in PARES
1050 Buyer Authentication Service — Validate Authentication failed: Mismatched or
invalid XID in PARES
1051 Buyer Authentication Service — Validate Authentication failed: Mismatched or
invalid order date in PARES
1052 Buyer Authentication Service — Validate Authentication failed: This PARES was
already validated for a previous Validate Authentication transaction
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RESULT Description
-1 Failed to connect to host
-2 Failed to resolve hostname
-5 Failed to initialize SSL context
-6 Parameter list format error: & in name
-7 Parameter list format error: invalid [ ] name length clause
-8 SSL failed to connect to host
-9 SSL read failed
-10 SSL write failed
-11 Proxy authorization failed
-12 Timeout waiting for response
-13 Select failure
-14 Too many connections
-15 Failed to set socket options
-20 Proxy read failed
-21 Proxy write failed
-22 Failed to initialize SSL certificate
-23 Host address not specified
-24 Invalid transaction type
-25 Failed to create a socket
-26 Failed to initialize socket layer
-27 Parameter list format error: invalid [ ] name length clause
-28 Parameter list format error: name
-29 Failed to initialize SSL connection
-30 Invalid timeout value
-31 The certificate chain did not validate, no local certificate found
-32 The certificate chain did not validate, common name did not match URL
-40 Unexpected Request ID found in request
-41 Required Request ID not found in request
-99 Out of memory
-100 Parameter list cannot be empty
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-103 Context initialization failed
-104 Unexpected transaction state
-105 Invalid name value pair request
-106 Invalid response format
-107 This XMLPay version is not supported
-108 The server certificate chain did not validate
-109 Unable to do logging
-111 The following error occurred while initializing from message file: <Details of the error message>
-113 Unable to round and truncate the currency value simultaneously
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Transaction Parameters
Additional parameters are those required by individual processors beyond the core parameters.
Parameters are organized alphabetically by processor.
-“American Express Additional Credit Card Parameters” on page 111
-“Elavon Additional Credit Card Parameters” on page 117
-“First Data Merchant Services Nashville, Additional Credit Card Parameters” on page 118
-“First Data Merchant Services North, Additional Credit Card Parameters” on page 118
-“Heartland, Additional Credit Card Parameters” on page 119
-“Litle Additional Credit Card Parameters” on page 119
-“Merchant e-Solutions, Additional Credit Card Parameters” on page 121
-“Paymentech Salem (New Hampshire) Additional Credit Card Parameters for American
Express” on page 121
-“PayPal Credit Card Transaction Request Parameters” on page 123
-“SecureNet Additional Credit Card Parameters for American Express” on page 128
-“Vantiv Additional Credit Card Parameters” on page 133
-“WorldPay Additional Credit Card Parameters” on page 135
American Express Additional Credit Card Parameters
In addition to the core credit card parameters, American Express accepts the parameters
described below to meet AMEX reporting and statement requirements.
PayPal recommends that you include these parameters if you would like to impact what
appears on AMEX statements and reports.
NOTE:The PayPal processor does not support SWIPE (card-present) transactions.
Retail Transaction Advice Addendum (for SWIPE transactions)
Field Description
L_DESCn(Optional) Description of this line-item (n is a line item number from 1 to 6).
Character length and limitations: 19 alphanumeric characters
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L_AMTn(Optional) Amount of this line-item (n is a line item number from 1 to 6).
Character length and limitations: Must include a decimal and be exact to the cent
(42.00, not 42) and exclude comma separators (1234.56 not 1,234.56). Examples:
tip=3.00, convenience charge=2.00. 12 numeric characters
L_QTYn(Optional) Quantity of this line-item (n is a line item number from 1 to 6).
Character length and limitations: 3 numeric characters
Field Description
BILLTOEMAIL (Optional) Account holder’s email address.
Character length and limitations: 60 alphanumeric characters
BILLTOPHONENUM (Optional) Account holder’s telephone number.
Character length and limitations: 10 characters
PHONETYPE (Optional) Telephone company provided ANI information identifier digits indicating
the telephone call type. Examples: cellular (61-63), payphone (27)
Character length and limitations: 2 characters
CUSTHOSTNAME (Optional) Name of the server that the account holder is connected to. Example:
PHX.QW.AOL.COM.
Character length and limitations: 60 alphanumeric and special characters
CUSTBROWSER (Optional) Name of the server that the account holder is connected to. Example:
MOZILLA/4.0~(COMPATIBLE;~MSIE~5.0;~WINDOWS~95)
Character length and limitations: 60 alphanumeric and special characters
CUSTIP (Optional) Account holder’s IP address.
Character length and limitations: 15 alphanumeric and special characters
SHIPTOCOUNTRY (Optional) Numeric country code of ship-to country. Example: USA: 840.
Character length and limitations: 3 characters
SHIPMETHOD (Optional) Shipping method code. The values are:
-01 = Same day
-02 = Overnight/next day
-03 = Priority, 2 - 3 days
-04 = Ground, 4 or more days
-05 = Electronic delivery
-06 - ZZ = Reserved for future use
SKU (Optional) Merchant product SKU.
Character length and limitations: 15 alphanumeric characters
Field Description
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Location Transaction Advice Addendum Parameters
Field Description
BILLTOSTREET (Optional) Account holder’s street address (number and street name).
Character length and limitations: 20 characters
BILLTOZIP (Optional) Account holder’s 5- to 9-digit ZIP (postal) code excluding spaces,
dashes, and non-numeric characters. Example: 951121737
Character length and limitations: 9 characters
BILLTOPHONENUM (Optional) Account holder’s telephone number. The formats are:
-xxx-xxx-xxxx (US numbers)
-+xxxxxxxxxxx (international numbers)
Character length and limitations: 10 characters
SHIPTOFIRSTNAME (Optional) First name in the shipping address.
Character length and limitations: 30 characters
SHIPTOLASTNAME (Optional) Last name in the shipping address.
Character length and limitations: 30 characters
SHIPTOSTREET (Optional) Shipping street address.
Character length and limitations: 30 characters
SHIPTOCOUNTRY (Optional) Numeric country code of ship-to country. Example: USA: 840.
Character length and limitations: 3 alphanumeric characters
SHIPTOZIP (Optional) Shipping 5- to 9-digit zip (postal) code excluding spaces, dashes, and
non-numeric characters. Example: 951121737
Character length and limitations: 9 alphanumeric characters
SHIPTOPHONENUM (Optional) Shipping telephone number.
Character length and limitations: 10 alphanumeric characters
Field Description
MERCHANTNAME (Optional) Name of merchant.
Character length and limitations: 38 alphanumeric characters
MERCHANTSTREET (Optional) Merchant’s street address (number and street name).
Character length and limitations: 38 alphanumeric characters. If more than 38
characters, use proper and meaningful abbreviation. Do not truncate.
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MERCHANTCITY (Optional) The name of the city were the transaction took place.
-If you are a third-party biller (bill for services or goods rendered by another
entity), you must enter the name of the city in which the seller is located.
-If you are a mail order, phone order, or internet industry, you may substitute the
name of the city in which the merchant’s order processing facility is located.
Character length and limitations: 21 alphanumeric characters. If more than 21
characters, use proper and meaningful abbreviation. Do not truncate.
MERCHANTSTATE (Optional) The region code that corresponds to the state, province, or country
subdivision of the merchant location where the transaction took place.
Region code examples:
-CA = California, USA
-NS = Nova Scotia, Canada
-COS = Colima Mexico
If you are a third-party biller (bill for services or goods rendered by another entity),
you must enter the region code that corresponds to the state, province, or country
subdivision in which the seller is located.
Character length and limitations: 3 alphanumeric characters
MERCHANTZIP (Optional) The 5- to 9-digit zip (postal) code excluding spaces, dashes, and non-
numeric characters where the transaction took place.
If you are a third-party biller (bill for services or goods rendered by another entity),
you must enter the postal code that corresponds to the seller’s location.
Character length and limitations: 15 alphanumeric characters
MERCHANTCOUNTRYCODE (Optional) Country code of the location where the transaction took place.
Character length and limitations: 3 alphanumeric characters
MERCHANTLOCATIONID (Optional)Merchant-assigned store or location number (or name) that uniquely
identifies where the transaction took place.
Character length and limitations: 15 alphanumeric characters
MERCHANTID (Required) American Express-assigned service establishment number used to identify
and facilitate payments to merchants.
Character length and limitations: 15 alphanumeric characters.
MERCHANTCONTACTINFO (Optional) Merchant’s telephone number or web address. (URLs and e-mail
addresses may be lowercase, as appropriate.) This entry may appear on the
descriptive bill on the card-member’s statement, or may be used to resolve billing
inquiries and disputes.
NOTE:American Express strongly recommends that aggregators (third-parties who
bill for goods or services rendered by another entity) always fill in this field
with the URL, e-mail address, or telephone number of the contact responsible
for resolving disputes or inquiries.
Character length and limitations: 40 alphanumeric characters
Field Description
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Transaction Advice Detail Parameters
Airline Passenger Data Parameters
Field Description
ADDLAMTn(Optional) Detail of a charge where n is a value from 1 - 5. Use for additional
breakdown of the amount.
Character length and limitations: Must include a decimal and be exact to the cent
(42.00, not 42) and exclude comma separators (1234.56 not 1,234.56). Examples:
tip=3.00, convenience charge=2.00. 12 numeric characters
ADDLAMTTYPEn(Optional) A 3-digit code indicating the type of the corresponding charge detail,
where n is a value from 1 - 5.
Character length and limitations: 3 numeric characters
Field Description
AIR-DEPARTUREDATE (Optional) Departure date in the format YYYYMMDD.
Character length and limitations: 8 alphanumeric characters
AIR-PASSENGERNAME (Optional) Name of the passenger in the following format with fields separated by a
space: surname firstname middleinitial title
Character length and limitations: 60 alphanumeric characters
AIR-ORIGIN (Optional) Airport code of the originating airport. For a list of airport codes, see
http://www.world-airport-codes.com/alphabetical/airport-code/a.html.
NOTE:Present day airport codes are three characters in length. The five character
length is designed to allow for future expansion
Character length and limitations: 5 alphanumeric characters
AIR-DESTINATION (Optional) Destination airport code for the first segment of the trip; this is not
necessarily the final destination. For example, if a passenger flies from STL to MIA
with a layover at JFK, the destination airport is JFK For a list of airport codes, see
http://www.world-airport-codes.com/alphabetical/airport-code/a.html.
NOTE:Present day airport codes are three characters in length. The five character
length is designed to allow for future expansion
Character length and limitations: 5 alphanumeric characters
AIR-NUMBEROFCITIES (Optional) Number of unique cities in this trip including the cities of origin and
destination, where a maximum value of 10 is allowed. For example, AIR-
NUMBEROFCITIES is 3 for the following trip:
-DEN to LAX
-LAX to SFO
-SFO to DEN
If not provided, this value is equal to the number of AIR-ROUTINGCITYn parameters.
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AIR-ROUTINGCITYn(Optional) Airport codes of each city in this flight including cities of origin and
destination, where n is a value from 1 to 10.
Character length and limitations: 5 alphanumeric characters
AIR-CARRIERn(Optional) Two character airline code for each unique airline in this flight, where n is
a value from 1 to 10.
If the same carrier is used for multiple segments of the trip, it is passed only once. For
example, the two AIR-CARRIERn values for the following trip are UA and AA:
-UA flight from IAD to DEN
-UA flight from DEN to LAX
-UA flight from LAX to SFO
-AA flight from SFO to DFW
For information about airlines codes, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airline_codes-
All
Character length and limitations: 24 alphanumeric characters
AIR-FAREBASIS (Optional) List discounts associated with the travel.
Character length and limitations: 24 alphanumeric characters
AIR-
NUMBEROFPASSENGERS
(Optional) Number of passengers on this trip.
Character length and limitations: numeric
AIR-ISETICKET (Optional) If this is an electronic ticket. The values are:
-Y = yes
-N = no
Character length and limitations: 1 alphanumeric character
AIR-RESERVATIONCODE (Optional) Code assigned to the travel reservation before the ticket was purchased.
Character length and limitations: 15 alphanumeric characters
Field Description
BILLTOFIRSTNAME (Optional) Account holder's first and last name.
NOTE:Even though the parameter name indicates only the first name, this single
parameter holds all of the person's name information (both first and last
name, at a minimum).
Character length and limitations: 13 alphanumeric characters
BILLTOLASTNAME (Optional) Account holder's last name.
Character length and limitations: 13 alphanumeric characters
Field Description
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Elavon Additional Credit Card Parameters A
Elavon Additional Credit Card Parameters
In addition to the core credit card parameters, Elavon (formerly Nova) accepts the parameter
described below.
INVNUM (Optional) Merchant invoice number. The merchant invoice number is used for
authorizations and settlements and, depending on your merchant bank, will appear on
your customer's credit card statement and your bank reconciliation report. If you do
not provide an invoice number, the transaction ID (PNREF) will be submitted.
Character length and limitations: 9 alphanumeric characters
ORDERDATE (Optional) Specifies an order date.
Character length and limitations: 6 numeric characters
Format: mmddyy (with no slashes or dashes). For example, July 28, 2003 is 072803.
ORDERDATETIME (Optional) Specifies an order time and date.
Character length and limitations: 19 alphanumeric characters
Format is either YYYY-MM-DD or YYYY-MM-DD HH:MI:SS
(where HH is in 24-hour time). If the value does not conform to one of the formats or
if the date is not valid (for example, 2004-17-35), then the transaction is rejected
with: RESULT=7(SIG_FIELD_ERR) RESPMSG=Invalid ORDERTIME
A truncated version of the ORDERTIME value (up to 7 characters) overwrites any
value provided by ORDERDATE. If no value is provided, a NULL value is stored.
Field Description
RECURRING (Optional) Identifies the transaction as recurring. This value does not activate the
Payflow Recurring Billing Service API.
If the RECURRING parameter was set to Y for the original transaction, then the setting
is ignored when forming credit, void, and force transactions.
If you subscribe to Payflow Fraud Protection Services:
-To avoid charging you to filter recurring transactions that you know are reliable,
the fraud filters do not screen recurring transactions.
-To screen a prospective recurring customer, submit the transaction data using
PayPal Manager’s Manual Transactions page. The filters screen the transaction in
the normal manner. If the transaction triggers a filter, then you can follow the
normal process to review the filter results.
Character length and limitations: 1 alphanumeric character (Y or N)
Field Description
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First Data Merchant Services Nashville, Additional Credit Card
Parameters
In addition to the core credit card parameters, First Data Merchant Services (FDMS) Nashville
accepts the parameters described below.
First Data Merchant Services North, Additional Credit Card
Parameters
In addition to the core credit card parameters, First Data Merchant Services (FDMS) North
accepts the parameters described
Field Description
INVNUM (Optional) Merchant invoice number. The merchant invoice number is used for
authorizations and settlements and, depending on your merchant bank, will appear on
your customer's credit card statement and your bank reconciliation report. If you do
not provide an invoice number, the transaction ID (PNREF) will be submitted.
Character length and limitations: 9 alphanumeric characters
Field Description
DESC (Optional) Use the DESC* parameters to pass in your DBA name and other data
describing the transaction. This information will be displayed in the account holder’s
statement.
NOTE:Note: FDMS North passes the descriptive data to the card associations with
the following character lengths:
Visa: 25
MasterCard: 22
AMEX: 20
DISC: 22
Some card associations truncate the value to 19 characters. If you have questions,
consult the card association.
Character length and limitations: 25 alphanumeric characters
MERCHDESCR (Optional) Use this parameter to pass in your DBA name and other data describing
the transaction. This information is usually displayed in the account holder’s
statement.
Character length and limitations: 25 alphanumeric characters
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Heartland, Additional Credit Card Parameters A
Heartland, Additional Credit Card Parameters
In addition to the core credit card parameters, Heartland accepts the parameters described
below.
Litle Additional Credit Card Parameters
MERCHSVC (Optional) Defaults to the city where the merchant outlet is located for retail and to
the merchant’s phone number for non-retail. For example, 800 111-1111. This
information is usually displayed in the account holder’s statement.
Character length and limitations: 13 alphanumeric characters
Field Description
INVNUM (Optional) Merchant invoice number. The merchant invoice number is used for
authorizations and settlements and, depending on your merchant bank, will appear on
your customer's credit card statement and your bank reconciliation report. If you do
not provide an invoice number, the transaction ID (PNREF) will be submitted.
NOTE:Not supported by Payflow Link.
Character length and limitations: 17 alphanumeric characters
MERCHDESCR (Optional) Use this parameter to pass in your DBA name and other data describing
the transaction (default: merchant name). This information is usually displayed in the
account holder’s statement.
Character length and limitations: 25 alphanumeric characters
MERCHSVC (Optional) Defaults to the city where the merchant outlet is located for retail and to
the merchant’s phone number for non-retail. For example, 800 111-1111. This
information is usually displayed in the account holder’s statement.
Character length and limitations: 13 alphanumeric characters
Field Description
AUTHDATE Required for Force transactions. Authorization date.
Character length and limitations: 11alphanumeric characters
CUSTOMERID (Optional) Customer identification.
Character length and limitations: 18 alphanumeric characters
Field Description
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INVNUM (Optional) Merchant invoice number. The merchant invoice number is used for
authorizations. If you do not provide an invoice number, the transaction ID (PNREF)
will be submitted.
Character length and limitations: 20 alphanumeric characters
MERCHANTCITY (Optional) The name of the city were the transaction took place.
- If you are a third-party biller (bill for services or goods rendered by another
entity), you must enter the name of the city in which the seller is located.
- If you are a mail order, phone order, or internet industry, you may substitute the
name of the city in which the merchant’s order processing facility is located.
Character length and limitations: 21 alphanumeric characters
MERCHANTURL (Optional) Merchant’s website. This information is usually displayed in the account
holder’s statement.
Character length and limitations: 40 alphanumeric characters
MERCHDESCR (Optional) Use this parameter to pass in your DBA name and other data describing
the transaction. This information is usually displayed in the account holder’s
statement.
Character length and limitations: 25 alphanumeric characters
MERCHSVC (Optional) Defaults to the city where the merchant outlet is located for retail and to
the merchant’s phone number for non-retail. For example, 800 111-1111. This
information is usually displayed in the account holder’s statement.
Character length and limitations: 13 alphanumeric characters
PONUM (Optional) Purchase order number.
Character length and limitations: 25 alphanumeric characters
REPORTGROUP (Optional) Category that the transaction is in, for example, coffee mugs. This field is
for your own use.
Character length and limitations: 25 alphanumeric characters
BILLTOSTREET2 (Optional) Second street address.
Character length and limitations: 35 alphanumeric characters
BILLTOSTREET3 (Optional) Third street address.
Character length and limitations: 35 alphanumeric characters
TAXAMT (Optional) Total tax amount.
Character length and limitations: Must include a decimal and be exact to the cent
(42.00, not 42) and exclude comma separators (1234.56 not 1,234.56). Examples:
tip=3.00, convenience charge=2.00. 12 numeric characters
TAXEXEMPT (Optional) Indicates whether the customer is tax exempt. It is one of the following
values:
-Y – The customer is tax exempt.
-N – The customer is not tax exempt (default).
Character length and limitations: 1 alpha character
Field Description
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Merchant e-Solutions, Additional Credit Card Parameters A
Merchant e-Solutions, Additional Credit Card Parameters
In addition to the core credit card parameters, Merchant e-Solutions accepts the parameters
described below.
Paymentech Salem (New Hampshire) Additional Credit Card
Parameters for American Express
In addition to the core credit card parameters, Paymentech Salem accepts the parameters to
meet American Express statement and reporting requirements described below.
Internet Transaction Data Parameters
Field Description
INVNUM (Optional) Merchant invoice number. The merchant invoice number is used for
authorizations and settlements and, depending on your merchant bank, will appear on
your customer's credit card statement and your bank reconciliation report. If you do
not provide an invoice number, the transaction ID (PNREF) will be submitted.
NOTE:Not supported by Payflow Link.
Character length and limitations: 17 alphanumeric characters
MERCHDESCR (Optional) Use this parameter to pass in your DBA name and other data describing
the transaction (default: merchant name). This information is usually displayed in the
account holder’s statement.
Character length and limitations: 25 alphanumeric characters
MERCHSVC (Optional) Defaults to the city where the merchant outlet is located for retail and to
the merchant’s phone number for non-retail. For example, 800 111-1111. This
information is usually displayed in the account holder’s statement.
Character length and limitations: 13 alphanumeric characters
Field Description
BILLTOEMAIL (Optional) Account holder’s email address.
Character length and limitations: 60 alphanumeric characters
BILLTOPHONENUM (Optional) Account holder’s telephone number.
Character length and limitations: 20 characters
PHONETYPE (Optional) Telephone company provided ANI information identifier digits indicating
the telephone call type. Examples: cellular (61-63), payphone (27)
Character length and limitations: 2 characters
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CUSTHOSTNAME (Optional) Name of the server that the account holder is connected to. Example:
PHX.QW.AOL.COM.
Character length and limitations: 60 alphanumeric and special characters
CUSTBROWSER (Optional) Name of the server that the account holder is connected to. Example:
MOZILLA/4.0~(COMPATIBLE;~MSIE~5.0;~WINDOWS~95)
Character length and limitations: 60 alphanumeric and special characters
CUSTIP (Optional) Account holder’s IP address.
Character length and limitations: 15 alphanumeric and special characters
SHIPTOCOUNTRY (Optional) Numeric country code of ship-to country. Example: USA: 840.
Character length and limitations: 3 alphanumeric characters
SHIPMETHOD (Optional) Shipping method code. The values are:
-01 = Same day
-02 = Overnight/next day
-03 = Priority, 2 - 3 days
-04 = Ground, 4 or more days
-05 = Electronic delivery
-06 - ZZ = Reserved for future use
SKU (Optional) Merchant product SKU.
Character length and limitations: 15 alphanumeric and special characters
Field Description
BILLTOSTREET (Optional) Account holder’s street address (number and street name).
Character length and limitations: 20 characters
BILLTOZIP (Optional) Account holder’s 5- to 9-digit ZIP (postal) code excluding spaces,
dashes, and non-numeric characters. Example: 951121737
Character length and limitations: 9 characters
BILLTOPHONENUM (Optional) Account holder’s telephone number. The formats are:
-xxx-xxx-xxxx (US numbers)
-+xxxxxxxxxxx (international numbers)
Character length and limitations: 10 characters
SHIPTOFIRSTNAME (Optional) First name in the shipping address.
Character length and limitations: 30 characters
SHIPTOLASTNAME (Optional) Last name in the shipping address.
Character length and limitations: 30 characters
Field Description
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PayPal Credit Card Transaction Request Parameters A
Additional Credit Card Parameters for M Record
PayPal Credit Card Transaction Request Parameters
In addition to the core credit card parameters, PayPal accepts the parameters described below.
SHIPTOSTREET (Optional) Shipping street address.
Character length and limitations: 30 characters
SHIPTOCOUNTRY (Optional) Numeric country code of ship-to country. Example: USA: 840.
Character length and limitations: 3 alphanumeric characters
SHIPTOZIP (Optional) Shipping 5- to 9-digit zip (postal) code excluding spaces, dashes, and
non-numeric characters. Example: 951121737
Character length and limitations: 9 alphanumeric characters
SHIPTOPHONENUM (Optional) Shipping telephone number.
Character length and limitations: 10 alphanumeric characters
Field Description
MERCHDESCR (Optional) Use this parameter to pass in your DBA name and other data describing
the transaction. This information is usually displayed in the account holder’s
statement.
Character length and limitations: 25 alphanumeric characters
MERCHSVC (Optional) Defaults to the city where the merchant outlet is located for retail and to
the merchant’s phone number for non-retail. For example, 800 111-1111. This
information is usually displayed in the account holder’s statement.
Character length and limitations: 13 alphanumeric characters
Parameter Description
ACCTTYPE (Optional) Credit card type. The following card types are supported:
-0 = Visa
-1 = MasterCard
-2 = Discover
-3 = AMEX
-4 = DinersClub
-5 = JCB
-8 = Other
Field Description
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AMT (Required) Amount (US Dollars) U.S. based currency.
AMT=ITEMAMT + TAXAMT + FREIGHTAMT + HANDLINGAMT + INSURANCEAMT
- DISCOUNT
NOTE:You must set CURRENCY to one of the three-character currency codes for any
of the supported PayPal currencies. See CURRENCY in this table for details.
Limitations: Must not exceed $10,000 USD in any currency. Nine numeric characers
plus decimal (.) character. No currency symbol. Specify the exact amount to the cent
using a decimal point—use 34.00, not 34. Do not include comma separators—use
1199.95 not 1,199.95.
Nine numeric characters plus decimal.
CURRENCY (Required) The currency code.
NOTE:CURRENCY is applicable only to processors that support transaction-level
currency.
Limitations: Three characters.
BUTTONSOURCE (Optional) Identification code for use by third-party applications to identify
transactions.
Limitations: 32 alphanumeric characters.
CUSTIP (Optional) IP address of payer’s browser as recorded in its HTTP request to your
website. This value is optional but recommended.
NOTE:PayPal records this IP address as a means to detect possible fraud.
Limitations: 15-character string in dotted quad format: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
CAPTURECOMPLETE (Optional) Indicates if this Delayed Capture transaction is the last capture you intend
to make. The values are:
-Y (default)
-N
NOTE:If CAPTURECOMPLETE is Y, any remaining amount of the original
reauthorized transaction is automatically voided.
Limitations: 12-character alphanumeric string.
CUSTOM (Optional) A free-form field for your own use.
Limitations: 256-character alphanumeric string.
EMAIL (Optional) Email address of payer.
Limitations: 127 alphanumeric characters.
INVNUM (Optional) Your own unique invoice or tracking number.
Limitations: 127 alphanumeric characters.
Parameter Description
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ITEMAMT (Required if L_COSTn is specified) Sum of cost of all items in this order.
ITEMAMT = L_QTY0*LCOST0 + L_QTY1*LCOST1...L_QTYn*L_COSTn
Limitations: Nine numeric characers plus decimal (.) character. No currency symbol.
Specify the exact amount to the cent using a decimal point—use 34.00, not 34. Do not
include comma separators—use 1199.95 not 1,199.95.
Limitations: Nine numeric characters plus decimal.
TAXAMT (Required if L_TAXAMTn is specified) Sum of tax for all items in this order.
TAXAMT=L_QTY0*L_TAXAMT0 + L_QTY1*L_TAXAMT1 +...L_QTYn
*L_TAXAMTn
NOTE:You must set CURRENCY to one of the three-character currency codes for any
of the supported PayPal currencies. See CURRENCY in this table for details.
Limitations: Nine numeric characers plus decimal (.) character. No currency symbol.
Specify the exact amount to the cent using a decimal point—use 34.00, not 34. Do not
include comma separators—use 1199.95 not 1,199.95.
Nine numeric characters plus decimal.
FREIGHTAMT (Optional) Total shipping costs for this order.
NOTE:You must set CURRENCY to one of the three-character currency codes for any
of the supported PayPal currencies. See CURRENCY in this table for details.
Limitations: Nine numeric characers plus decimal (.) character. No currency symbol.
Specify the exact amount to the cent using a decimal point—use 34.00, not 34. Do not
include comma separators—use 1199.95 not 1,199.95.
Nine numeric characters plus decimal.
HANDLINGAMT (Optional) Total handling costs for this order.
NOTE:You must set CURRENCY to one of the three-character currency codes for any
of the supported PayPal currencies. See CURRENCY in this table for details.
Limitations: Nine numeric characers plus decimal (.) character. No currency symbol.
Specify the exact amount to the cent using a decimal point—use 34.00, not 34. Do not
include comma separators—use 1199.95 not 1,199.95.
Nine numeric characters plus decimal.
DISCOUNT (Optional) Shipping discount for this order. Specify the discount as a positive
amount.
Limitations: Nine numeric characers plus decimal (.) character. No currency symbol.
Specify the exact amount to the cent using a decimal point—use 34.00, not 34. Do not
include comma separators—use 1199.95 not 1,199.95.
INSURANCEAMT (Optional) Total shipping insurance cost for this order.
Limitations: Nine numeric characers plus decimal (.) character. No currency symbol.
Specify the exact amount to the cent using a decimal point—use 34.00, not 34. Do not
include comma separators—use 1199.95 not 1,199.95.
Parameter Description
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L_NAMEn(Optional) Line-item name.
NOTE:To enable line-item support, you must contact Merchant Technical Support at
http://www.paypal.com/mts
Character length and limitations: 36 alphanumeric characters.
L_DESCn(Optional) Line-item description of the item purchased such as hiking boots or
cooking utensils.
NOTE:To enable line-item support, you must contact Merchant Technical Support at
http://www.paypal.com/mts
Limitations: 127 alphanumeric characters.
L_COSTn(Required if L_QTYn is supplied) Cost of the line item. The line-item unit price can be
a positive or a negative value but not 0.
NOTE:To enable line-item support, you must contact Merchant Technical Support at
http://www.paypal.com/mts
NOTE:You must set CURRENCY to one of the three-character currency codes for any
of the supported PayPal currencies. See CURRENCY in this table for details.
Limitations: Nine numeric characers plus decimal (.) character. No currency symbol.
Specify the exact amount to the cent using a decimal point—use 34.00, not 34. Do not
include comma separators—use 1199.95 not 1,199.95.
Nine numeric characters plus decimal.
L_QTYn(Required if L_COSTn is supplied) Line-item quantity.
NOTE:To enable line-item support, you must contact Merchant Technical Support at
http://www.paypal.com/mts
Limitations: 10-character integer.
L_SKUn(Optional) Product number.
NOTE:To enable line-item support, you must contact Merchant Technical Support at
http://www.paypal.com/mts
Limitations: 18-characters.
L_TAXAMTn(Optional) Line-item tax amount.
NOTE:To enable line-item support, you must contact Merchant Technical Support at
http://www.paypal.com/mts
Limitations: Nine numeric characers plus decimal (.) character. No currency symbol.
Specify the exact amount to the cent using a decimal point—use 34.00, not 34. Do not
include comma separators—use 1199.95 not 1,199.95.
MERCHANTSESSIONID (Optional) Your customer Direct Payment session identification token.
PayPal records this session token as an additional means to detect possible fraud.
Limitations: 64 characters.
Parameter Description
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NOTIFYURL (Optional) Your URL for receiving Instant Payment Notification (IPN) about this
transaction. If you do not specify NOTIFYURL in the request, the notification URL
from your Merchant Profile is used, if one exists.
Limitations: 2048 alphanumeric characters.
ORDERDESC (Optional) Description of items the customer is purchasing.
Limitations: 127 alphanumeric characters.
RECURRINGTYPE (Optional) Type of transaction occurrence. The values are:
-F = First occurrence
-S = Subsequent occurrence (default)
Limitations: One alpha character.
BILLTOCITY (Conditional) Bill-to city address.
Limitations: 40 alphanumeric characters.
NOTE:Some merchants maybe required to pass this billing information. Please test
your integration first to determine if the billing information fields are
required.
BILLTOSTATE (Conditional) Bill-to state or province address.
Limitations: 40 alphanumeric characters.
NOTE:Some merchants maybe required to pass this billing information. Please test
your integration first to determine if the billing information fields are
required.
BILLTOCOUNTRY (Conditional) Bill-to country address.
Limitations: 2 alphanumeric characters.
NOTE:Some merchants maybe required to pass this billing information. Please test
your integration first to determine if the billing information fields are
required.
SHIPTOSTREET (Optional) Ship-to street address.
NOTE:If you pass in any of the ship-to address parameters such as SHIPTOCITY or
SHIPTOSTATE, you must pass in the complete set (that is, SHIPTOSTREET,
SHIPTOCITY, SHIPTOSTATE, SHIPTOCOUNTRY, and SHIPTOZIP).
Limitations: 30-character string.
SHIPTOCITY (Optional) Ship-to city address.
NOTE:If you pass in any of the ship-to address parameters such as SHIPTOCITY or
SHIPTOSTATE, you must pass in the complete set (that is, SHIPTOSTREET,
SHIPTOCITY, SHIPTOSTATE, SHIPTOCOUNTRY, and SHIPTOZIP).
Limitations: 40-character string.
Parameter Description
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Express
In addition to the core credit card parameters, SecureNet accepts the parameters described
below to meet American Express reporting and statement requirements.
Retail Transaction Advice Addendum (for SWIPE transactions)
SHIPTOSTATE (Optional) Ship-to state or province address.
NOTE:If you pass in any of the ship-to address parameters such as SHIPTOCITY or
SHIPTOSTATE, you must pass in the complete set (that is, SHIPTOSTREET,
SHIPTOCITY, SHIPTOSTATE, SHIPTOCOUNTRY, and SHIPTOZIP).
Limitations: 10-character string.
SHIPTOCOUNTRY (Optional) Ship-to country code.
NOTE:If you pass in any of the ship-to address parameters such as SHIPTOCITY or
SHIPTOSTATE, you must pass in the complete set (that is, SHIPTOSTREET,
SHIPTOCITY, SHIPTOSTATE, SHIPTOCOUNTRY, and SHIPTOZIP).
Limitations: Two alpha characters.
SHIPTOZIP (Optional) U.S. ship-to zip code or other country-specific postal code.
NOTE:If you pass in any of the ship-to address parameters such as SHIPTOCITY or
SHIPTOSTATE, you must pass in the complete set (that is, SHIPTOSTREET,
SHIPTOCITY, SHIPTOSTATE, SHIPTOCOUNTRY, and SHIPTOZIP).
Limitations: 20-character string.
Field Description
L_DESCn(Optional) Description of this line-item (n is a line item number from 1 to 6).
Character length and limitations: 19 alphanumeric characters
L_AMTn(Optional) Amount of this line-item (n is a line item number from 1 to 6).
Character length and limitations: Must include a decimal and be exact to the cent
(42.00, not 42) and exclude comma separators (1234.56 not 1,234.56). Examples:
tip=3.00, convenience charge=2.00. 12 numeric characters
L_QTYn(Optional) Quantity of this line-item (n is a line item number from 1 to 6).
Character length and limitations: 3 numeric characters
Parameter Description
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AVS Parameters
Field Description
BILLTOEMAIL (Optional) Account holder’s email address.
Character length and limitations: 60 alphanumeric characters
BILLTOPHONENUM (Optional) Account holder’s telephone number.
Character length and limitations: 10 characters
PHONETYPE (Optional) Telephone company provided ANI information identifier digits indicating
the telephone call type. Examples: cellular (61-63), payphone (27).
Character length and limitations: 2 alphanumeric characters
CUSTHOSTNAME (Optional) Name of the server that the account holder is connected to. Example:
PHX.QW.AOL.COM.
Character length and limitations: 60 alphanumeric and special characters
CUSTBROWSER (Optional) Name of the server that the account holder is connected to. Example:
MOZILLA/4.0~(COMPATIBLE;~MSIE~5.0;~WINDOWS~95)
Character length and limitations: 60 alphanumeric and special characters
CUSTIP (Optional) Account holder’s IP address.
Character length and limitations: 15 alphanumeric and special characters
SHIPTOCOUNTRY (Optional) Numeric country code of ship-to country. Example: USA: 840.
Character length and limitations: 3 alphanumeric characters
SHIPMETHOD (Optional) Shipping method code. The values are:
-01 = Same day
-02 = Overnight/next day
-03 = Priority, 2 - 3 days
-04 = Ground, 4 or more days
-05 = Electronic delivery
-06 - ZZ = Reserved for future use
Field Description
BILLTOSTREET (Optional) Account holder’s street address (number and street name).
Character length and limitations: 20 characters
BILLTOZIP (Optional) Account holder’s 5- to 9-digit ZIP (postal) code excluding spaces,
dashes, and non-numeric characters. Example: 951121737
Character length and limitations: 9 characters
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BILLTOPHONENUM (Optional) Account holder’s telephone number. The formats are:
-xxx-xxx-xxxx (US numbers)
-+xxxxxxxxxxx (international numbers)
Character length and limitations: 10 characters
SHIPTOFIRSTNAME (Optional) First name in the shipping address.
Character length and limitations: 30 characters
SHIPTOLASTNAME (Optional) Last name in the shipping address.
Character length and limitations: 30 characters
SHIPTOSTREET (Optional) Shipping street address.
Character length and limitations: 30 characters
SHIPTOCOUNTRY (Optional) Numeric country code of ship-to country. Example: USA: 840.
Character length and limitations: 3 alphanumeric characters
SHIPTOZIP (Optional) Shipping 5- to 9-digit zip (postal) code excluding spaces, dashes, and
non-numeric characters. Example: 951121737
Character length and limitations: 9 alphanumeric characters
SHIPTOPHONENUM (Optional) Shipping telephone number.
Character length and limitations: 10 alphanumeric characters
Parameter Description
MERCHANTNAME (Optional) Name of merchant.
Character length and limitations: 38 alphanumeric characters
MERCHANTSTREET (Optional) Merchant’s street address (number and street name).
Character length and limitations: 38 alphanumeric characters. If more than 38
characters, use proper and meaningful abbreviation. Do not truncate.
MERCHANTCITY (Optional) The name of the city were the transaction took place.
-If you are a third-party biller (bill for services or goods rendered by another
entity), you must enter the name of the city in which the seller is located.
-If you are a mail order, phone order, or internet industry, you may substitute the
name of the city in which the merchant’s order processing facility is located.
Character length and limitations: 21 alphanumeric characters. If more than 21
characters, use proper and meaningful abbreviation. Do not truncate.
Field Description
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Transaction Advice Detail Parameters
Airline Passenger Data Parameters
MERCHANTSTATE (Optional) The region code that corresponds to the state, province, or country
subdivision of the merchant location where the transaction took place.
Region code examples:
-CA = California, USA
-NS = Nova Scotia, Canada
-COS = Colima Mexico
If you are a third-party biller (bill for services or goods rendered by another entity),
you must enter the region code that corresponds to the state, province, or country
subdivision in which the seller is located.
Character length and limitations: 3 alphanumeric characters
MERCHANTCOUNTRYCODE (Optional) Country code of the location where the transaction took place.
Character length and limitations: 3 alphanumeric characters
MERCHANTZIP (Optional) The 5- to 9-digit zip (postal) code excluding spaces, dashes, and non-
numeric characters where the transaction took place.
If you are a third-party biller (bill for services or goods rendered by another entity),
you must enter the postal code that corresponds to the seller’s location.
Character length and limitations; 15 alphanumeric characters
Field Description
ADDLAMTn(Optional) Detail of a charge where n is a value from 1 - 5. Use for additional
breakdown of the amount.
Character length and limitations: Must include a decimal and be exact to the cent
(42.00, not 42) and exclude comma separators (1234.56 not 1,234.56). Examples:
tip=3.00, convenience charge=2.00. 12 numeric characters
ADDLAMTTYPEn(Optional) A 3-digit code indicating the type of the corresponding charge detail,
where n is a value from 1 - 5.
Character length and limitations: 3 numeric characters
Field Description
AIR-DEPARTUREDATE (Optional) Departure date in the format: YYYYMMDD.
Character length and limitations: 8 alphanumeric characters
AIR-PASSENGERNAME (Optional) Name of the passenger in the following format with fields separated by a
space: surname firstname middleinitial title
Character length and limitations: 40 alphanumeric characters
Parameter Description
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AIR-ORIGIN (Optional) Airport code of the originating airport. For a list of airport codes, see
http://www.world-airport-codes.com/alphabetical/airport-code/a.html.
NOTE:Present day airport codes are three characters in length. The five character
length is designed to allow for future expansion.
Character length and limitations: 5 alphanumeric characters
AIR-DESTINATION (Optional) Destination airport code for the first segment of the trip; this is not
necessarily the final destination. For example, if a passenger flies from STL to MIA
with a layover at JFK, the destination airport is JFK. For a list of airport codes, see
http://www.world-airport-codes.com/alphabetical/airport-code/a.html.
NOTE:Present day airport codes are three characters in length. The five character
length is designed to allow for future expansion.
Character length and limitations: 5 alphanumeric characters
AIR-NUMBEROFCITIES (Optional) Number of unique cities in this trip including the cities of origin and
destination, where a maximum value of 10 is allowed. For example, AIR-
NUMBEROFCITIES is 3 for the following trip:
-DEN to LAX
-LAX to SFO
-SFO to DEN
If not provided, this value is equal to the number of AIR-ROUTINGCITYn
parameters.
Character length and limitations: numeric, maximum value is 10
AIR-ROUTINGCITYn(Optional) Airport codes of each city in this flight including cities of origin and
destination, where n is a value from 1 to 10. For a list of airport codes, see
http://www.world-airport-codes.com/alphabetical/airport-code/a.html.
NOTE:Present day airport codes are three characters in length. The five character
length is designed to allow for future expansion.
Character length and limitations: 5 alphanumeric characters
AIR-CARRIERn(Optional) Two character airline code for each unique airline in this flight, where n is
a value from 1 to 10. If the same carrier is used for multiple segments of the trip, it is
passed only once. For example, the two AIR-CARRIERn values for the following trip
are UA and AA:
-UA flight from IAD to DEN
-UA flight from DEN to LAX
-UA flight from LAX to SFO
-AA flight from SFO to DFW
For information about airlines codes, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airline_codes-
All.
Character length and limitations: 5 alphanumeric characters
AIR-FAREBASIS (Optional) List discounts associated with the travel.
Character length and limitations: 24 alphanumeric characters
Field Description
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Other Parameters
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Additional Credit Card Parameters
AIR-
NUMBEROFPASSENGERS
(Optional) Number of passengers on this trip.
Character length and limitations: numeric
AIR-ISETICKET (Optional) If this is an electronic ticket.
Character length and limitations: 1 alphanumeric character (Y or N)
AIR-RESERVATIONCODE (Optional) Code assigned to the travel reservation before the ticket was purchased.
Character length and limitations: 15 alphanumeric characters
Field Description
BILLTOFIRSTNAME (Optional) Account holder's first and last name.
NOTE:Even though the parameter name indicates only the first name, this single
parameter holds all of the person's name information (both first and last
name, at a minimum).
Character length and limitations: 13 alphanumeric characters
BILLTOLASTNAME (Optional) Account holder's last name.
Character length and limitations: 13 alphanumeric characters
INVNUM (Optional) Merchant invoice number. The merchant invoice number is used for
authorizations and settlements and, depending on your merchant bank, will appear on
your customer's credit card statement and your bank reconciliation report. If you do
not provide an invoice number, the transaction ID (PNREF) will be submitted.
Character length and limitations: 17 alphanumeric characters
ORDERDATE (Optional) Specifies an order date.
Character length and limitations: 6 numeric characters
Format: mmddyy (with no slashes or dashes). For example, July 28, 2003 is 072803.
Field Description
MERCHDESCR (Optional) Use this parameter to pass in your DBA name and other data describing
the transaction. This information will be displayed in the account holder’s statement.
Character length and limitations: 25 alphanumeric characters
Field Description
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Field Description
MERCHANTNAME (Optional) Name of merchant.
Character length and limitations: 38 alphanumeric characters
MERCHANTSTREET (Optional) Merchant’s street address (number and street name).
Character length and limitations: 38 alphanumeric characters. If more than 38
characters, use proper and meaningful abbreviation. Do not truncate.
MERCHANTCITY (Optional) The name of the city were the transaction took place.
-If you are a third-party biller (bill for services or goods rendered by another
entity), you must enter the name of the city in which the seller is located.
-If you are a mail order, phone order, or internet industry, you may substitute the
name of the city in which the merchant’s order processing facility is located.
Character length and limitations: 21 alphanumeric characters. If more than 21
characters, use proper and meaningful abbreviation. Do not truncate.
MERCHANTSTATE (Optional) The region code that corresponds to the state, province, or country
subdivision of the merchant location where the transaction took place.
Region code examples:
-CA = California, USA
-NS = Nova Scotia, Canada
-COS = Colima Mexico
If you are a third-party biller (bill for services or goods rendered by another entity),
you must enter the region code that corresponds to the state, province, or country
subdivision in which the seller is located.
Character length and limitations: 3 alphanumeric characters
MERCHANTZIP (Optional) The 5- to 9-digit zip (postal) code excluding spaces, dashes, and non-
numeric characters where the transaction took place.
If you are a third-party biller (bill for services or goods rendered by another entity),
you must enter the postal code that corresponds to the seller’s location.
Character length and limitations: 15 alphanumeric characters
MERCHANTCOUNTRYCODE (Optional) Country code of the location where the transaction took place.
Character length and limitations: 3 alphanumeric characters
MERCHANTLOCATIONID (Optional)Merchant-assigned store or location number (or name) that uniquely
identifies where the transaction took place.
Character length and limitations: 15 alphanumeric characters
MERCHANTID (Required) American Express-assigned service establishment number used to identify
and facilitate payments to merchants.
Character length and limitations: 15 alphanumeric characters.
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WorldPay Additional Credit Card Parameters
MERCHANTCONTACTINFO (Optional) Merchant’s telephone number or web address. (URLs and e-mail
addresses may be lowercase, as appropriate.) This entry may appear on the
descriptive bill on the card-member’s statement, or may be used to resolve billing
inquiries and disputes.
NOTE:American Express strongly recommends that aggregators (third-parties who
bill for goods or services rendered by another entity) always fill in this field
with the URL, e-mail address, or telephone number of the contact responsible
for resolving disputes or inquiries.
Character length and limitations: 40 alphanumeric characters
Field Description
ADDLAMTn(Optional) Detail of a charge, where n is a value from 1 - 5. Use for additional
breakdown of the amount.
Character length and limitations: 11 alphanumeric characters
ADDLAMTTYPEn(Optional) A 3-digit code indicating the type of the corresponding charge detail,
where n is a value from 1 - 5.
Character length and limitations: 18 alphanumeric characters
CATTYPE (Optional) Type of terminal.
Character length and limitations: numeric characters
CONTACTLESS (Optional) Describes the card input capability. It is the value RFD, which means the
card contains a radio frequency identification (RFID) chip for communicating with a
point-of-sale device with an RFID receiver.
Character length and limitations: alpha characters
Field Description
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BTeleCheck Electronic Check
Processing
This appendix describes the host-based capture version of the TeleCheck Non-Face-To-Face
Check Acceptance (NFTF) services.
TeleCheck NFTF Overview of Services
NFTF offers merchants the convenience of electronic check deposits. When a NFTF
transaction is approved by TeleCheck, the manually entered MICR data from the check is
electronically converted to an ACH debit and is processed through the ACH Network. The
merchant receives funds within two banking days.
NFTF includes TeleCheck Internet Check Acceptance (ICA), Checks By Phone (CBP), and
Prearranged Deposit Services (NFTF PPD). Each of these products requires a separate
Merchant ID also known as a Subscriber ID. See below for more details.
-ICA provides merchants with the capability to authorize and electronically settle checks
presented by customers over the internet. ICA can be single entry or recurring. This is
based on customer's authorization received over the internet.
-CBP authorizes and electronically settles checks presented over the phone through
customer interaction with a merchant call center representative. CBP services are single
entry only. Partial debits and recurring entries are not allowable per NACHA guidelines.
-NFTF prearranged payment and deposit entry (NFTF PPD) may be used for either
recurring or non-recurring debits to a customer's account, when the merchant has provided
the customer with a written authorization, which the customer has signed or similarly
authenticated. Actual payments are facilitated via the internet or via IVR or over the phone.
The application type value must be set to PPD. PPD accounts must establish an end date to
clearly define terms between customer and merchant, but do not have time period caps.
TeleCheck NFTF Processing Overview
NFTF requirements, processing considerations, and guidelines for processing check payments
are described below.
NFTF Requirements
The following requirements must be followed as standard operating procedures to
electronically process a NFTF check payment:
-A TeleCheck Merchant ID is required on all transactions and is unique to each location.
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-Dual ID is required for all transactions. For personal checks, it must be MICR data and
personal check writer identification such as a driver’s license. For company checks, it must
be MICR data and Federal Tax ID. In the event that a company does not have a Federal Tax
ID, the driver’s license can also be used.
-For ICA and NFTF PPD, the merchant must retain the customer’s authorization of the
transaction for a period of 2 years and, for ICA, prompt the customer to print a copy of this
confirmation for their records. The merchant must adhere to all authorization requirements,
data elements, legal verbiage, and check return fee requirements.
-For CBP, the merchant must audio record the customer’s verbal confirmation of the
transaction or provide a written confirmation of the transaction to the customer prior to
settlement. In either case, the confirmation must be live; IVR is not acceptable for
confirmation. If a merchant chooses audio, the merchant must have the technical capability
to retain these recordings for a period of 2 years; else the written confirmation may be
substituted and retained for the same time period. The merchant must adhere to all
authorization requirements; data elements, legal verbiage, and check return fee
requirements.
-Only select US accounts drawn on U.S. banks participating in the ACH Network are
eligible for processing via the ACH Network.
-TeleCheck Trace ID (TTID) is required for all supplemental messages, change, void, and
adjustment transactions.
-Merchant Trace ID is required for all adjustment transactions. This field allows additional
capabilities to be enabled such as Overflow Credits and MIA Duplicate Checking.
-Change and Void transactions are only allowed within the original Sale processing
window. For NFTF, cutoff time is 4:00PM CST (recommend working with 3:30PM CST).
-Adjustment transactions are electronically allowed within 90 days after the Sale
transaction. After the 90 day period, all adjustments must be manually processed.
-A prompt or process must be in place to identify a check as either personal or company.
-Duplicate Checking – TeleCheck has the ability to detect duplicate sale transactions at the
point of sale if sent within a predetermined time limit. Duplicates are identified when a sale
inquiry is received with the same amount, MICR number, and check number matching a
sale inquiry received within the last 2 minutes. If a duplicate is detected it will return an
ineligible response for ACH. The 2nd transaction will also receive an ineligible response
for ACH with the same ACH Transaction Status and Response Code as the original sale
transaction.
-The appropriate Application Type value must be sent to TeleCheck to indicate the type of
NFTF transaction (ICA, CBP, or NFTF PPD).
-In the NFTF technical specification several data element fields and features are described
as “optional.” While these are technically optional, meaning that the product can be
technically implemented with or without them, TeleCheck may require the merchant to
code to one or more of these optional items based on the agreed upon contractual terms.
The merchant may need to account for and enable additional data element fields and
product features in their system(s) and in communications to TeleCheck’s Authorization
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System. Various optional data elements throughout each of the message packets could be
affected by this requirement.
-First Data Gateway Partners, External Gateway vendors, First Data Platforms, and the
Global Gateway Router (GGR) that route merchant transactions to TeleCheck via this
specification must code for all fields, features, and functionality available in this
specification. Nothing is optional for these partners. Additionally, these partners are
required to maintain their NFTF specification as new revisions and addendums become
available.
NFTF Processing Considerations
TeleCheck and the Merchant must determine any of the following additional optional features
during contract negotiations.
-MIA Duplicate Checking – TeleCheck has the ability to detect duplicate adjustment
transactions in back end processes. Adjustments can be submitted up to 90 days after the
original Sale transaction. While multiple adjustment transactions are allowed for a given
sale transaction, each adjustment transaction must have a unique merchant trace ID.
Duplicates are detected when an adjustment transaction is submitted that has the same
merchant trace ID as a previously submitted adjustment transaction. If a duplicate
adjustment is detected, and the original adjustment was accepted by TeleCheck, the
duplicate will also be accepted. The duplicate transaction will then be filtered out by
TeleCheck’s back end settlement processes.
NFTF Guidelines
The following guidelines should be followed when adhering to the above NFTF Requirements
to electronically process a check payment:
-Fields marked as Required are required to process an electronic transaction.
-Not all fields are required by every merchant.
-Unused fields should be completely omitted from the message.
-Each field is variable in length (justification and fillers are not used).
-The order of tagged fields from the POS and from the TeleCheck host are not significant.
-Fields must not have any hard-coded data values.
-The transaction number increments on every attempt.
Message formats outline fields (tags) that are required, not required, or conditional to the Sale,
Status, and Adjustment Inquiry packets.
Message Types:
-Merchant Authorization Message and the TeleCheck Authorization Response Message
-Merchant Delayed Capture Message and the TeleCheck Delayed Capture Response
Message
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Transaction flow Method
Messages sent from the Merchant to TeleCheck are authorization messages. Messages sent
from TeleCheck to the Merchant are Response messages.
The sale transaction process is often referred to as a 2-part hand-off. The process begins with
the merchant’s Authorization message. TeleCheck responds with an Authorization response
message indicating whether the transaction is approved and whether the check is eligible for
conversion (whether check conversion will be offered). The Merchant then responds with a
Delayed Capture message, acknowledging receipt of TeleCheck’s sale response, and
indicating whether electronic check conversion was accepted. TeleCheck completes the
transaction with a Delayed Capture response message confirming receipt of the merchant’s
status inquiry message.
TeleCheck Parameters
Parameters used for processing electronic checks through TeleCheck are described in this
section.
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Required TeleCheck Parameters
Field Description
USER (Required) Case-sensitive login ID for the Gateway account that you created while
registering for the account.
In the future, each account will allow multiple users. This parameter will specify the
user.
Character length and limitations: 64 alphanumeric characters
VENDOR (Required) Case-sensitive Vendor ID that you created while registering for the
account.
Character length and limitations: 64 alphanumeric characters
PARTNER (Required) The authorized PayPal Reseller that registered you for the Gateway
service provided you with a Partner ID. If you registered yourself, use PayPal.
This parameter is case sensitive.
Character length and limitations: 64 alphanumeric characters
PWD (Required) Case-sensitive 6- to 32-character password that you created while
registering for the account.
Character length and limitations: 32 alphanumeric characters
AMT (Required) This is the transaction amount (default U.S. dollars).
The transaction amount should always specify a decimal, and the exact amount to the
cent (for example, 34.00, instead of 34). Do not include comma separators in the
amount. Use 1199.95 not 1,199.95.
Character length and limitations: 7 numeric characters, U.S. dollars only
AUTHTYPE It is one of the following values:
-I – Internet Check Acceptance (ICA) provides the capability to authorize and
electronically settle checks over the intenet.
-P – Checks By Phone (CBP) provides the capability to authorize and
electronically settle checks over the phone.
-D – Prearranged Deposit Services (PPD) debits the customer’s account provided
the customer has previously accepted a written authorization.
BILLTOCITY (Required) Account holder’s city.
Character length and limitations: 30 alphanumeric characters
BILLTOCOUNTRY Account holder’s country. You are required to pass this value when AUTHTYPE=I.
Character length and limitations: 2 alphanumeric characters
BILLTOFIRSTNAME Account holder’s first name as it appears on the check. You are required to pass this
value when CHKTYPE=C.
Character length and limitations: 30 alphanumeric characters
BILLTOLASTNAME (Required) Account holder’s last name as it appears on the check.
Character length and limitations: 30 alphanumeric characters
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BILLTOPHONENUM (Required) Account holder’s telephone number.
Character length and limitations: 10 numeric characters. This value may not contain
spaces or non-numeric characters.
BILLTOSTATE (Required) Account holder’s state.
Character length and limitations: 2 alphanumeric characters
BILLTOSTREET (Required) Account holder’s street address.
Character length and limitations: 50 alphanumeric characters
BILLTOZIP (Required) Account holder’s postal code (called ZIP code in the USA). Do not use
spaces, dashes, or non-numeric characters.
Character length and limitations: 11 alphanumeric characters
CHKNUM (Required) Account holder’s next unused (available) check number.
Character length and limitations: 7 numeric characters
CHKTYPE (Required) Check type. It is one of the following values:
-P – The check is a personal check (default). If CHKTYPE=P, you are required to
pass a value for either DL or SS as an identifier.
-C – The check is a company check. If CHKTYPE=C, you are required to pass the
Federal Tax ID for SS.
Character length and limitations:1 alphanumeric character
CUSTIP Account holder’s IP address. You are required to pass this value when AUTHTYPE=I.
Character length and limitations: 15 alphanumeric characters
DL (Required) Driver’s license number. If CHKTYPE=P, you are required to pass a value
for either DL or SS as an identifier.
The format of the driver’s license is nnnnnnnn where:
-nnnnnnnn – Driver’s license number
Character length and limitations: 33 alphanumeric characters
NOTE:Beginning on 21st Feb. 2013, Payflow will require the Driver’s License two-
letter State code appended to the beginning of the Driver’s license number.
BILLTOEMAIL Account holder’s e-mail address. You are required to pass this value when
AUTHTYPE=I.
Character length and limitations: 100 alphanumeric characters
INVNUM (Optional) Check invoice number.
Character length and limitations: 9 alphanumeric characters
MICR (Required) Magnetic ink check reader. The value is the entire line of numbers at the
bottom of all checks. It includes the transit number, account number, and check
number.
Character length and limitations: 65 numeric characters
Field Description
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Testing TeleCheck Transactions B
Testing TeleCheck Transactions
PayPal provides a test server to support testing and configuration. For information on the test
server URL, see “Host URL Addresses” on page 50.
Example Test Transaction
This is the authorization request and response.
TRXTYPE=A&TENDER=K&PARTNER=partner&USER=user&VENDOR=vendor&PWD=pwd&AMT=35.0
0&BILLTOSTREET=1234 Main&BILLTOCITY=Buffalo&DL=CA123456&CHKNUM=1001&BILLTOE
MAIL=john@xyz.com&MICR=3333333333&AUTHTYPE=I&INVNUM=12345&BILLTOFIRSTNAME=S
ally&BILLTOLASTNAME=Smith&BILLTOSTATE=CA&BILLTOZIP=95050&BILLTOCOUNTRY=US&C
USTIP=10.15.5.23&BILLTOPHONENUM=9876542143&VERBOSITY=HIGH RESULT=0&PNREF=EQ
RB8A32CD69&RESPMSG=Approved&AUTHCODE=12&TRACEID=1234567890&ACHSTATUS=A&HOST
CODE=07&TRANSTIME=2012-02-
09 15:23:37&BILLTOFIRSTNAME=Sally&BILLTOLASTNAME=Smith&AMT=35.00&CARDTYPE=P
This is the delayed capture request and response.
TRXTYPE=D&TENDER=K&PARTNER=partner&USER=user&VENDOR=vendor&PWD=pwd&ORIGID=E
QRB8A32CD69&VERBOSITY=HIGH
RESULT=0&PNREF=EQRB8A32CD6A&RESPMSG=Approved&AUTHCODE=00&TRACEID=1234567890
&ACHSTATUS=A&HOSTCODE=07&TRANSTIME=2012-02-09 15:24:22
SS Account holder’s social security number. You are required to pass a value for SS
when a value for CHKTYPE is passed:
-If CHKTYPE=P, you are required to pass a value for either DL or SS as an identifier.
-If CHKTYPE=C, you are required to pass the Federal Tax ID.
Character length and limitations: 35 alphanumeric characters
TENDER (Required) Method of payment. Use only the value K (electronic check).
Character length and limitations: 1 alphabetic character
TRXTYPE (Required) Type of transaction that should be processed. It is one of the following
values:
-A – The transaction is an Authorization.
-D – The transaction is a Delayed Capture.
-V – The transaction is a Void.
-I – The transaction is an Inquiry.
Character length and limitations: 1 alpha character
Field Description
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MICR values for testing
You may view a complete list of TeleCheck response codes at “Sale Response Code Values”
on page 145
Preparing for TeleCheck Production Transactions
Before going into production with your check integration, you must certify your storefront
with TeleCheck. To begin the certification process, send an e-mail to
iica_certification@telecheck.com. Be sure to include the following information:
-Your test website address where test transactions can be processed
-The name, e-mail address, and phone number of the person to contact about any needed
corrections.
The certification process usually takes 2-3 days.
Use the host address of the live server described in “Host URL Addresses” on page 50.
Responses to TeleCheck Transactions
When a transaction finishes, PayPal returns a response string made up of name-value pairs.
For example:
RESULT=0&PNREF=VXYZ01234567&HOSTCODE=000500&RESPMSG=Approved
TeleCheck transaction response values are described in the table below.
Transaction Responses Common to All Tender Types
MICR HOSTCODE TeleCheck Result
3333333333 07 Approved
1111111111 08 Rejected (negative data)
2222222222 88 Rejected Code 3 (Risk)
Field Description
RESULT The outcome of the attempted transaction. A result of 0 (zero) indicates the
transaction was approved. Any other number indicates a decline or error.
Character length and limitations: numeric, variable number of characters
PNREF PayPal Reference ID, a unique number that identifies the transaction.
Character length and limitations: 12 alphanumeric characters
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Response Code Values
For your service, below is a complete list of possible Response Codes. Depending upon the
merchants risk parameters and service type, some of these may not apply. Please confirm
applicable codes with TeleCheck’s Merchant Boarding and Certification group.
NOTE:Merchants should establish policies and procedures for each applicable response code.
For example, if a clerk enters a transaction and receives Response Code 27, they
should retry the transaction. If, after entering the item a second time they receive a
Response Code 27 again, the merchant may choose to cancel or terminate the
transaction and a) retry the transaction b) call TeleCheck Live Operator Authorization
Center, or c) request another form of payment from the check writer.
Sale Response Code Values
Sale Approval Responses
Sale Decline Responses
HOSTCODE TeleCheck’s response code representing the results of the transaction
authorization attempt.
Character length and limitations: 6 numeric characters
RESPMSG A descriptive message associated with decline or error result values.
Character length and limitations: alphanumeric, variable number of characters
Code Description Merchant Action
07 Approved No action needed.
Code Description Merchant Action
08 Rejected (Negative Data) Ask for other form of payment or decline sale
to customer.
73 Lost or Stolen check Ask for other form of payment or decline sale
to customer.
88 Rejected Code 3 (Risk) Ask for other form of payment or decline sale
to customer.
25 Ineligible – ACH Not Offered
NOTE:Do NOT use the verbiage
“decline” this is not a true decline.
Ask for other form of payment.
Field Description
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Sale Referral Responses
Sale Error Responses
Adjustment Code Values
Adjustment (Refund/Change/Void) Responses
Response Codes For Status Response Packets
Response Codes for Status Response Packets
Code Description Merchant Action
09 Risk Referral requested Contact TeleCheck.
69 Call Center Contact TeleCheck.
Code Description Merchant Action
46 Merchant setup does not allow this type of
transaction
49 Processor Not Available Re-send message later.
98 Invalid MICR Data
27 Invalid Value for Field
78 Invalid RT (Routing/Bank Number)
97 Unable to Process (Time Out) Re-send message later.
Code Description Merchant Action
26 Merchant allowed to send full/partial
adjustments/refunds without transaction
errors
No action needed
46 Merchant setup does not allow this type of
transaction
Adjustment cannot be processed by
TeleCheck
79 Original transaction was not approved Adjustment cannot be processed by
TeleCheck
80 Refund or partial amount is greater than
the original sale amount
Adjustment cannot be processed by
TeleCheck
81 Unable to locate original transaction
(TCK Trace ID)
Adjustment cannot be processed by
TeleCheck
Code Description
OK Inquiry (POS system) Packet was accepted and successfully processed by TeleCheck
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TeleCheck Authorization Requirements
With the TeleCheck Non Face-To-Face (NFTF) Host Based Capture Service, the merchant is
responsible for handling all front-end aspects of the point of sale, including displaying the
appropriate disclosures to the customer. TeleCheck will provide form language for the
merchant to use.
NOTE:It is the merchant’s responsibility to ensure that they have the most current language
from TeleCheck. TeleCheck will send out a Service Notice when updated language or
system changes are required. Additionally, the Merchant should be familiar with
NACHA, FCRA and Reg. E compliance requirements.
There are two different situations during which the merchant must display legal language:
-Authorization – Sales Consent
The language varies slightly between the Internet Check Acceptance and Checks By Phone
services.
-Authorization – Sales Decline
The language is identical for Internet Check Acceptance and Checks By Phone services.
Authorization – Sales Consent
With the Non Face-To-Face Host Based Capture Service, the merchant is responsible for
handling all front-end aspects of the point of sale, including displaying the appropriate
disclosures to the customer. TeleCheck will provide form language for the merchant to use.
Internet Check Acceptance Authorizations
At the end of the check out process, the merchant must display consent language for the
customer to accept prior to submitting the authorization request as follows:
Internet Check Acceptance Authorization Consent Required Language
FULL DEBIT
By entering my account number above and clicking Authorize, I authorize my payment to be
processed as an electronic funds transfer or draft drawn from my account. If the payment is
returned unpaid, I authorize you or your service provider to collect the payment and my state’s
ACK Inquiry Packet was accepted by the TeleCheck Host
NAK Inquiry Packet was not successfully processed by TeleCheck (general error)
49 Inquiry Packet was not successfully processed by TeleCheck (scheduled maintenance)
97 Inquiry Packet was not successfully processed by TeleCheck (timeout)
27 Inquiry Packet was not successfully processed by TeleCheck (invalid data)
Code Description
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return item fee by electronic funds transfer(s) or draft(s) drawn from my account. Click here
to view your state’s returned item fee. If this payment is from a corporate account, I make
these authorizations as an authorized corporate representative and agree that the entity will be
bound by the NACHA Operating Rules.
PARTIAL SHIPMENTS & PARTIAL DEBITS
By entering my account number above and clicking Authorize, I authorize my payment to be
processed as an electronic funds transfer or draft drawn from my account. If my full order is
not available at the same time, I authorize partial debits to my account, not to exceed the total
authorized amount. The partial debits will take place upon each shipment of partial goods. If
any of my payments are returned unpaid, I authorize you or your service provider to collect the
payment and my state’s return item fee by electronic fund transfer(s) or draft(s) drawn from
my account. Click here to view your state’s returned item fee. If this payment is from a
corporate account, I make these authorizations as an authorized corporate representative and
agree that the entity will be bound by the NACHA Operating Rules.
Internet Check Acceptance Recurring Payments (WEB R)
By entering my account number above and clicking Authorize, I authorize my payments to be
processed as electronic funds transfers or drafts drawn from my account. {INSERT
INFORMATION ON PAYMENT AMOUNT, TIMING, ETC.} If any of my payments are
returned unpaid, I authorize you or your service provider to collect the payment and my state’s
return item fee by electronic fund transfer(s) or draft(s) drawn from my account. Click here
to view your state’s returned item fee. If this payment is from a corporate account, I make
these authorizations as an authorized corporate representative and agree that the entity will be
bound by the NACHA Operating Rules. This authorization is to remain in full force and effect
until {NAME OF MERCHANT} has received written notification from me of my
termination in such time and manner as to afford {NAME OF MERCHANT} a reasonably
opportunity to act on it.
This text, Click here to view your state’s returned item fee, in the consent language above
represents a link to the state fee table. TeleCheck has posted a table of current state returned
check fees at
http://www.firstdata.com/support/telecheck_returned_check/returned_check_fees.htm. The
merchant should link directly to the TeleCheck-hosted URL provided above. State fees are
updated on a regular basis and linking to a TeleCheck-hosted page will minimize the number
of maintenance updates required. The merchant may choose how to display the state fees.
Suggestions include a new pop-up window, a full browser window, or directly on the checkout
page.
Checks By Phone Service Authorizations
At the end of the check out process, the customer service agent must read the consent language
to the consumer and, either audio record the consumer’s authorization or send a written
notification of the authorization and the transaction to the consumer prior to settlement of the
transaction. The consent language for the customer to accept prior to submitting the payment
authorization request is as follows:
Checks By Phone Authorization Consent Required Language
FULL DEBIT
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TeleCheck Authorization Requirements B
Today (insert today’s date), I’d like to confirm that you, (insert first and last name), are
authorizing a payment in the amount of (insert amount) to be processed as an electronic funds
transfer or draft drawn from your account. Do you agree? If your payment is returned unpaid,
you authorize us or our service provider to collect the payment and your state’s return item fee
of (insert state returned item fee) by electronic funds transfer(s) or draft(s) drawn from your
account. Do you agree and authorize the payment?
The merchant should link directly to the TeleCheck-hosted URL provided above. State fees
are updated on a regular basis and linking to a TeleCheck-hosted page will minimize the
number of maintenance updates required. The merchant may choose how you want to display
the state fees. Suggestions include a new pop-up window, a full browser window, or directly
on the checkout page.
NOTE:For an additional fee, TeleCheck can send the written notification of the authorization
and transaction to the consumer on the merchant’s behalf.
Prearranged Payments and Deposits Authorizations (PPD)
Payments are facilitated, not authorized.
Authorization is via paper from consumer to merchant.
PPD Authorization Requirements:
-Must be face-to-face, in writing and signed.
-Must clearly and conspicuously state it terms, such as consumer name, payment amount,
payment timing (if recurring) and bank routing/account information. Must also provide that
authorization may be revoked in the manner specified in the authorization.
-Customer must be provided a copy.
Language Sample for PPD
By providing a check as payment, I authorize you to use information from my check to make a
one-time electronic funds transfer (EFT) or draft from my account, or to process the payment
as a check transaction. When you use information from my check to make an EFT, funds may
be withdrawn from my account as soon as the same day my payment is received, and I will not
receive my check back from my financial institution. The account referenced above is a
(check one):
Consumer account
Business account
If my payment is returned unpaid, I authorize you or your service provider to collect my
payment and my state’s return fee set forth below by EFT(s) or draft(s) from my account. I
understand that I can revoke this authorization by sending written notice to _____ in such time
and manner as to afford ____ a reasonable opportunity to act on it. If this payment is from a
corporate owned account, I make these authorizations as an authorized corporate
representative and agree that the entity will be bound by the NACHA Operating Rules.
Returned Check Fees:
TeleCheck has posted a table of current state returned check fees at
http://www.firstdata.com/support/telecheck_returned_check/returned_check_fees.htm. The
TeleCheck Electronic Check Processing
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merchant should link directly to the TeleCheck-hosted URL provided above. State fees are
updated on a regular basis and linking to a TeleCheck-hosted page will minimize the number
of maintenance updates required. The merchant may choose how to display the state fees.
Suggestions include a new pop-up window, a full browser window, or directly on the checkout
page.
Authorization – Sales Decline/Error
Authorization requests can fail for a number of reasons, ranging from missing or invalid fields
to business decisions based on risk assessment. These different scenarios need to be handled
differently by the merchant, and require different legal language to be displayed to the
customer.
Sale Decline Required Language
We are sorry that we cannot accept your check at this time. Our decision is based, in whole or
in part, on information provided to us by TeleCheck. We encourage you to call TeleCheck at
1-800.366.2425 or write TeleCheck Customer Care at P.O. Box 4513, Houston, TX 77210-
4513. Please provide TeleCheck your driver's license number and the state where it was
issued, and the complete banking numbers printed on the bottom of your check. Under the Fair
Credit Reporting Act, you have the right to a free copy of your information held in
TeleCheck's files within 60 days from today. You may also dispute the accuracy or
completeness of any information in TeleCheck's consumer report. TeleCheck did not make the
adverse decision to not accept your payment item and is unable to explain why this decision
was made.
Sale Error Responses
We are unable to process this transaction with the payment information provided. Please use a
different form of payment at this time.
AK
$30-
AL
$30
AR
$25
AZ
$25
CA
$25
CO
$20-
CT
$20-
DE
$40
DC
$25
FL
$25_ƒ
GA
$30^
GU
$20
HI
$30-
IA
$30
ID
$20-
IL
$25-
IN
$20-
KS
$30
KY
$50
LA
$25^
MA
$25
MD
$35
ME
$25
MI
$25
MN
$30_œ
MO
$25
MS
$40
MT
$30
NC
$25
ND
$30
NE
$35
NH
$25
NJ
$30
NM
$30
NV
$25
NY
$20-
OH
$30^^
OK
$25
OR
$25
PA
$30
PR
$10
RI
$25
SC
$30
SD
$40
TN
$30-
TX
$30†~
UT
$20-
VA
$50
VI
$20
VT
$25‡
WA
$30_◊
WI
$25-
WV
$25
WY
$30
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CSubmitting Purchasing Card
Level 2 and 3 Transactions
PayPal Payment Services supports passing Purchasing Card Level 2 information (such as
purchase order number, tax amount, and charge description) in the settlement file.
If additional required invoice information and line-item details are included in the transaction,
PayPal formats Purchasing Card Level 3 information in an appropriate format, for example,
EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) 810 format as required by American Express during
settlement processing.
Please contact your merchant bank to determine which parameters are required to obtain the
best rate for level 2 or level 3 type transactions. If in doubt, we recommend you send all the
level 2 and level 3 fields specified below for your processor.
About Purchasing Cards
The procurement process uses purchasing cards for a number of reasons. Purchasing cards:
-Eliminate paper-based order systems and associated costs
-Improve control and accountability through itemized statements
-Foster better risk controls through spending limits and buying from approved vendors
-Reduce administrative overhead by empowering employees to make small purchases
-Enable enterprises to negotiate better contract pricing and discounts with suppliers by using
vendor detail reports
To promote acceptance and usage of purchasing card programs, card issuers have established
incentive rates for merchants. The incentive rates are available to merchants who comply at
transaction processing Level 2 or Level 3. Transactions that comply at transaction processing
Level 1 qualify as normal credit card transactions.
NOTE:Card issuing institutions perform strict data verification on the enhanced data that
merchants submit with Level 2 or Level 3 transactions. Issuers may charge stiff
penalties when fields contain either inaccurate or filler data. Only transactions that
contain accurate data are eligible for the incentive rates.
About Program Levels
The term Level does not apply to the card, but to the transaction data submitted for that card.
Generally, a higher level means more detailed data for reporting.
The following table describes the recognized transaction levels.
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Level 2 and Level 3 data is generally considered non-financial data. Lack of adequate data
may cause a transaction to be downgraded.
PayPal generally requires up to Level 2 information in an authorization transaction followed
by additional Level 3 data in the associated delayed capture transaction. A sale transaction
should include all Level 3 data since it is authorized and later settled.
Accepted BIN Ranges
Visa, MasterCard, and American Express publish specific Bank Identification Number (BIN)
ranges for purchasing cards. Sometimes the processor determines whether a card is a
purchasing card, for example, TSYS Acquiring Solutions. In other cases, the Gateway makes
the determination based on the BIN range (for example, FDMS South and American Express).
About American Express Purchasing Card Transactions
The information in this section applies to transactions processed by American Express not
necessarily to all American Express cards. Level 2 and Level 3 purchasing card rules may
differ for American Express card transactions processed by other processors such as
Paymentech or First Data Nashville.
Supported Transaction Types
You can submit Level 3 parameters with delayed capture, sale, credit, or force transactions.
Level 3 data in authorization transactions is ignored. The Gateway decides whether a
transaction meets Level 3 requirements during authorization.
Level 3 data is passed to the American Express processor only during settlement.
Level Description
Level 1 Function as normal credit cards and are authorized and associated with normal
transaction data in authorization and settlement. Any merchant who accepts credit
cards supports this level..
Level 2 Additional data regarding sales tax, customer code, purchase order number, invoice
number are captured at the point of sale. In most cases, this information is combined
with the merchant’s tax ID number, state, and postal code data and is then passed
through during settlement. For some processors and banks, however, a Level 2
authorization may include some of this data.
Level 3 Significant additional information such as line items, product codes, item
descriptions, unit price, unit quantities, and ship-to postal data are added to the Level
2 data to provide optimal reporting to buyers and sellers. Settlement transactions
typically carry Level 3 data.
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Avoiding Downgrade
If a transaction uses the purchasing card BIN range (see “Accepted BIN Ranges” on page 154)
and contains a line item but does not include all mandatory Level 3 parameters, the transaction
succeeds but is processed as Level 2 or Level 1 during settlement (depending on which data
was passed).
For downgraded transactions, with the VERBOSITY parameter set to HIGH, the ADDLMSGS
field returns a message like the following:
Features not processed: PCARD L3 (missing or invalid: InvoiceNumber
RequestorName)
— or —
Features not processed: PCARD L3 (line item 3 missing: Description)
For details on VERBOSITY, see “VERBOSITY: Processor-Specific Transaction Results” on
page 215
Submitting Successful Level 3 Transactions
If a transaction uses the purchasing card BIN range, contains all mandatory Level 3 fields, and
has at least 1 line item (with all mandatory line item fields), the Gateway flags it as Level 3.
Edit Check
The Gateway performs an edit check on the transaction’s amount fields to ensure that all line
item and tax amounts balance.
If the edit check fails, the transaction fails with Result 4: Invalid Amount.
To pass the edit check, the following relationship must be true:
Transaction Amount = Total Tax Amount + Total Freight Amount + Total
Handling Amount + Total Line Item Amount.
Transaction Amount Total amount for the transaction, AMT
Total Tax Amount TAXAMT
Total Freight Amount FREIGHTAMT, or, if not present, the summation of L_FREIGHTAMTn for all line
items
Total Handling Amount HANDLINGAMT, or, if not present, the summation of L_HANDLINGAMTn for all
line items
Total Line Item Amount Summation of L_QTYn * L_COSTn for all line items (n as the line item
number). For example, if there are 2 line items, then the Total Line Item
Amount would be (LQTY1*LCOST1) + (LQTY2*LCOST2)
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Accepted BIN Ranges
The following BIN ranges are accepted for American Express Level 2 and Level 3
transactions:
37326
37429
37857
37859
37873
37965
American Express Purchasing Card Transaction Processing
The American Express supports Level 2 transaction data.
NOTE: Most merchants in the United States follow American Express reporting and
statement requirements.International merchants now follow these requirements as
well, but there maybe a few exceptions. If you are not sure, contact your American
Express Representative.
American Express Level 2 Parameters for American Express
The parameters to meet American Express reporting and statement requirements are described
in the following tables.
CPC Level 2 Transaction Advice Addendum Parameters
Field Description
PONUM (Required) Purchase order number.
Character length and limitations: 17 alphanumeric characters
SHIPTOZIP (Optional) Ship-to postal code (called zip code in the USA). This field must contain
one of the following values:
-Zip code of the destination where the merchandise is to be shipped
-(If the above is not available) Zip code of the location where the merchant
executed the transaction
Character length and limitations: 15 alphanumeric characters
TAXAMT (Optional) Total tax amount. Must include a decimal and the exact amount to the cent
(42.00, not 42). Do not include comma separators (1234.56 not 1,234.56).
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
L_DESC1 (Optional) Description of this line item; if not provided, DESC1 (if present) is used.
Character length and limitations: 140 alphanumeric characters
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Location Transaction Advice Addendum Parameters
L_AMT1 (Optional) Charge for this line item. Must include a decimal and be exact to the cent
(42.00, not 42) and exclude comma separators (1234.56 not 1,234.56).
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
L_QTY1 (Optional) Quantity of this line item.
Character length and limitations: 3 numeric characters
L_DESC2 (Optional) Description of this line item; if not provided, DESC2 (if present) is used.
Character length and limitations: 40 alphanumeric characters
L_AMT2 (Optional) Charge for this line item. Must include a decimal and be exact to the cent
(42.00, not 42) and exclude comma separators (1234.56 not 1,234.56).
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
L_QTY2 (Optional) Quantity of this line item.
Character length and limitations: 3 numeric characters
L_DESC3 (Optional) Description of this line item; if not provided, DESC3 (if present) is used.
Character length and limitations: 40 alphanumeric characters
L_AMT3 (Optional) Charge for this line item. Must include a decimal and be exact to the cent
(42.00, not 42) and exclude comma separators (1234.56 not 1,234.56).
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
L_QTY3 (Optional) Quantity of this line item.
Character length and limitations: 3 numeric characters
L_DESC4 (Optional) Description of this line item; if not provided, DESC4 (if present) is used.
Character length and limitations: 30 alphanumeric characters
L_AMT4 (Optional) Charge for this line item. Must include a decimal and be exact to the cent
(42.00, not 42) and exclude comma separators (1234.56 not 1,234.56).
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
L_QTY4 (Optional) Quantity of this line item.
Character length and limitations: 3 numeric characters
Field Description
MERCHANTNAME (Optional) Name of merchant.
Character length and limitations: 38 alphanumeric characters
MERCHANTSTREET (Optional) Merchant’s street address (number and street name).
Character length and limitations: 38 alphanumeric characters. If more than 38
characters, use proper and meaningful abbreviation. Do not truncate.
Field Description
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MERCHANTCITY (Optional) The name of the city were the transaction took place.
-If you are a third-party biller (bill for services or goods rendered by another
entity), you must enter the name of the city in which the seller is located.
-If you are a mail order, phone order, or internet industry, you may substitute the
name of the city in which the merchant’s order processing facility is located.
Character length and limitations: 21 alphanumeric characters. If more than 21
characters, use proper and meaningful abbreviation. Do not truncate.
MERCHANTSTATE (Optional) The region code that corresponds to the state, province, or country
subdivision of the merchant location where the transaction took place.
Region code examples:
-CA = California, USA
-NS = Nova Scotia, Canada
-COS = Colima Mexico
If you are a third-party biller (bill for services or goods rendered by another entity),
you must enter the region code that corresponds to the state, province, or country
subdivision in which the seller is located.
Character length and limitations: 3 alphanumeric characters
MERCHANTZIP (Optional) The 5- to 9-digit zip (postal) code excluding spaces, dashes, and non-
numeric characters where the transaction took place.
If you are a third-party biller (bill for services or goods rendered by another entity),
you must enter the postal code that corresponds to the seller’s location.
Character length and limitations: 15 alphanumeric characters
MERCHANTCOUNTRYCODE (Optional) Country code of the location where the transaction took place.
Character length and limitations: 3 alphanumeric characters
MERCHANTLOCATIONID (Optional)Merchant-assigned store or location number (or name) that uniquely
identifies where the transaction took place.
Character length and limitations: 15 alphanumeric characters
MERCHANTID (Required) American Express-assigned service establishment number used to identify
and facilitate payments to merchants.
Character length and limitations: 15 alphanumeric characters.
MERCHANTCONTACTINFO (Optional) Merchant’s telephone number or web address. (URLs and e-mail addresses
may be lowercase, as appropriate.) This entry may appear on the descriptive bill on
the card-member’s statement, or may be used to resolve billing inquiries and disputes.
NOTE:American Express strongly recommends that aggregators (third-parties who
bill for goods or services rendered by another entity) always fill in this field
with the URL, e-mail address, or telephone number of the contact responsible
for resolving disputes or inquiries.
Character length and limitations: 40 alphanumeric characters
Field Description
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Transaction Advice Detail Parameters
Example American Express Level 2 Transaction Parameter String
TRXTYPE=S&ACCT=372449635311003&AMT=20.06&BILLTOCITY=Mountain View&DESC1=des
c1&DESC2=desc2&DESC3=desc3&DESC4=FRT10.00&EXPDATE=1215&BILLTOFIRSTNAME=Card
holder first name&BILLTOLASTNAME=Cardholder last name&PARTNER=PayPal&PONUM=
12345&PWD=pwd&SHIPTOZIP=94045&BILLTOSTATE=CA&BILLTOSTREET=123 Main St.&TEND
ER=C&USER=user&BILLTOZIP=123451234
American Express Level 3 Parameters
American Express supports Level 3 transaction data. PayPal provides the Merchant
Registration data values: Supplier Name, Supplier City, Supplier State, Supplier Postal code,
Merchant No, and Federal Tax ID. The merchant provides the values listed in the the
following table.
American Express Level 3 Parameters
Field Description
ADDLAMTn(Optional) Detail of a charge where n is a value from 1 - 5. Use for additional
breakdown of the amount.
Character length and limitations: Must include a decimal and be exact to the cent
(42.00, not 42) and exclude comma separators (1234.56 not 1,234.56). Examples:
tip=3.00, convenience charge=2.00. 12 numeric characters
ADDLAMTTYPEn(Optional) A 3-digit code indicating the type of the corresponding charge detail,
where n is a value from 1 - 5.
Character length and limitations: 3 numeric characters
Field Description
INVNUM (Optional) Purchase order number.
Character length and limitations: 1 to 9 alphanumeric characters
AUTHCODE (Required) Authorization code. It is passed transparently for delayed capture. Use
only with voice authorized force capture transactions.
REQNAME (Required) Requester name.
Character length and limitations: 1 to 40 alphanumeric characters
PONUM (Required) Cardmember reference number.
Character length and limitations: 1 to 17 alphanumeric characters
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SHIPTOZIP (Required) Ship-to postal code (called zip code in the USA). This field must contain
one of the following values:
-Zip code of the destination where the merchandise is to be shipped
-(If the above is not available) Zip code of the location where the merchant
executed the transaction
Character length and limitations: 5 to 6 alphanumeric characters
INVOICEDATE (Optional) Invoice date. Defaults to transaction date if not present.
Character length and limitations: 8 alphanumeric characters, in the YYYYMMDD format
AMT (Required) Total transaction amount. The value must include a decimal and the exact
amount to the cent (42.00, not 42). Do not include comma separators (1234.56 not
1,234.56).
NOTE:American Express Level 3 processing requires that this parameter have a
maximum field length of 8 for Level 3 processing. .
Character length and limitations: 1 to 8 alphanumeric characters
TAXAMT (Required) Total tax amount. The value must include a decimal and the exact amount
to the cent (42.00, not 42). Do not include comma separators (1234.56 not
1,234.56).
Character length and limitations: 1 to 6 numeric characters
DESC (Optional) Charge description. Defaults to “NO.”
Character length and limitations: 1 to 40 alphanumeric characters
FREIGHTAMT (Optional) Total freight amount.
Character length and limitations: 1 to 15 alphanumeric characters
HANDLINGAMT (Optional) Total handling amount.
Character length and limitations: 1 to 15 alphanumeric characters
L_QTYnPayflow SDK:
XMLPay: Item.Quantity
(Required) Quantity invoiced.
Character length and limitations: 1 to 10 numeric characters
L_UOMn(Required) Unit of measure.
Character length and limitations: 2 alphanumeric characters
L_COSTn(Required) Unit price.
Character length and limitations: 1 to 15 numeric characters
L_DESCn(Required) Description of the item.
Character length and limitations: 1 to 80 alphanumeric characters
L_CATALOGNUMn(Required) Supplier’s catalog number.
Character length and limitations: 1 to 20 alphanumeric characters
L_COSTCENTERNUMn(Required) Cost center number
Character length and limitations: 1 to 30 alphanumeric characters
Field Description
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Example American Express Level 3 Transaction Parameter String
TRXTYPE=S&TENDER=C&partner=partner&PWD=test&USER=test&ACCT=378734493671000&
EXPDATE=1213&AMT=5.00&COMMENT1=PCARD Test&COMMENT2=Testing&BILLTOZIP=940151
234&BILLTOSTREET=123 Lincoln WAY&CVV2=0123&SHIPTOCOUNTRY=USA&CUSTCODE=12345
&FREIGHTAMT=1.00&ORDERDATE=021700&HANDLINGAMT=1.00&PONUM=123456789012345678
9012345&SHIPFROMZIP=940151234&SHIPTOZIP=940151234&TAXAMT=1.00&TAXEXEMPT=N&L
_UPC1=PN&L_QTY1=1&L_DESC1=Test123&L_UOM1=12&L_COST1=1.00&L_PRODCODE1=123&L_
COSTCENTERNUM1=55&L_TAXAMT1=0&L_QTY2=1&L_UPC1=PN&L_DESC2=Test&L_UOM2=12&L_C
OST2=1.00&L_PRODCODE2=1234&L_COSTCENTERNUM2=55&L_TAXAMT2=1.00&REQNAME=Rober
t&SHIPTOZIP=543210&INVNUM=123456789&VERBOSITY=HIGH
L_PRODCODEn(Optional) The item’s supplier stock keeping unit (SKU) number.
Character length and limitations: 1 to 30 alphanumeric characters
L_UPCn(Optional) The item’s universal product code (UPC).
Character length and limitations: 1 to 30 alphanumeric characters
L_TAXAMTn(Optional) Item tax amount.
Character length and limitations: 1 to 6 numeric characters
L_FREIGHTAMTn(Optional) Freight amount.
Character length and limitations: 1 to 15 numeric characters
L_HANDLINGAMTn(Optional)Handling amount.
Character length and limitations: 1 to 15 numeric characters
L_TRACKINGNUMn(Optional) Tracking number.
Character length and limitations: 1 to 30 alphanumeric characters
L_PICKUPSTREETn(Optional) Drop-off address1.
Character length and limitations: 1 to 40 alphanumeric characters
L_PICKUPCITYn(Optional) Drop-off city.
Character length and limitations: 2 to 30 alphanumeric characters
L_PICKUPSTATEn(Optional) Drop-off state.
Character length and limitations: 2 alphanumeric characters
L_PICKUPZIPn(Optional) Drop-off postal or zip code.
Character length and limitations: 3 to 15 alphanumeric characters
L_PICKUPCOUNTRYn(Optional) Drop-off country.
Character length and limitations: 2 to 3 alphanumeric characters
L_UNSPSCCODEn(Optional) UNSPSC code.
Character length and limitations: 1 to 30 alphanumeric characters
Field Description
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Elavon (Formerly Nova) Purchasing Card Transaction
Processing
Elavon supports Level 2 for Visa and MasterCard sale, credit, and delayed capture
transactions.
Elavon Level 2 Parameters
To get the discount rate, include both Level 2 parameters listed in the following table. Pass
these parameters in authorization and sale transactions.
Elavon Additional Parameters
The following parameters are recommended to obtain the best rates for purchasing card
transactions with Elavon:
Level 2 Parameters Description
CUSTCODE (Required) Customer code.
Character length and limitations: 1 to 16 alphanumeric characters
TAXAMT (Required) Sales tax.
The value must include a decimal and the exact amount to the cent (42.00, not 42).
Do not include comma separators (1234.56 not 1,234.56). To qualify for Level 2
discounts, this value must not be all zeros or blank spaces.
Character length and limitations: numeric
Field Description
COMMCARD (Optional) Type of purchasing card account number sent. Is one of the following
values:
-P = Purchase Card
-C = Corporate Card
-B = Business Card
-U = Unknown (default)
-N = None
Character length and limitations: 1 alphanumeric character, defaults to U
PONUM (Optional) Purchase order number.
Character length and limitations: 25 alphanumeric characters, when used provides
best rate
TAXAMT (Optional)Tax amount. The value must include a decimal and the exact amount to the
cent (42.00, not 42). Do not include comma separators (1234.56 not 1,234.56).
Character length and limitations: 10 currency characters, when used provides best
rate
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Example Elavon Level 2 Transaction Parameter String
TRXTYPE=S&ACCT=5105105105105100&AMT=20.10&BILLTOCITY=Mountain View&COMMENT1
=L2 Testing&EXPDATE=1215&BILLTOFIRSTNAME=Cardholder First Name&BILLTOLASTNA
ME=Cardholder Last Name&PARTNER=PayPal&PWD=pwd&BILLTOSTATE=CA&BILLTOSTREET=
123 Main St.&TENDER=C&USER=user&BILLTOZIP=94043&CUSTCODE=123456&TAXAMT=1.34
First Data Merchant Services (FDMS) Nashville Purchasing Card
Transaction Processing
NOTE:FDMS Nashville supports Level 2 transaction processing only.
The following parameters are recommended to obtain the best rates for purchasing card
transactions with FDMS Nashville.
FDMS Nashville Commercial Card Parameters
Field Description
COMMCARD (Optional) Type of purchasing card account number sent. Is one of the following
values:
-P = Purchase Card
-C = Corporate Card
-B = Business Card
-U = Unknown (default)
-N = None
Character length and limitations: 1 alphanumeric character, defaults to U
DUTYAMT (Optional) Sometimes called import tax. The value must include a decimal and the
exact amount to the cent (42.00, not 42). Do not include comma separators
(1234.56 not 1,234.56).
Character length and limitations: 10 currency characters
FREIGHTAMT (Optional) Freight amount. The value must include a decimal and the exact amount to
the cent (42.00, not 42). Do not include comma separators (1234.56 not
1,234.56).
Character length and limitations: 10 currency characters
PONUM (Optional) Purchase order number.
Character length and limitations: 25 alphanumeric characters, provides best rate when
used
SHIPTOZIP (Optional)Ship to postal code (called zip code in the USA).
Character length and limitations: 9 numeric characters, provides best rate when used
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Transaction Processing
The following parameters are recommended to obtain the best rates for Level 2 and Level 3
purchasing card transactions with FDMS North.
FDMS North Purchasing Parameters
TAXAMT (Optional)Tax amount. The value must include a decimal and the exact amount to the
cent (42.00, not 42). Do not include comma separators (1234.56 not 1,234.56).
Character length and limitations: 10 currency characters, provides best rate when
used
TAXEXEMPT (Optional) Is the customer tax exempt?
Character length and limitations: 1 alphanumeric character, Y or N
Field Description
SHIPTOCOUNTRY (Optional) Destination country code. Visa and MasterCard are different.
Character length and limitations: 3 alpha characters
DISCOUNT (Optional) Discount amount on total sale
Character length and limitations: 10 currency characters
DUTYAMT (Optional) Sometimes called import tax. If the currency uses a decimal, then the
value must include a decimal and the exact amount to the cent (42.00, not 42). Do
not include comma separators (1234.56 not 1,234.56).
Character length and limitations: 10 currency characters
FREIGHTAMT Character length and limitations: 10 currency characters
PONUM (Optional) Purchase order number / merchant-related data.
Character length and limitations: 25 alphanumeric characters, provides best rate when
used
SHIPFROMZIP (Optional) The postal code (called zip code in the USA) from which shipping occurs.
Character length and limitations: 9 numeric characters, provides best rate when used
SHIPTOZIP (Optional) Ship to postal code (called zip code in the USA).
Character length and limitations: 9 numeric characters, provides best rate when used
TAXAMT (Optional) Tax amount. The value must include a decimal and the exact amount to the
cent (42.00, not 42). Do not include comma separators (1234.56 not 1,234.56).
Character length and limitations: 10 currency characters
Field Description
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FDMS North Purchasing Card Line Item Parameters
Line item data (Level 3) describes the details of the item purchased and can be passed for each
transaction. The convention for passing line item data in name-value pairs is that each name-
value starts with L_ and ends with n where n is the line item number. For example L_QTY0=1
is the quantity for line item 0 and is equal to 1, with n starting at 0. In addition, the
SHIPFROMZIP parameter is required for Level 3 transactions.
FDMS North Line Item Parameters
First Data Merchant Services South (FDMS) Purchasing Card
Transaction Processing
The following parameters are recommended to obtain the best rates for Level 2 and Level 3
purchasing card transactions with FDMS South.
Field Description
L_QTYn(Required) Quantity (whole units only).
Character length and limitations: 10 numeric characters
L_COMMCODEn(Optional) Item commodity code.
Character length and limitations: 12alphanumeric characters
L_DESCn(Optional) Item description.
Character length and limitations: 35 alphanumeric characters
L_UOMn(Optional) Item unit of measure.
Character length and limitations: 3 alpha characters
L_COSTn(Optional) Cost per item, excluding tax.
Character length and limitations: 10 currency characters
L_UPCn(Optional) Supplier specific product code.
Character length and limitations: 12 alphanumeric characters
L_DISCOUNTn(Optional) Discount per line item.
Character length and limitations: 10 currency characters
L_AMTn(Optional) Total line item amount including tax and discount. + for debit, - for credits.
Character length and limitations: 10 currency characters
L_TAXAMTn(Optional) Line item tax amount.
Character length and limitations: 10 currency characters
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Field Description
BILLTOCITY (Optional) Cardholder’s city.
Character length and limitations: 13 alpha characters
SHIPTOCOUNTRY (Optional) Destination Country Code. Visa and MasterCard are different. Refer to
Country Code tables.
Character length and limitations: 3 alpha characters
CUSTCODE (Optional) Customer code/customer reference ID.
Character length and limitations: 17 alphanumeric characters
DISCOUNT Discount amount on total sale.
Character length and limitations: 10 currency characters
DUTYAMT (Optional) Sometimes called import tax. If the currency uses a decimal, then the
value must include a decimal and the exact amount to the cent(42.00, not 42). Do
not include comma separators (1234.56 not 1,234.56).
Character length and limitations: 10 currency characters
BILLTOFIRSTNAME (Optional) Cardholder’s first name.
Character length and limitations: 15 alpha characters
FREIGHTAMT (Optional) Freight amount. If the currency uses a decimal, then the value must
include a decimal and the exact amount to the cent (42.00, not 42). Do not include
comma separators (1234.56 not 1,234.56).
Character length and limitations: 10 currency characters
INVNUM (Optional) Merchant invoice number. This reference number (PNREF—generated by
PayPal) is used for authorizations and settlements.
The acquirer decides if this information will appear on the merchant’s bank
reconciliation statement.
Character length and limitations: 9 alphanumeric characters
BILLTOLASTNAME (Optional) Cardholder’s last name.
Character length and limitations: 15 alpha characters
ORDERDATE (Optional) Order date. Format is mmddyy with no slashes or dashes. For example,
July 28, 2003 is 072803.
Character length and limitations: 6 numeric characters
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FDMS South Line Item Parameters
Line item data (Level 3) describes the details of the item purchased and can be can be passed
for each transaction. The convention for passing line item data in name-value pairs is that each
name-value starts with L_ and ends with n where n is the line item number. For example
L_QTY0=1 is the quantity for line item 0 and is equal to 1, with n starting at 0.
FDMS South Purchasing Card Line Item Parameters
ORDERTIME (Optional) Order time and date. Format is either YYYY-MM-DD or YYYY-MM-DD
HH:MI:SS (where HH is in 24-hour time).
If the value does not conform to one of the formats or if the date is not valid (for
example, 2004-17-35), then the transaction is rejected with a RESULT=7
(SIG_FIELD_ERR) and RESPMSG=Invalid ORDERTIME.
A truncated version of the ORDERTIME value (up to 7 characters) overwrites any
value provided by ORDERDATE.
If no value is provided, a NULL value is stored.
Character length and limitations: 19 alphanumeric characters
PONUM (Optional) Purchase order number / merchant-related data.
Character length and limitations: 25 alphanumeric characters, provides best rate when
used
SHIPFROMZIP (Optional) The postal code (called zip code in the USA) from which shipping occurs.
Character length and limitations: 9 numeric characters, provides best rate when used
SHIPTOZIP (Optional) Ship to postal code (called zip code in the USA).
Character length and limitations: 9 numeric characters, provides best rate when used
BILLTOSTATE (Optional) Cardholder’s state.
Character length and limitations: 2 alpha characters
TAXAMT (Optional) Tax amount. The value must include a decimal and the exact amount to the
cent (42.00, not 42). Do not include comma separators (1234.56 not 1,234.56).
Character length and limitations: 10 currency characters, provides best rate when
used
TAXEXEMPT (Optional) Is the customer tax exempt?
Character length and limitations: 1 alphanumeric character, Y or N
Field Description
L_QTYn(Required) Quantity (whole units only).
Character length and limitations: 10 numeric characters
L_COMMCODEn(Optional) Item commodity code.
Character length and limitations: 12 alphanumeric characters
Field Description
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Example FDMS South Purchasing Card Level 2 and 3 Parameter String
TRXTYPE=S&TENDER=C&PARTNER=PayPal&VENDOR=SuperMerchant&USER=SuperMerchant&P
WD=x1y2z3&BILLTOSTATE=CA&BILLTOFIRSTNAME=John&BILLTOLASTNAME=Smith&BILLTOCI
TY=Redwood&SHIPTOCOUNTRY=USA&CUSTCODE=12345&DISCOUNT=.25&DUTYAMT=34.00&FREI
GHTAMT=12.00&INVNUM=123456789&ORDERDATE=021700&PONUM=1234567890123456789012
345&SHIPFROMZIP=940151234&SHIPTOZIP=94065&TAXAMT=1.00&TAXEXEMPT=Y
Example FDMS South Line Item Parameter String
TRXTYPE=S&TENDER=C&PARTNER=PayPal&VENDOR=SuperMerchant&USER=SuperMerchant&P
WD=x1y2z3&BILLTOSTATE=CA&BILLTOFIRSTNAME=John&BILLTOLASTNAME=Smith&BILLTOCI
TY=Redwood&SHIPTOCOUNTRY=USA&CUSTCODE=12345&DISCOUNT=.25&DUTYAMT=34.00&FREI
GHTAMT=12.00&INVNUM=123456789&ORDERDATE=021700&PONUM=1234567890123456789012
345&SHIPFROMZIP=940151234&SHIPTOZIP=94065&TAXAMT=1.00&TAXEXEMPT=Y&L_QTY1=1&
L_UPC1=PN&L_DESC1=Test&L_UOM1=INQ&L_COST1=1.00&L_PRODCODE1=12345&L_DISCOUNT
1=.25&&L_AMT1=.75&L_TAXAMT1=0
L_DESCn(Optional) Item description.
Character length and limitations: 35 alphanumeric characters
L_UOMn(Optional) Item unit of measure.
Character length and limitations: 3 alpha characters
L_COSTn(Optional) Cost per item, excluding tax.
Character length and limitations: 10 currency characters
L_PRODCODEn(Optional) Supplier-specific product code.
Character length and limitations: 12 alphanumeric characters
L_DISCOUNTn(Optional) Discount per line item.
Character length and limitations: 10 currency characters
L_AMTn(Required) Total line item amount including tax and discount. + for debit, - for
credits.
Character length and limitations: 10 currency characters
L_TAXAMTn(Optional) Line item tax amount.
Character length and limitations: 10 currency characters
Field Description
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Global Payments - Central Purchasing Card Transaction
Processing
Global Payments - Central (MAPP) supports Level 2 parameters for MasterCard, and Visa
sale, credit, and delayed capture transactions.
Global Payments - Central Level 2 Parameters
Pass the following Level 2 parameters to get the discount rate.
Global Payments - Central Level 2 parameters
Example Global Payments - Central Level 2 Visa or MasterCard Transaction
Parameter String
TRXTYPE=S&ACCT=5105105105105100&AMT=20.10&BILLTOCITY=Mountain View&COMMENT1
=L2 Testing&EXPDATE=1209&BILLTOFIRSTNAME=Cardholder First Name&BILLTOLASTNA
ME=Cardholder Last Name&PARTNER=PayPal&PWD=pwd&BILLTOSTATE=CA&BILLTOSTREET=
123 Main St.&TENDER=C&USER=user&BILLTOZIP=94043&CUSTCODE=123456&TAXAMT=1.34
Global Payments - East Purchasing Card Transaction
Processing
Global Payments - East supports Level 2 parameters for American Express, MasterCard, and
Visa.
Global Payments - East Level 2 Parameters
Pass the following Level 2 parameters in authorization and sale transactions to get the discount
rate.
Level 2 Parameters Description
CUSTCODE (Required) Customer code.
Character length and limitations: 1 to 16 alphanumeric characters
TAXAMT (Required) Sales tax.
The value must include a decimal and the exact amount to the cent (42.00, not 42).
Do not include comma separators (1234.56 not 1,234.56). To qualify for Level 2
discounts, this value must not be all zeros or blank spaces.
Character length and limitations: numeric
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Example Global Payments - East Level 2 Visa or MasterCard Transaction
Parameter String
TRXTYPE=S&ACCT=5105105105105100&AMT=20.10&BILLTOCITY=Mountain View&COMMENT1
=L2 Testing&EXPDATE=1215&BILLTOFIRSTNAME=Cardholder FirstName&BILLTOLASTNAM
E=Cardholder LastName&PARTNER=PayPal&PWD=pwd&BILLTOSTATE=CA&BILLTOSTREET=12
3 Main St.&TENDER=C&USER=user&BILLTOZIP=94043&CUSTCODE=123456&TAXAMT=1.34
Global Payments - Central (MAPP) supports Level 2 for MasterCard, and Visa Sale, Credit,
and Delayed Capture transactions.
Heartland Purchasing Card Transaction Processing
Heartland Level 2 Parameters
Heartland supports MasterCard and Visa for Level 2 processing.
Heartland indicates in the authorization response whether the credit card in the transaction is a
commercial card. Based on the commercial card indicator, Payflow will format the Level 2
information in the settlement request.
Heartland Level 2 Transaction Data
To get the discount rate, pass the Level 2 values marked Required in the following table.
Level 2 Parameters Description
CUSTCODE (Required) Customer code.
Character length and limitations: 1 to 16 alphanumeric characters
TAXAMT (Required) Sales tax.
The value must include a decimal and the exact amount to the cent (42.00, not 42).
Do not include comma separators (1234.56 not 1,234.56). To qualify for Level 2
discounts, this value must not be all zeros or blank spaces.
Character length and limitations: numeric
Parameter Description
PONUM (Required) Customer reference ID.
Character length and limitations: 1 to 16 alphanumeric characters
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Example Heartland Level 2 Visa Transaction Parameter String
TRXTYPE=S&ACCT=4111111111111111&AMT=20.02&BILLTOCITY=Mountain View&COMMENT1
=L2 Testing&EXPDATE=1215&INVNUM=661254585&BILLTOFIRSTNAME=CardHolder Name&P
ARTNER=PayPal&PWD=pwd&BILLTOSTATE=CA&BILLTOSTREET=123 Main St.&TAXAMT=1.01&
TAXEXEMPT=N&TENDER=C&USER=user&BILLTOZIP=94043
Heartland Level 3 MasterCard Parameters
To qualify for Level 3, the authorization response for the transaction must have the
commercial card indicator set and one or more line items should be present in the delayed
capture or sale request.
Level 2 transaction parameters marked as Required are required for Level 3 transactions.
Level 3 transactions that do not include the required Level 2 values are rejected.
IMPORTANT:The values required for Level 3 status vary by bank, so contact your bank for
details.
Heartland Level 2 MasterCard Parameters Required for Level 3 Transactions
TAXAMT (Required) Tax amount.
The value must include a decimal and the exact amount to the cent (42.00, not 42).
Do not include comma separators (1234.56 not 1,234.56). To qualify for Level 2
discounts, this value must not be all zeros or blank spaces.
Character length and limitations: numeric
TAXEXEMPT (Optional) Tax amount identifier.
Character length and limitations: 1 alpha character, Y or N
Parameter Description
PONUM (Required) Purchase identifier.
Character length and limitations: 25 alphanumeric characters
TAXAMT (Required) Tax amount.
The value must include a decimal and the exact amount to the cent (42.00, not 42).
Do not include comma separators (1234.56 not 1,234.56). To qualify for Level 2
discounts, this value must not be all zeros or blank spaces.
Character length and limitations: numeric
LOCALTAXAMT (Optional) Local tax.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
TAXEXEMPT (Optional) Local tax incl flag.
Character length and limitations: 1 alphanumeric, Y or N
Parameter Description
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Heartland Level 3 MasterCard Extended Data
The parameters listed in the table below apply to Level 3 MasterCard transactions as extended
data.
Heartland Level 3 MasterCard Line Item Detail Records
NOTE:For these values, n is a sequence counter that should begin with 1 and increase in
sequence. Each line item should also contain quantity (L_QTYn) and unit price
(L_COSTn) fields.
NATIONALTAXAMT (Optional) National tax amount. You may omit this parameter if there is no such tax.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
INVNUM (Required) Purchase Order number or customer reference ID. The PNREF value is
sent if no value is provided.
Character length and limitations: 9 alphanumeric characters
Parameter Description
FREIGHTAMT (Optional) Freight amount.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
DUTYAMT (Optional) Duty amount.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
SHIPTOZIP (Required) The zip code of the address to which the goods are shipped.
Character length and limitations: 10 alphanumeric characters
SHIPFROMZIP (Required) The postal code (called zip code in the USA) from which shipping occurs.
Character length and limitations: 10 alphanumeric characters
SHIPTOCOUNTRY (Optional) Destination country code.
Character length and limitations: 3 alphanumeric characters
ALTTAXAMT (Optional) Alternate tax amount.
Character length and limitations: 9 numeric characters
Parameter Description
L_COMMCODEn(Optional) Item commodity code.
Character length and limitations: 12 alphanumeric characters
L_DESCn (Required) Item descriptor.
Character length and limitations: 35 alphanumeric characters
L_UPCn(Optional) Product code.
Character length and limitations: 12 alphanumeric characters
Parameter Description
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Example Heartland Level 3 MasterCard Transaction Parameter String.
TRXTYPE=S&TENDER=C&PARTNER=Partner&USER=User&PWD=Password&ACCT=552500000000
0005&EXPDATE=1215&AMT=1.00&BILLTOSTREET=5199 JOHNSON&BILLTOZIP=94588&ALTTAX
AMT=1.00&CUSTVATREGNUM=11111&LOCALTAXAMT=1.00&NATIONALTAXAMT=1.00&COMMCODE=
22222&VATAXAMT=1.00&VATAXPERCENT=10&TAXEXEMPT=Y&DISCOUNT=1.00&FREIGHTAMT=1.
00&DUTYAMT=1.00&SHIPTOZIP=33333&SHIPFROMZIP=44444&SHIPTOCOUNTRY=840&ORDERDA
TE=020725&L_COMMCODE1=123456789ABC&L_DESC1=Line item 1 description&L_UPC1=C
BA987654321&L_QTY1=1&L_UOM1=123456789012&L_COST1=1.00&L_TAXAMT1=1.00&L_TAXR
ATE1=1.00&L_DISCOUNT1=1.00&L_AMT1=1.00&L_TAXTYPE1=TT3
Heartland Level 3 Visa Parameters
To qualify for Level 3 transactions, the authorization response for the transaction must have
the commercial card indicator set and one or more line items should be present in the delayed
capture or sale request.
Level 2 transaction parameters marked as Required are required for Level 3 transactions.
Level 3 transactions that do not include the required Level 2 values are rejected.
IMPORTANT:The values required for Level 3 status vary by bank, so contact your bank for
details.
Heartland Level 2 Visa Parameters Required for Level 3 Transactions
L_QTYn(Required) Quantity.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
L_UOMn(Required) Unit of measure code.
Character length and limitations: 12 alphanumeric characters
L_COSTn(Required) Unit cost.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
L_TAXAMTn(Optional) VAT/tax amount.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
L_TAXRATEn(Optional) VAT/tax rate.
Character length and limitations: 4 numeric characters
L_DISCOUNTn(Optional) Discount per line item.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
L_AMTn(Optional) Line-item total.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
Parameter Description
PONUM (Required) Purchase identifier. TheTransaction ID is sent if no value is provided.
Character length and limitations: 25 alphanumeric characters
Parameter Description
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Heartland Level 3 Visa Extended Data
The parameters listed in the table below apply to Level 3 MasterCard transactions as extended
data.
TAXAMT (Required) Tax amount.
The value must include a decimal and the exact amount to the cent (42.00, not 42).
Do not include comma separators (1234.56 not 1,234.56).
Character length and limitations: numeric
LOCALTAXAMT (Optional) Local tax amount.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
TAXEXEMPT (Optional) Local tax incl flag.
Character length and limitations: 1 alphanumeric, Y or N
NATIONALTAXAMT (Optional) National tax amount.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
INVNUM (Required) Purchase order number/customer reference ID. The Transaction ID is
sent if no value is provided.
Character length and limitations: 9 alphanumeric characters
Parameter Description
COMMCODE (Optional) Summary commodity code identifier for the business.
Character length and limitations: 4 alphanumeric characters
DISCOUNT (Optional) Discount amount.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
FREIGHTAMT (Optional) Freight amount.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
DUTYAMT (Optional)Duty amount.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
ORDERDATE (Required) Order date. Format is mmddyy with no slashes or dashes. For example,
July 28, 2003 is 072803.
Character length and limitations: 6 numeric characters
SHIPTOZIP (Required) The zip code of the address to which the goods are shipped.
Character length and limitations: 10 alphanumeric characters
SHIPFROMZIP (Required) The postal code (called zip code in the USA) from which shipping occurs.
Character length and limitations: 10 alphanumeric characters
SHIPTOCOUNTRY (Optional) Destination country code.
Character length and limitations: 3 alphanumeric characters
Parameter Description
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VATREGNUM (Required) VAT registration number. Can be part of the registration data or passed
with each transaction.
Character length and limitations: 20 alphanumeric characters
FREIGHTAMT (Required) Unique VAT inventory reference number. Can be part of the registration
data or passed with each transaction.
Character length and limitations: 9 alphanumeric characters
CUSTVATREGNUM (Required) Customer VAT registration number.
Character length and limitations: 13 alphanumeric characters
VATTAXAMT (Optional) VAT/tax amount (freight/shipping).
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
VATTAXPERCENT (Optional) VAT/tax rate (freight/shipping).
Character length and limitations: 4 numeric characters
Parameter Description
L_COMMCODEn(Optional) Item commodity code.
Character length and limitations: 12 alphanumeric characters
L_DESCn (Required) Item descriptor.
Character length and limitations: 35 alphanumeric characters
L_UPCn(Optional) Product code.
Character length and limitations: 12 alphanumeric characters
L_QTYn(Required) Quantity.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
L_UOMn(Required) Unit of measure code.
Character length and limitations: 12 alphanumeric characters
L_COSTn(Required) Unit cost.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
L_TAXAMTn(Optional) VAT/tax amount.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
L_TAXRATEn(Optional) VAT/tax rate.
Character length and limitations: 4 numeric characters
L_DISCOUNTn(Optional) Discount per line item.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
L_AMTn(Optional) Line-item total.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
Parameter Description
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Example Heartland Level 3 Visa Transaction Parameter String
TRXTYPE=S&TENDER=C&PARTNER=Partner&USER=User&PWD=Password&ACCT=411111111111
1111&EXPDATE=1215&AMT=1.00&BILLTOSTREET=5199 JOHNSON&TAXAMT=1.06&BILLTOZIP=
94588&ALTTAXAMT=1.00&CUSTVATREGNUM=11111&LOCALTAXAMT=1.01&NATIONALTAXAMT=1.
02&COMMCODE=22222&VATAXAMT=1.03&VATAXPERCENT=55&TAXEXEMPT=N&DISCOUNT=.50&FR
EIGHTAMT=1.00&DUTYAMT=1.00&SHIPTOZIP=33333&SHIPFROMZIP=44444&SHIPTOCOUNTRY=
840&ORDERDATE=020725&L_COMMCODE1=123456789ABC&L_DESC1=Line item 1 descripti
on&L_UPC1=CBA987654321&L_QTY1=1&L_UOM1=123456789012&L_COST1=1.50&L_TAXAMT1=
1.05&L_TAXRATE1=12&L_DISCOUNT1=.50&L_AMT1=1.00&L_TAXTYPE1=TT1
Litle Purchasing Card Transaction Processing
Litle Level 2 Parameters
The Litle platform supports Level 2 transaction data.
Litle Level 2 Parameters
Field Description
CUSTREF (Optional) Reference, such as a purchase order number, used by the customer for the
purchase.
Character length and limitations: 17 alphanumeric characters
DISCOUNT (Optional) Discount amount for the order.
Character length and limitations: The decimal is implied. If, for example, you specify
500, this value is equivalent to $5.00. 8 numeric characters
DUTYAMT (Optional) Duty amount on the total purchased for the order.
Character length and limitations: The decimal is implied. If, for example, you specify
500, this value is equivalent to $5.00. 8 numeric characters
FREIGHTAMT (Optional) Shipping amount for the order.
Character length and limitations: The decimal is implied. If, for example, you specify
500, this value is equivalent to $5.00. 8 numeric characters
TAXAMT (Optional) Tax amount included in the amount of the transaction.
Character length and limitations: The decimal is implied. If, for example, you specify
500, this value is equivalent to $5.00. 8 numeric characters
L_AMTn(Optional) Amount of this line-item including tax, where n is a line-item number
from 1 to 99. L_AMTn - L_TAXAMTn = line-item total.
Character length and limitations: The decimal is implied. If, for example, you specify
500, this value is equivalent to $5.00. 8 numeric characters
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Litle Level 3 Parameters
The Litle platform supports Level 3 transaction data.
Litle Level 3 Parameters
L_COMMCODEn (Optional) Identifier assigned by the card acceptor that categorizes the purchased
item, where n is a line-item number from 1 to 99.
Character length and limitations: 12 alphanumeric characters
L_COSTn(Required if L_QTYn is supplied) Price of one unit of the item purchased, where n is a
line-item number from 1 to 99.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
L_DESCn(Required) Description of this line-item, where n is a line-item number from 1 to 99.
Character length and limitations: 26 alphanumeric characters
L_DISCOUNTn(Optional) Discount per line item, where n is a line-item number from 1 to 99.
Character length and limitations: The decimal is implied. If, for example, you specify
500, this value is equivalent to $5.00. 8 numeric characters
L_PRODCODEn(Optional) Supplier-specific product code of the purchased item, where n is a line-
item number from 1 to 99.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
L_QTYn(Optional) Number of items purchased, where n is a line-item number from 1 to 99.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
L_TAXAMTn(Optional) Line item tax amount, where n is a line-item number from 1 to 99.
L_AMTn - L_TAXAMTn = line-item total.
Characteristic length and limitations: The decimal is implied. If, for example, you
specify 500, this value is equivalent to $5.00. 8 numeric characters
L_UOMn(Optional) Unit of measure of the purchased item (such as kit, pair, gallon or month),
where n is a line-item number from 1 to 99.
Character length and limitations: 12 alphanumeric characters
Field Description
CUSTREF (Optional) Reference, such as a purchase order number, used by the customer for the
purchase.
Character length and limitations: 17 alphanumeric characters
DISCOUNT (Optional) Discount amount for the order.
Character length and limitations: The decimal is implied. If, for example, you specify
500, this value is equivalent to $5.00. 8 numeric characters
DUTYAMT (Optional) Duty amount on the total purchased for the order.
Character length and limitations: The decimal is implied. If, for example, you specify
500, this value is equivalent to $5.00. 8 numeric characters
Field Description
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FREIGHTAMT (Optional) Shipping amount for the order.
Character length and limitations: The decimal is implied. If, for example, you specify
500, this value is equivalent to $5.00. 8 numeric characters
TAXAMT (Optional) Tax amount included in the amount of the transaction.
Character length and limitations: The decimal is implied. If, for example, you specify
500, this value is equivalent to $5.00. 8 numeric characters
L_AMTn(Optional) Amount of this line-item including tax, where n is a line-item number
from 1 to 99. L_AMTn - L_TAXAMTn = line-item total.
Character length and limitations: The decimal is implied. If, for example, you specify
500, this value is equivalent to $5.00. 8 numeric characters
L_COMMCODEn (Optional) Identifier assigned by the card acceptor that categorizes the purchased
item, where n is a line-item number from 1 to 99.
Character length and limitations: 12 alphanumeric characters
L_COSTn(Required if L_QTYn is supplied) Price of one unit of the item purchased, where n is a
line-item number from 1 to 99.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
L_DESCn(Required) Description of this line-item, where n is a line-item number from 1 to 99.
Character length and limitations: 26 alphanumeric characters
L_DISCOUNTn(Optional) Discount per line item, where n is a line-item number from 1 to 99.
Character length and limitations: The decimal is implied. If, for example, you specify
500, this value is equivalent to $5.00. 8 numeric characters
L_PRODCODEn(Optional) Supplier-specific product code of the purchased item, where n is a line-
item number from 1 to 99.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
L_QTYn(Optional) Number of items purchased, where n is a line-item number from 1 to 99.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
L_TAXAMTn(Optional) Line item tax amount, where n is a line-item number from 1 to 99.
L_AMTn - L_TAXAMTn = line-item total.
Characteristic length and limitations: The decimal is implied. If, for example, you
specify 500, this value is equivalent to $5.00. 8 numeric characters
L_UOMn(Optional) Unit of measure of the purchased item (such as kit, pair, gallon or month),
where n is a line-item number from 1 to 99.
Character length and limitations: 12 alphanumeric characters
Field Description
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Merchant e-Solutions Level 2 Parameters
Merchant e-Solutions supports MasterCard and Visa for Level 2 processing.
Merchant e-Solutions indicates in the authorization response whether the credit card in the
transaction is a commercial card. Based on the commercial card indicator, Payflow will format
the Level 2 information in the settlement request.
Merchant e-Solutions Level 2 Transaction Data
To get the discount rate, Level 2 values marked as Required in the following table must be
present.
Example Merchant e-Solutions Level 2 Visa Transaction Parameter String
TRXTYPE=S&ACCT=4111111111111111&AMT=20.02&BILLTOCITY=Mountain View&COMMENT1
=L2 Testing&EXPDATE=1215&INVNUM=661254585&BILLTOFIRSTNAME=CardHolder Name&P
ARTNER=PayPal&PWD=pwd&BILLTOSTATE=CA&BILLTOSTREET=123 Main St.&TAXAMT=1.01&
TAXEXEMPT=N&TENDER=C&USER=user&BILLTOZIP=94043
Merchant e-Solutions Level 3 MasterCard Parameters
To qualify for Level 3, the authorization response for the transaction must have the
commercial card indicator set and one or more line items should be present in the delayed
capture or sale request.
Level 2 transaction parameters marked as Required are required for Level 3 transactions.
Level 3 transactions that do not include the required Level 2 values are rejected.
IMPORTANT:The values required for Level 3 status vary by bank, so contact your bank for
details.
Parameter Description
PONUM (Required) Customer reference ID.
Character length and limitations: 1 to 16 alphanumeric characters
TAXAMT (Required) Tax amount.
The value must include a decimal and the exact amount to the cent (42.00, not 42).
Do not include comma separators (1234.56 not 1,234.56). To qualify for Level 2
discounts, this value must not be all zeros or blank spaces.
Character length and limitations: numeric
TAXEXEMPT (Optional) Tax amount identifier.
Character length and limitations: 1 alpha character, Y or N
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Transactions
Merchant e-Solutions Level 3 MasterCard Extended Data
The parameters listed in the table below apply to Level 3 MasterCard transactions as extended
data.
Parameter Description
PONUM (Required) Purchase identifier.
Character length and limitations: 25 alphanumeric characters
TAXAMT (Required) Tax amount.
The value must include a decimal and the exact amount to the cent (42.00, not 42).
Do not include comma separators (1234.56 not 1,234.56). To qualify for Level 2
discounts, this value must not be all zeros or blank spaces.
Character length and limitations: numeric
LOCALTAXAMT (Optional) Local tax.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
TAXEXEMPT (Optional) Local tax incl flag.
Character length and limitations: 1 alphanumeric, Y or N
NATIONALTAXAMT (Optional) National tax amount. You may omit this parameter if there is no such tax.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
INVNUM (Required) Purchase Order number or customer reference ID. The PNREF value is
sent if no value is provided.
Character length and limitations: 9 alphanumeric characters
Parameter Description
FREIGHTAMT (Optional) Freight amount.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
DUTYAMT (Optional) Duty amount.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
SHIPTOZIP (Required) The zip code of the address to which the goods are shipped.
Character length and limitations: 10 alphanumeric characters
SHIPFROMZIP (Required) The postal code (called zip code in the USA) from which shipping occurs.
Character length and limitations: 10 alphanumeric characters
SHIPTOCOUNTRY (Optional) Destination country code.
Character length and limitations: 3 alphanumeric characters
ALTTAXAMT (Optional) Alternate tax amount.
Character length and limitations: 9 numeric characters
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NOTE:For the following values, n is a sequence counter that should begin with 1 and increase
in sequence. With each line item, include the quantity (L_QTYn) and unit price
(L_COSTn) fields.
Example Merchant e-Solutions Level 3 MasterCard Transaction Parameter String.
TRXTYPE=S&TENDER=C&PARTNER=Partner&USER=User&PWD=Password&ACCT=552500000000
0005&EXPDATE=1215&AMT=1.00&BILLTOSTREET=5199 JOHNSON&BILLTOZIP=94588&ALTTAX
AMT=1.00&CUSTVATREGNUM=11111&LOCALTAXAMT=1.00&NATIONALTAXAMT=1.00&COMMCODE=
22222&VATAXAMT=1.00&VATAXPERCENT=10&TAXEXEMPT=Y&DISCOUNT=1.00&FREIGHTAMT=1.
00&DUTYAMT=1.00&SHIPTOZIP=33333&SHIPFROMZIP=44444&SHIPTOCOUNTRY=840&ORDERDA
TE=020725&L_COMMCODE1=123456789ABC&L_DESC1=Line item 1 description&L_UPC1=C
BA987654321&L_QTY1=1&L_UOM1=123456789012&L_COST1=1.00&L_TAXAMT1=1.00&L_TAXR
ATE1=1.00&L_DISCOUNT1=1.00&L_AMT1=1.00&L_TAXTYPE1=TT3
Parameter Description
L_COMMCODEn(Optional) Item commodity code.
Character length and limitations: 12 alphanumeric characters
L_DESCn (Required) Item descriptor.
Character length and limitations: 35 alphanumeric characters
L_UPCn(Optional) Product code.
Character length and limitations: 12 alphanumeric characters
L_QTYn(Required) Quantity.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
L_UOMn(Required) Unit of measure code.
Character length and limitations: 12 alphanumeric characters
L_COSTn(Required) Unit cost.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
L_TAXAMTn(Optional) VAT/tax amount.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
L_TAXRATEn(Optional) VAT/tax rate.
Character length and limitations: 4 numeric characters
L_DISCOUNTn(Optional) Discount per line item.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
L_AMTn(Optional) Line-item total.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
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Merchant e-Solutions Level 3 Visa Parameters
To qualify for Level 3 transactions, the authorization response for the transaction must have
the commercial card indicator set and one or more line items should be present in the delayed
capture or sale request.
Level 2 transaction parameters marked as Required are required for Level 3 transactions.
Level 3 transactions that do not include the required Level 2 values are rejected.
IMPORTANT:The values required for Level 3 status vary by bank, so contact your bank for
details.
Merchant e-Solutions Level 2 Visa Parameters Required for Level 3
Transactions
Merchant e-Solutions Level 3 Visa Extended Data
The parameters listed in the table below apply to Level 3 MasterCard transactions as extended
data.
Parameter Description
PONUM (Required) Purchase identifier. TheTransaction ID is sent if no value is provided.
Character length and limitations: 25 alphanumeric characters
TAXAMT (Required) Tax amount.
The value must include a decimal and the exact amount to the cent (42.00, not 42).
Do not include comma separators (1234.56 not 1,234.56).
Character length and limitations: numeric
LOCALTAXAMT (Optional) Local tax amount.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
TAXEXEMPT (Optional) Local tax incl flag.
Character length and limitations: 1 alphanumeric, Y or N
NATIONALTAXAMT (Optional) National tax amount.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
INVNUM (Required) Purchase order number/customer reference ID. The Transaction ID is
sent if no value is provided.
Character length and limitations: 9 alphanumeric characters
Parameter Description
COMMCODE (Optional) Summary commodity code identifier for the business.
Character length and limitations: 4 alphanumeric characters
DISCOUNT (Optional) Discount amount.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
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FREIGHTAMT (Optional) Freight amount.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
DUTYAMT (Optional)Duty amount.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
ORDERDATE (Required) Order date. Format is mmddyy with no slashes or dashes. For example,
July 28, 2003 is 072803.
Character length and limitations: 6 numeric characters
SHIPTOZIP (Required) The zip code of the address to which the goods are shipped.
Character length and limitations: 10 alphanumeric characters
SHIPFROMZIP (Required) The postal code (called zip code in the USA) from which shipping occurs.
Character length and limitations: 10 alphanumeric characters
SHIPTOCOUNTRY (Optional) Destination country code.
Character length and limitations: 3 alphanumeric characters
VATREGNUM (Required) VAT registration number. Can be part of the registration data or passed
with each transaction.
Character length and limitations: 20 alphanumeric characters
FREIGHTAMT (Required) Unique VAT inventory reference number. Can be part of the registration
data or passed with each transaction.
Character length and limitations: 9 alphanumeric characters
CUSTVATREGNUM (Required) Customer VAT registration number.
Character length and limitations: 13 alphanumeric characters
VATTAXAMT (Optional) VAT/tax amount (freight/shipping).
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
VATTAXPERCENT (Optional) VAT/tax rate (freight/shipping).
Character length and limitations: 4 numeric characters
Parameter Description
L_COMMCODEn(Optional) Item commodity code.
Character length and limitations: 12 alphanumeric characters
L_DESCn (Required) Item descriptor.
Character length and limitations: 35 alphanumeric characters
L_UPCn(Optional) Product code.
Character length and limitations: 12 alphanumeric characters
L_QTYn(Required) Quantity.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
Parameter Description
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Example Merchant e-Solutions Level 3 Visa Transaction Parameter String
TRXTYPE=S&TENDER=C&PARTNER=Partner&USER=User&PWD=Password&ACCT=411111111111
1111&EXPDATE=1215&AMT=1.00&BILLTOSTREET=5199 JOHNSON&TAXAMT=1.06&BILLTOZIP=
94588&ALTTAXAMT=1.00&CUSTVATREGNUM=11111&LOCALTAXAMT=1.01&NATIONALTAXAMT=1.
02&COMMCODE=22222&VATAXAMT=1.03&VATAXPERCENT=55&TAXEXEMPT=N&DISCOUNT=.50&FR
EIGHTAMT=1.00&DUTYAMT=1.00&SHIPTOZIP=33333&SHIPFROMZIP=44444&SHIPTOCOUNTRY=
840&ORDERDATE=020725&L_COMMCODE1=123456789ABC&L_DESC1=Line item 1 descripti
on&L_UPC1=CBA987654321&L_QTY1=1&L_UOM1=123456789012&L_COST1=1.50&L_TAXAMT1=
1.05&L_TAXRATE1=12&L_DISCOUNT1=.50&L_AMT1=1.00&L_TAXTYPE1=TT1
Paymentech Salem (New Hampshire) Purchasing Card
Transaction Processing
Paymentech Salem (New Hampshire) Level 2 Parameters for American
Express
The Paymentech Salem (New Hampshire) platform supports Level 2 parameters for American
Express, MasterCard, Visa, and Switch/Solo Maestro. The parameters in the following tables
meet card acceptance and American Express reporting and statement requirements.
CPC Level 2 Transaction Advice Addendum Parameters
L_UOMn(Required) Unit of measure code.
Character length and limitations: 12 alphanumeric characters
L_COSTn(Required) Unit cost.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
L_TAXAMTn(Optional) VAT/tax amount.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
L_TAXRATEn(Optional) VAT/tax rate.
Character length and limitations: 4 numeric characters
L_DISCOUNTn(Optional) Discount per line item.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
L_AMTn(Optional) Line-item total.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
Field Description
PONUM (Required) Purchase order number.
Character length and limitations: 17 alphanumeric characters
Parameter Description
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SHIPTOZIP (Required) Ship-to postal code (called zip code in the USA).
Character length and limitations: 15 alphanumeric characters
TAXAMT (Optional) Total tax amount. Must include a decimal and be exact to the cent (42.00,
not 42) and exclude comma separators (1234.56 not 1,234.56).
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
L_DESC1 (Optional) Description of this line item; if not provided, DESC1 (if present) is used.
Character length and limitations: 140 alphanumeric characters
L_AMT1 (Optional) Charge for this line item. Must include a decimal and be exact to the cent
(42.00, not 42) and exclude comma separators (1234.56 not 1,234.56).
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
L_QTY1 (Optional) Quantity of this line item.
Character length and limitations: 3 numeric characters
L_DESC2 (Optional) Description of this line item; if not provided, DESC2 (if present) is used.
Character length and limitations: 40 alphanumeric characters
L_AMT2 (Optional) Charge for this line item. Must include a decimal and be exact to the cent
(42.00, not 42) and exclude comma separators (1234.56 not 1,234.56).
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
L_QTY2 (Optional) Quantity of this line item
Character length and limitations: 3 numeric characters
L_DESC3 (Optional) Description of this line item; if not provided, DESC3 (if present) is used
Character length and limitations: 40 alphanumeric characters
L_AMT3 (Optional) Charge for this line item. Must include a decimal and be exact to the cent
(42.00, not 42) and exclude comma separators (1234.56 not 1,234.56).
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
L_QTY3 (Optional) Quantity of this line item
Character length and limitations: 3 numeric characters
L_DESC4 (Optional) Description of this line item; if not provided, DESC4 (if present) is used
Character length and limitations: 30 alphanumeric characters
L_AMT4 (Optional) Charge for this line item. Must include a decimal and be exact to the cent
(42.00, not 42) and exclude comma separators (1234.56 not 1,234.56).
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
L_QTY4 (Optional) Quantity of this line item
Character length and limitations: 3 numeric characters
Field Description
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Location Transaction Advice Addendum Parameters
Field Description
MERCHANTNAME (Optional) Name of merchant.
Character length and limitations: 38 alphanumeric characters
MERCHANTSTREET (Optional) Merchant’s street address (number and street name).
Character length and limitations: 38 alphanumeric characters. If more than 38
characters, use proper and meaningful abbreviation. Do not truncate.
MERCHANTCITY (Optional) The name of the city were the transaction took place.
-If you are a third-party biller (bill for services or goods rendered by another
entity), you must enter the name of the city in which the seller is located.
-If you are a mail order, phone order, or internet industry, you may substitute the
name of the city in which the merchant’s order processing facility is located.
Character length and limitations: 21 alphanumeric characters. If more than 21
characters, use proper and meaningful abbreviation. Do not truncate.
MERCHANTSTATE (Optional) The region code that corresponds to the state, province, or country
subdivision of the merchant location where the transaction took place.
Region code examples:
-CA = California, USA
-NS = Nova Scotia, Canada
-COS = Colima Mexico
If you are a third-party biller (bill for services or goods rendered by another entity),
you must enter the region code that corresponds to the state, province, or country
subdivision in which the seller is located.
Character length and limitations: 3 alphanumeric characters
MERCHANTZIP (Optional) The 5- to 9-digit zip (postal) code excluding spaces, dashes, and non-
numeric characters where the transaction took place.
If you are a third-party biller (bill for services or goods rendered by another entity),
you must enter the postal code that corresponds to the seller’s location.
Character length and limitations; 15 alphanumeric characters
MERCHANTCOUNTRYCODE (Optional) Country code of the location where the transaction took place.
Character length and limitations: 3 alphanumeric characters
MERCHANTLOCATIONID (Optional)Merchant-assigned store or location number (or name) that uniquely
identifies where the transaction took place.
NOTE:Paymentech must enable your division for soft merchant processing or your
transaction will fail with response reason code 258. Contact your Paymentech
Account Manager for details.
Character length and limitations: 15 alphanumeric characters
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Transaction Advice Detail Parameters
Paymentech Salem (New Hampshire) Level 3 Purchasing Card Parameters
Paymentech Salem (New Hampshire) supports Level 3 parameters for MasterCard and Visa.
Both Level 2 transaction parameters in the following table are required for Level 3
transactions. Level 3 transactions that do not include them are rejected.
Paymentech Salem (New Hampshire) Level 2 Parameters Required for Level 3
Transactions
To get the discount rate, pass both Level 2 parameters in the following table.
Level 2 Parameters Required for Level 3 Transactions
MERCHANTID (Required) American Express-assigned service establishment number used to identify
and facilitate payments to merchants.
NOTE:Paymentech must enable your division for soft merchant processing or your
transaction will fail with response reason code 258. Contact your Paymentech
Account Manager for details.
Character length and limitations: 15 alphanumeric characters
MERCHANTCONTACTINFO (Optional) Merchant’s telephone number or web address. (URLs and e-mail addresses
may be lowercase, as appropriate.) This entry may appear on the descriptive bill on
the card-member’s statement, or may be used to resolve billing inquiries and disputes.
NOTE:Paymentech must enable your division for soft merchant processing or your
transaction will fail with response reason code 258. Contact your Paymentech
Account Manager for details.
Character length and limitations: 40 alphanumeric characters
Field Description
ADDLAMTn(Optional) Detail of a charge where n is a value from 1 - 5. Use for additional
breakdown of the amount.
Character length and limitations: Must include a decimal and be exact to the cent
(42.00, not 42) and exclude comma separators (1234.56 not 1,234.56). Examples:
tip=3.00, convenience charge=2.00. 12 numeric characters
ADDLAMTTYPEn(Optional) A 3-digit code indicating the type of the corresponding charge detail,
where n is a value from 1 - 5.
Character length and limitations: 3 numeric characters
Parameter Description
PONUM (Required) Customer reference number.
Character length and limitations: 1 to 17 alphanumeric characters
Field Description
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Level 3 MasterCard Order Parameters
. Level 3 MasterCard Line Item Record #1 Parameters
TAXAMT (Required) Sales tax.
The value must include a decimal and the exact amount to the cent (42.00, not 42).
Do not include comma separators (1234.56 not 1,234.56). To qualify for Level 2
discounts, this value must not be all zeros or blank spaces.
Character length and limitations: numeric
Parameter Description
FREIGHTAMT (Required) Freight amount.
Character length and limitations: numeric
DUTYAMT (Required) Duty amount.
Character length and limitations: numeric
SHIPTOZIP (Required) Destination zip code.
SHIPTOCOUNTRY (Optional) Destination country.
SHIPFROMZIP (Required) Ship from zip code.
DISCOUNT (Required) Discount amount.
Character length and limitations: numeric
ALTERNATETAXID (Optional) Alternate tax ID.
ALTERNATETAXAMT (Optional) Alternate tax amount.
Character length and limitations: numeric
Parameter Description
L_DESCn(Required) Description.
L_PRODCODEn(Optional) Product code.
L_QTYn(Required) Quantity.
Character length and limitations: numeric characters
L_UOMn(Required) Unit of measure.
TAXAMTn(Optional) Tax amount.
Character length and limitations: numeric
L_TAXRATEn(Optional) Tax rate.
Character length and limitations: 4 numeric characters
Parameter Description
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Paymentech Salem (New Hampshire) Level 3 Visa Parameters
Level 3 Visa Order Parameters
. Level 3 Visa Line Item Record #1 Parameters
Parameter Description
L_AMTn(Optional) Line-item total.
Character length and limitations: numeric
L_DISCOUNTn(Optional) Discount amount.
Character length and limitations: numeric
L_TAXTYPEn(Optional) Tax type applied.
Parameter Description
FREIGHTAMT (Required) Freight amount.
Character length and limitations: numeric
DUTYAMT (Required) Duty amount.
Character length and limitations: numeric
SHIPTOZIP (Required) Destination zip code.
SHIPTOCOUNTRY (Optional) Destination country.
SHIPFROMZIP (Required) Ship from zip code.
DISCOUNT (Required) Discount amount.
Character length and limitations: numeric
TAXAMT (Optional) VAT/Tax ID.
Character length and limitations: numeric
TAXPERCENTAGE (Optional) VAT/Tax amount.
Parameter Description
L_DESCn(Required) Description.
L_PRODCODEn(Required) Product code.
L_QTYn(Required) Quantity.
Character length and limitations: numeric characters
L_UOMn(Required) Unit of measure.
TAXAMTn(Optional) Tax amount.
Character length and limitations: numeric
L_TAXRATEn(Optional) Tax rate.
Character length and limitations: 4 numeric characters
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. Level 3 Visa Line Item Record #2 Parameters
Example Paymentech Salem (New Hampshire) Level 3 MasterCard Transaction
Parameter String
TRXTYPE=S&TENDER=C&PARTNER=Partner&PWD=Password&USER=User&ACCT=548018000000
0024&EXPDATE=1215&AMT=1.00&COMMENT1=0508&BILLTOFIRSTNAME=Robert&BILLTOSTREE
T=123 Main St.&BILLTOZIP=94065&CVV2=426&PONUM=ABCDEFGHIJ&TAXAMT=1.00&FREIGH
TAMT=2.00&DUTYAMT=3.00&SHIPTOZIP=94543&SHIPTOCOUNTRY=840&SHIPFROMZIP=94509&
ALTERNATETAXID=10&ALTERNATETAXAMT=4.00&L_DESC1=MC Pcard&L_UPC1=1&L_QTY1=2&L
_UOM1=3&L_TAXAMT1=4&L_TAXRATE1=5&L_AMT1=6&L_DISCOUNT1=7&L_TAXTYPE1=8
Example Paymentech Salem (New Hampshire) Level 3 Visa Transaction
Parameter String
TRXTYPE=S&TENDER=C&PARTNER=Partner&PWD=Password&USER=User&ACCT=427533001234
5626&EXPDATE=1215&AMT=1.00&COMMENT1=0508&BILLTOFIRSTNAME=Robert&BILLTOSTREE
T=123 Main St.&BILLTOZIP=94065&CVV2=426&PONUM=ABCDEFGHIJ&TAXAMT=1.00&FREIGH
TAMT=2.00&DUTYAMT=3.00&SHIPTOZIP=94543&SHIPTOCOUNTRY=840&SHIPFROMZIP=94509&
DISCOUNT=4.00&VATAXAMT=5.00&VATAXPERCENT=10&L_DESC1=TSYS Acquiring Solution
s Pcard&L_UPC1=1&L_UOM1=2&L_QTY1=3&L_TAXAMT1=4&L_TAXRATE1=5&L_AMT1=6&L_DISC
OUNT1=7&L_COMMCODE1=8&L_COST1=9&L_COST1=10
Paymentech Tampa Level 2 Purchasing Card Transaction
Processing
Paymentech Tampa supports Level 2 purchasing card processing for MasterCard and Visa.
Parameter Description
L_AMTn(Optional) Line-item total.
Character length and limitations: numeric
L_DISCOUNTn(Optional) Discount amount.
Character length and limitations: numeric
L_UPCn(Optional) Item commodity code.
L_COSTn (Optional) Unit cost.
Character length and limitations: numeric
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Paymentech Tampa Level 2 Parameters
Example Paymentech Tampa Level 2 Visa and MasterCard Transaction
Parameter String
TRXTYPE=S&TENDER=C&PWD=PWD&USER=USER&PARTNER=PARTNER&ACCT=4275330012345675&
EXPDATE=1215&AMT=12.59&VERBOSITY=HIGH&BILLTOSTREET=123 Main St.&BILLTOZIP=4
9801&CVV2=248&TAXAMT=1.22&PONUM=AB12345678&SHIPTOZIP=98765&TAXEXEMPT=N
SecureNet Purchasing Card Transaction Processing
SecureNet supports MasterCard and Visa for performing Level 2 and Level 3 purchasing card
transactions.
SecureNet Level 2 Parameters
SecureNet supports MasterCard and Visa for Level 2 purchasing card transactions.
SecureNet indicates in the authorization response whether the credit card in the transaction is a
commercial card. Based in the commercial card indicator, Payflow will format the Level 2
information in the settlement request.
To get the discount rate, Level 2 parameters marked as Required in the following table must be
present .
Paymentech Tampa
Level 2 Parameters Description
PONUM (Required) Customer reference number.
Character length and limitations: 1 to 17 alphanumeric characters
TAXAMT (Required) Sales tax.
The value must include a decimal and the exact amount to the cent (42.00, not 42).
Do not include comma separators (1234.56 not 1,234.56). To qualify for Level 2
discounts, this value must not be all zeros or blank spaces.
Character length and limitations: numeric
TAXEXEMPT (Required) Tax exempt.
Character length and limitations: 1 alphanumeric character, Y or N
SHIPTOZIP (Required) Ship-to postal code (called zip code in the USA).
Character length and limitations: 1 to 16 alphanumeric characters
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Example SecureNet Level 2 Visa Transaction Parameter String.
TRXTYPE=S&ACCT=4111111111111111&AMT=20.02&BILLTOCITY=Mountain View&COMMENT1
=L2 Testing&EXPDATE=1215&INVNUM=661254585&BILLTOFIRSTNAME=CardHolder First
Name&BILLTOLASTNAME=CardHolder Last Name&PARTNER=PayPal&PWD=pwd&BILLTOSTATE
=CA&BILLTOSTREET=123 Main St.&TAXAMT=1.01&TAXEXEMPT=N&TENDER=C&USER=user&BI
LLTOZIP=94043
SecureNet Level 3 MasterCard Parameters
To qualify for Level 3 purchasing card transaction processing, the authorization response for
the transaction must have the commercial card indicator set and one or more line items should
be present in the delayed capture or sale request.
Level 2 transaction parameters marked as Required are required for Level 3 transactions.
Level 3 transactions that do not include the required Level 2 values are rejected.
IMPORTANT:The values required for Level 3 status vary by bank, so contact your bank for
details.
SecureNet Level 2 MasterCard Parameters Required for Level 3 Line Item
Transactions
Parameter Description
PONUM (Required) Customer reference ID.
Character length and limitations: 1 to 17 alphanumeric characters
TAXAMT (Required) Tax amount.
The value must include a decimal and the exact amount to the cent (42.00, not 42).
Do not include comma separators (1234.56 not 1,234.56).
Character length and limitations: numeric
TAXEXEMPT (Optional) Tax amount identifier.
Character length and limitations: 1 alpha character, Y or N
Parameter Description
PONUM (Required) Purchase identifier. The transaction ID is sent if no value is provided.
Character length and limitations: 25 alphanumeric characters
TAXAMT (Required)Tax amount.
The value must include a decimal and the exact amount to the cent (42.00, not 42).
Do not include comma separators (1234.56 not 1,234.56).
Character length and limitations: numeric
LOCALTAXAMT (Optional) Local tax.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
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SecureNet Level 3 MasterCard Extended Data
The parameters listed in the table below apply to Level 3 MasterCard transactions as extended
data.
SecureNet Level 3 MasterCard Line Item Detail Records
NOTE:For these values, n is a sequence counter that should begin with 1 and increase in
sequence. Each line item should also contain quantity (L_QTY<n>) and unit price
(L_COST<n>) fields.
TAXEXEMPT (Optional) Local tax incl flag.
Character length and limitations: 1 alphanumeric, Y or N
NATIONALTAXAMT (Optional)National tax amount.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
INVNUM (Required) Purchase order number/customer reference ID. The value of PNREF is sent
if the INVNUM parameter is not provided.
Character length and limitations: 9 alphanumeric characters
Parameter Description
FREIGHTAMT (Optional) Freight amount.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
DUTYAMT (Optional) Duty amount.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
SHIPTOZIP (Required) The zip code of the address to which the goods are shipped.
Character length and limitations: 10 alphanumeric characters
SHIPFROMZIP (Required) The postal code (called zip code in the USA) from which shipping occurs.
Character length and limitations: 10 alphanumeric characters
SHIPTOCOUNTRY (Optional) Destination country code.
Character length and limitations: 3 alphanumeric characters
ALTTAXAMT (Optional) Alternate tax amount.
Character length and limitations: 9 numeric characters
Parameter Description
L_DESCn(Required) Item descriptor.
Character length and limitations: 35 alphanumeric characters
L_UPCn(Optional) Product code.
Character length and limitations: 12 alphanumeric characters
Parameter Description
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Example SecureNet Level 3 MasterCard Transaction Parameter String
TRXTYPE=S&TENDER=C&PARTNER=Partner&USER=User&PWD=Password&ACCT=552500000000
0005&EXPDATE=1215&AMT=1.00&BILLTOSTREET=5199 JOHNSON&BILLTOZIP=94588&ALTTAX
AMT=1.00&CUSTVATREGNUM=11111&LOCALTAXAMT=1.00&NATIONALTAXAMT=1.00&COMMCODE=
22222&VATAXAMT=1.00&VATAXPERCENT=10&TAXEXEMPT=Y&DISCOUNT=1.00&FREIGHTAMT=1.
00&DUTYAMT=1.00&SHIPTOZIP=33333&SHIPFROMZIP=44444&SHIPTOCOUNTRY=840&ORDERDA
TE=020725&L_COMMCODE1=123456789ABC&L_DESC1=Line item 1 description&L_UPC1=C
BA987654321&L_QTY1=1&L_UOM1=123456789012&L_COST1=1.00&L_TAXAMT1=1.00&L_TAXR
ATE1=1.00&L_DISCOUNT1=1.00&L_AMT1=1.00&L_TAXTYPE1=TT3
SecureNet Acquiring Solutions Level 3 Visa Parameters
To qualify for Level 3 purchasing card transaction processing, the authorization response for
the transaction must have the commercial card indicator set and one or more line items should
be present in the delayed capture or sale request.
Level 2 transaction parameters marked as Required are required for Level 3 transactions.
Level 3 transactions that do not include the required Level 2 values are rejected.
IMPORTANT:The values required for Level 3 status vary by bank, so contact your bank for
details.
SecureNet Level 2 Visa Parameters for Level 3 Line Item Transactions
L_QTYn(Required) Quantity.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
L_UOMn(Required)Unit of measure/code.
Character length and limitations: 12 alphanumeric characters
L_TAXRATEn(Optional) Tax rate applied.
Character length and limitations: 4 numeric characters
L_TAXTYPEn(Optional) Tax type applied.
Character length and limitations: 4 alphanumeric characters
L_TAXAMTn(Optional)Tax amount.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
L_DISCOUNTn(Optional) Discount amount.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
Parameter Description
PONUM (Required) Purchase identifier. The transaction ID is sent if no value is provided.
Character length and limitations: 25 alphanumeric characters
Parameter Description
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SecureNet Level 3 Visa Extended Data
The parameters listed in the table below apply to Level 3 Visa transactions as extended data.
TAXAMT (Required)Tax amount.
The value must include a decimal and the exact amount to the cent (42.00, not 42).
Do not include comma separators (1234.56 not 1,234.56).
Character length and limitations: numeric
LOCALTAXAMT (Optional) Local tax.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
TAXEXEMPT (Optional) Local tax incl flag.
Character length and limitations: 1 alphanumeric, Y or N
NATIONALTAXAMT (Optional)National tax amount.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
INVNUM (Required) Purchase order number/customer reference ID. The value of PNREF is sent
if the INVNUM parameter is not provided.
Character length and limitations: 9 alphanumeric characters
Parameter Description
COMMCODE (Optional) Commodity code identifier for the business.
Character length and limitations: 4 alphanumeric characters
DISCOUNT (Optional) Discount amount.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
FREIGHTAMT (Optional) Freight amount.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
DUTYAMT (Optional) Duty amount.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
ORDERDATE (Required) Order date. The format is mmddyy with no slashes or dashes. For example,
July 28, 2003 is 072803.
Character length and limitations: 6 numeric characters
SHIPTOZIP (Required) The zip code of the address to which the goods are shipped.
Character length and limitations: 10 alphanumeric characters
SHIPFROMZIP (Required) The postal code (called zip code in the USA) from which shipping occurs.
Character length and limitations: 10 alphanumeric characters
SHIPTOCOUNTRY (Optional) Destination country code.
Character length and limitations: 3 alphanumeric characters
Parameter Description
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SecureNet Level 3 Visa Line Item Detail Records
NOTE:For these values, n is a sequence counter that should begin with 1 and increase in
sequence. Each line item should also contain quantity (L_QTYn) and unit price
(L_COSTn) fields.
VATREGNUM (Required) VAT registration number. Can be part of the registration data or passed
with each transaction.
Character length and limitations: 20 alphanumeric characters
FREIGHTAMT (Required) Unique VAT inv reference number. Can be part of the registration data or
passed with each transaction.
Character length and limitations: 9 alphanumeric characters
CUSTVATREGNUM (Required) Customer VAT Registration Number.
Character length and limitations: 13 alphanumeric characters
VATTAXAMT (Optional)VAT/tax amount (freight/shipping).
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
VATTAXPERCENT (Optional) VAT/tax rate (freight/shipping).
Character length and limitations: 4 numeric characters
Parameter Description
L_COMMCODEn(Optional) Item commodity code.
Character length and limitations: 12 alphanumeric characters
L_DESCn(Required) Item descriptor.
Character length and limitations: 35 alphanumeric characters
L_UPCn(Optional) Product code.
Character length and limitations: 12 alphanumeric characters
L_QTYn(Required) Item quantity.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
L_UOMn(Required) Unit of measure/code.
Character length and limitations: 12 alphanumeric characters
L_COSTn(Required) Unit cost.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
L_TAXAMTn(Optional) VAT/tax amount.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
L_TAXRATEn(Optional) VAT/tax rate.
Character length and limitations: 4 numeric characters
L_DISCOUNTn(Optional) Discount per line item.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
Parameter Description
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Example SecureNet Level 3 Visa Transaction Parameter String
TRXTYPE=S&TENDER=C&PARTNER=Partner&USER=User&PWD=Password&ACCT=411111111111
1111&EXPDATE=1215&AMT=1.00&BILLTOSTREET=5199 JOHNSON&TAXAMT=1.06&BILLTOZIP=
94588&ALTTAXAMT=1.00&CUSTVATREGNUM=11111&LOCALTAXAMT=1.01&NATIONALTAXAMT=1.
02&COMMCODE=22222&VATAXAMT=1.03&VATAXPERCENT=55&TAXEXEMPT=N&DISCOUNT=.50&FR
EIGHTAMT=1.00&DUTYAMT=1.00&SHIPTOZIP=33333&SHIPFROMZIP=44444&SHIPTOCOUNTRY=
840&ORDERDATE=081125&L_COMMCODE1=123456789ABC&L_DESC1=Line item 1 descripti
on&L_UPC1=CBA987654321&L_QTY1=1&L_UOM1=123456789012&L_COST1=1.50&L_TAXAMT1=
1.05&L_TAXRATE1=12&L_DISCOUNT1=.50&L_AMT1=1.00&L_TAXTYPE1=TT1
TSYS Acquiring Solutions Purchasing Card Transaction
Processing
TSYS Acquiring Solutions supports MasterCard and Visa for performing Level 2 and Level 3
purchasing card transactions.
TSYS Acquiring Solutions Level 2 Parameters
TSYS Acquiring Solutions supports MasterCard and Visa for Level 2 purchasing card
transactions.
TSYS Acquiring Solutions indicates in the authorization response whether the credit card in
the transaction is a commercial card. Based in the commercial card indicator, Payflow will
format the Level 2 information in the settlement request.
To get the discount rate, Level 2 parameters marked as required in the following table must be
present .
TSYS Acquiring Solutions Level 2 Parameters
L_AMTn(Optional) Line-item total.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
Parameter Description
PONUM (Required) Customer reference ID.
Character length and limitations: 1 to 17 alphanumeric characters
TAXAMT (Required) Tax amount.
The value must include a decimal and the exact amount to the cent (42.00, not 42).
Do not include comma separators (1234.56 not 1,234.56).
Character length and limitations: numeric
Parameter Description
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Example TSYS Acquiring Solutions Level 2 Visa Transaction Parameter String.
TRXTYPE=S&ACCT=4111111111111111&AMT=20.02&BILLTOCITY=Mountain View&COMMENT1
=L2 Testing&EXPDATE=1215&INVNUM=661254585&BILLTOFIRSTNAME=CardHolder First
Name&BILLTOLASTNAME=CardHolder Last Name&PARTNER=PayPal&PWD=pwd&BILLTOSTATE
=CA&BILLTOSTREET=123 Main St.&TAXAMT=1.01&TAXEXEMPT=N&TENDER=C&USER=user&BI
LLTOZIP=94043
TSYS Acquiring Solutions Level 3 MasterCard Parameters
To qualify for Level 3 purchasing card transaction processing, the authorization response for
the transaction must have the commercial card indicator set and one or more line items should
be present in the delayed capture or sale request.
Level 2 transaction parameters marked as Required are required for Level 3 transactions.
Level 3 transactions that do not include the required Level 2 values are rejected.
IMPORTANT:The values required for Level 3 status vary by bank, so contact your bank for
details.
TSYS Acquiring Solutions Level 2 MasterCard Parameters Required for Level 3
Line Item Transactions
TAXEXEMPT (Optional) Tax amount identifier.
Character length and limitations: 1 alpha character, Y or N
Parameter Description
PONUM (Required) Purchase identifier. The transaction ID is sent if no value is provided.
Character length and limitations: 25 alphanumeric characters
TAXAMT (Required)Tax amount.
The value must include a decimal and the exact amount to the cent (42.00, not 42).
Do not include comma separators (1234.56 not 1,234.56).
Character length and limitations: numeric
LOCALTAXAMT (Optional) Local tax.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
TAXEXEMPT (Optional) Local tax incl flag.
Character length and limitations: 1 alphanumeric, Y or N
NATIONALTAXAMT (Optional)National tax amount.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
INVNUM (Required) Purchase order number/customer reference ID. The value of PNREF is sent
if the INVNUM parameter is not provided.
Character length and limitations: 9 alphanumeric characters
Parameter Description
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TSYS Acquiring Solutions Level 3 MasterCard Extended Data
The parameters listed in the table below apply to Level 3 MasterCard transactions as extended
data.
TSYS Acquiring Solutions Level 3 MasterCard Line Item Detail Records
NOTE:For these values, n is a sequence counter that should begin with 1 and increase in
sequence. Each line item should also contain quantity (L_QTY<n>) and unit price
(L_COST<n>) fields.
Parameter Description
FREIGHTAMT (Optional) Freight amount.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
DUTYAMT (Optional) Duty amount.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
SHIPTOZIP (Required) The zip code of the address to which the goods are shipped.
Character length and limitations: 10 alphanumeric characters
SHIPFROMZIP (Required) The postal code (called zip code in the USA) from which shipping occurs.
Character length and limitations: 10 alphanumeric characters
SHIPTOCOUNTRY (Optional) Destination country code.
Character length and limitations: 3 alphanumeric characters
ALTTAXAMT (Optional) Alternate tax amount.
Character length and limitations: 9 numeric characters
Parameter Description
L_DESCn(Required) Item descriptor.
Character length and limitations: 35 alphanumeric characters
L_UPCn(Optional) Product code.
Character length and limitations: 12 alphanumeric characters
L_QTYn(Required) Quantity.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
L_UOMn(Required)Unit of measure/code.
Character length and limitations: 12 alphanumeric characters
L_TAXRATEn(Optional) Tax rate applied.
Character length and limitations: 4 numeric characters
L_TAXTYPEn(Optional) Tax type applied.
Character length and limitations: 4 alphanumeric characters
L_TAXAMTn(Optional)Tax amount.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
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Example TSYS Acquiring Solutions Level 3 MasterCard Transaction Parameter
String
TRXTYPE=S&TENDER=C&PARTNER=Partner&USER=User&PWD=Password&ACCT=552500000000
0005&EXPDATE=1215&AMT=1.00&BILLTOSTREET=5199 JOHNSON&BILLTOZIP=94588&ALTTAX
AMT=1.00&CUSTVATREGNUM=11111&LOCALTAXAMT=1.00&NATIONALTAXAMT=1.00&COMMCODE=
22222&VATAXAMT=1.00&VATAXPERCENT=10&TAXEXEMPT=Y&DISCOUNT=1.00&FREIGHTAMT=1.
00&DUTYAMT=1.00&SHIPTOZIP=33333&SHIPFROMZIP=44444&SHIPTOCOUNTRY=840&ORDERDA
TE=020725&L_COMMCODE1=123456789ABC&L_DESC1=Line item 1 description&L_UPC1=C
BA987654321&L_QTY1=1&L_UOM1=123456789012&L_COST1=1.00&L_TAXAMT1=1.00&L_TAXR
ATE1=1.00&L_DISCOUNT1=1.00&L_AMT1=1.00&L_TAXTYPE1=TT3
TSYS Acquiring Solutions Level 3 Visa Parameters
To qualify for Level 3 purchasing card transaction processing, the authorization response for
the transaction must have the commercial card indicator set and one or more line items should
be present in the delayed capture or sale request.
Level 2 transaction parameters marked as Required are required for Level 3 transactions.
Level 3 transactions that do not include the required Level 2 values are rejected.
IMPORTANT:The values required for Level 3 status vary by bank, so contact your bank for
details.
TSYS Acquiring Solutions Level 2 Visa Parameters for Level 3 Line Item
Transactions
L_DISCOUNTn(Optional) Discount amount.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
Parameter Description
PONUM (Required) Purchase identifier. The transaction ID is sent if no value is provided.
Character length and limitations: 25 alphanumeric characters
TAXAMT (Required)Tax amount.
The value must include a decimal and the exact amount to the cent (42.00, not 42).
Do not include comma separators (1234.56 not 1,234.56).
Character length and limitations: numeric
LOCALTAXAMT (Optional) Local tax.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
TAXEXEMPT (Optional) Local tax incl flag.
Character length and limitations: 1 alphanumeric, Y or N
NATIONALTAXAMT (Optional)National tax amount.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
Parameter Description
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The parameters listed in the table below apply to Level 3 Visa transactions as extended data.
INVNUM (Required) Purchase order number/customer reference ID. The value of PNREF is sent
if the INVNUM parameter is not provided.
Character length and limitations: 9 alphanumeric characters
Parameter Description
COMMCODE (Optional) Commodity code identifier for the business.
Character length and limitations: 4 alphanumeric characters
DISCOUNT (Optional) Discount amount.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
FREIGHTAMT (Optional) Freight amount.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
DUTYAMT (Optional) Duty amount.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
ORDERDATE (Required) Order date. The format is yymmdd with no slashes or dashes. For example,
January 28, 2013 is 130128.
Character length and limitations: 6 numeric characters
SHIPTOZIP (Required) The zip code of the address to which the goods are shipped.
Character length and limitations: 10 alphanumeric characters
SHIPFROMZIP (Required) The postal code (called zip code in the USA) from which shipping occurs.
Character length and limitations: 10 alphanumeric characters
SHIPTOCOUNTRY (Optional) Destination country code.
Character length and limitations: 3 alphanumeric characters
VATREGNUM (Required) VAT registration number. Can be part of the registration data or passed
with each transaction.
Character length and limitations: 20 alphanumeric characters
FREIGHTAMT (Required) Unique VAT inv reference number. Can be part of the registration data or
passed with each transaction.
Character length and limitations: 9 alphanumeric characters
CUSTVATREGNUM (Required) Customer VAT Registration Number.
Character length and limitations: 13 alphanumeric characters
VATTAXAMT (Optional)VAT/tax amount (freight/shipping).
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
VATTAXPERCENT (Optional) VAT/tax rate (freight/shipping).
Character length and limitations: 4 numeric characters
Parameter Description
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TSYS Acquiring Solutions Level 3 Visa Line Item Detail Records
NOTE:For these values, n is a sequence counter that should begin with 1 and increase in
sequence. Each line item should also contain quantity (L_QTYn) and unit price
(L_COSTn) fields.
Example TSYS Acquiring Solutions Level 3 Visa Transaction Parameter String
TRXTYPE=S&TENDER=C&PARTNER=Partner&USER=User&PWD=Password&ACCT=411111111111
1111&EXPDATE=1215&AMT=1.00&BILLTOSTREET=5199 JOHNSON&TAXAMT=1.06&BILLTOZIP=
94588&ALTTAXAMT=1.00&CUSTVATREGNUM=11111&LOCALTAXAMT=1.01&NATIONALTAXAMT=1.
02&COMMCODE=22222&VATAXAMT=1.03&VATAXPERCENT=55&TAXEXEMPT=N&DISCOUNT=.50&FR
EIGHTAMT=1.00&DUTYAMT=1.00&SHIPTOZIP=33333&SHIPFROMZIP=44444&SHIPTOCOUNTRY=
840&ORDERDATE=130125&L_COMMCODE1=123456789ABC&L_DESC1=Line item 1 descripti
on&L_UPC1=CBA987654321&L_QTY1=1&L_UOM1=123456789012&L_COST1=1.50&L_TAXAMT1=
1.05&L_TAXRATE1=12&L_DISCOUNT1=.50&L_AMT1=1.00&L_TAXTYPE1=TT1
Parameter Description
L_COMMCODEn(Optional) Item commodity code.
Character length and limitations: 12 alphanumeric characters
L_DESCn(Required) Item descriptor.
Character length and limitations: 35 alphanumeric characters
L_UPCn(Optional) Product code.
Character length and limitations: 12 alphanumeric characters
L_QTYn(Required) Item quantity.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
L_UOMn(Required) Unit of measure/code.
Character length and limitations: 12 alphanumeric characters
L_COSTn(Required) Unit cost.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
L_TAXAMTn(Optional) VAT/tax amount.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
L_TAXRATEn(Optional) VAT/tax rate.
Character length and limitations: 4 numeric characters
L_DISCOUNTn(Optional) Discount per line item.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
L_AMTn(Optional) Line-item total.
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
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Vantiv Purchasing Card Transaction Processing
The following parameters are recommended to obtain the best rates for Level 2 and Level 3
purchasing card transactions with Vantiv.
Vantiv Purchasing Parameters
Vantiv Purchasing Card Line Item Parameters
Line item data (Level 3) describes the details of the item purchased and can be passed for each
transaction. The convention for passing line item data in name-value pairs is that each name-
value starts with L_ and ends with n where n is the line item number. For example L_QTY0=1
is the quantity for line item 0 and is equal to 1, with n starting at 0. In addition, the
SHIPFROMZIP parameter is required for Level 3 transactions.
Field Description
SHIPTOCOUNTRY (Optional) Destination country code. Visa and MasterCard are different.
Character length and limitations: 3 alpha characters
DISCOUNT (Optional) Discount amount on total sale
Character length and limitations: 10 currency characters
DUTYAMT (Optional) Sometimes called import tax. If the currency uses a decimal, then the
value must include a decimal and the exact amount to the cent (42.00, not 42). Do
not include comma separators (1234.56 not 1,234.56).
Character length and limitations: 10 currency characters
FREIGHTAMT Character length and limitations: 10 currency characters
PONUM (Optional) Purchase order number / merchant-related data.
Character length and limitations: 25 alphanumeric characters, provides best rate when
used
SHIPFROMZIP (Optional) The postal code (called zip code in the USA) from which shipping occurs.
Character length and limitations: 9 numeric characters, provides best rate when used
SHIPTOZIP (Optional) Ship to postal code (called zip code in the USA).
Character length and limitations: 9 numeric characters, provides best rate when used
TAXAMT (Optional) Tax amount. The value must include a decimal and the exact amount to the
cent (42.00, not 42). Do not include comma separators (1234.56 not 1,234.56).
Character length and limitations: 10 currency characters
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WorldPay Purchasing Cards Transaction Processing
The following parameters are recommended to obtain the best rates for Level 2 and Level 3
purchasing card transactions with WorldPay.
WorldPay Level 2 Parameters
Pass the following WorldPay Level 2 parameters to get the discount rate.
WorldPay Level 2 parameters
Field Description
L_QTYn(Required) Quantity (whole units only).
Character length and limitations: 10 numeric characters
L_COMMCODEn(Optional) Item commodity code.
Character length and limitations: 12alphanumeric characters
L_DESCn(Optional) Item description.
Character length and limitations: 35 alphanumeric characters
L_UOMn(Optional) Item unit of measure.
Character length and limitations: 3 alpha characters
L_COSTn(Optional) Cost per item, excluding tax.
Character length and limitations: 10 currency characters
L_UPCn(Optional) Supplier specific product code.
Character length and limitations: 12 alphanumeric characters
L_DISCOUNTn(Optional) Discount per line item.
Character length and limitations: 10 currency characters
L_AMTn(Optional) Total line item amount including tax and discount. + for debit, - for credits.
Character length and limitations: 10 currency characters
L_TAXAMTn(Optional) Line item tax amount.
Character length and limitations: 10 currency characters
Level 2 Parameters Description
ALTTAXAMT (Optional) Alternate tax amount.
Character length and limitations: 8 alphanumeric characters
COMMCODE (Optional) Summary commodity code identifier for the business.
Character length and limitations: 4 alphanumeric characters
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COUNTRYCODE (Optional) Country code.
Character length and limitations: 3 alphanumeric characters
CUSTDATA (Optional) Generic data the merchant can pass to the WorldPay processor.
Character length and limitations: 95 alphanumeric characters
CUSTOMERID (Optional) Purchase order number.
Character length and limitations: 95 alphanumeric characters
CUSTOMERNUMBER (Optional) Customer number.
Character length and limitations: 95 alphanumeric characters
DISCOUNT (Optional) Discount amount on total sale.
Character length and limitations: 10 currency characters
DLNAME (Optional) Account holder’s driver license name.
Character length and limitations: 95characters
DLNUM (Optional) Account holder’s driver license number.
Character length and limitations: 95 alphanumeric characters
DOB (Optional) Account holder’s date of birth in the format MMDDYYYY. For example, July
28, 2011 is represented as: 07282011
Character length and limitations: 8 characters
DUTYAMT (Optional) Sometimes called import tax.
Character length and limitations: The value must include a decimal and the exact
amount to the cent (42.00, not 42). Do not include comma separators (1234.56 not
1,234.56). 10 currency characters
FREIGHTAMT (Optional) Total freight amount.
Character length and limitations: The value must include a decimal and the exact
amount to the cent (42.00, not 42). Do not include comma separators (1234.56 not
1,234.56). 10 currency characters
INVNUM (Optional) Merchant invoice number for the transaction.
Character length and limitations: 95 alphanumeric characters
MERCHANTDESCR (Optional) Description of product.
Character length and limitations: 50 alphanumeric characters
MERCHANTINVNUM (Optional) Merchant invoice number.
Character length and limitations: 25 alphanumeric characters
MERCHANTVATNUM (Optional) Merchant value added tax number.
Character length and limitations: 95 alphanumericcharacters
MERCHANTZIP (Optional) 5- to 9-digit zip (postal) code excluding spaces, dashes, and nonnumeric
characters where the transaction took place.
If you are a third-party biller (bill for services or goods rendered by another entity),
you must enter the postal code that corresponds to the seller’s location.
Character length and limitations: 15 alphanumeric characters
Level 2 Parameters Description
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Pass the following WorldPay Level 3 parameters to get the discount rate.
WorldPay Level 3 parameters
MISCDATA (Optional) Miscellaneous data.
Character length and limitations: 95 alphanumeric characters
ORDERDATE (Required) Order date. The format is MMDDYY with no slashes or dashes. For example,
July 28, 2011 is 072811.
Character length and limitations: 6 numeric characters
PONUM (Optional) Purchase order number.
Character length and limitations: 25 alphanumeric characters
SHIPTOZIP (Optional) Ship to postal code (called zip code in the USA).
Character length and limitations: 9 numeric characters
TAXAMT (Optional) Sales tax.
The value must include a decimal and the exact amount to the cent (42.00, not 42).
Do not include comma separators (1234.56 not 1,234.56). To qualify for Level 2
discounts, this value must not be all zeros or blank spaces.
Character length and limitations: numeric
TAXEXEMPT (Optional) Indicates whether the customer is tax exempt. It is one of the following
values:
-Y – The customer is tax exempt.
-N – The customer is not tax exempt (default).
Character length and limitations: 1alpha character
VATINVNUM (Optional) Value added tax invoice number.
Character length and limitations: 95 alphanumeric characters
VATNUM (Optional) Customer valued added tax number.
Character length and limitations: 95 alphanumeric characters
VATTAXAMT (Optional) VAT/tax amount (freight/shipping).
Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters
VATTAXRATE (Optional) VAT/tax rate (freight/shipping).
Character length and limitations: 4 numeric characters
Level 3 Parameters Description
L_ALTTAXAMTn(Optional) Alternate tax amount for this item.
Character length and limitations: 8 numeric characters plus decimal: XXXX.XX
Level 2 Parameters Description
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L_ALTTAXRATEn(Optional) Alternate tax rate for this item.
Character length and limitations: 4 numeric characters plus decimal: XX.XX
L_ALTTAXIDn(Optional) Alternate tax identifier for this item.
Character length and limitations: 95 alphanumeric characters
L_EXTAMTn(Optional) Extended item amount.
Character length and limitations: 8 numeric characters
L_TAXTYPEn(Optional) Tax type applied.
Character length and limitations: 4 alphanumeric characters
L_COMMCODEn(Optional) Item commodity code.
Character length and limitations: 35 alphanumeric characters
L_DESCn(Optional) Item description.
Character length and limitations: 10 currency characters
L_AMTn(Optional) Total line item amount including tax. + for debit, - for credits
Character length and limitations: Must include a decimal and be exact to the cent
(42.00, not 42) and exclude comma separators (1234.56 not 1,234.56). Examples:
tip=3.00, convenience charge=2.00. 12 numeric characters
L_SKUn(Optional) Item’s supplier stock keeping unit (SKU) number or product code.
Character length and limitations: 8 numeric characters
L_QTYn(Required) Quantity (whole units only).
Character length and limitations: 10 numeric characters
L_CARRIERSERVICELEV
ELCODEn
(Optional) Service code.
Character length and limitations: 1 alphanumeric character
L_COSTn(Optional) Item freight amount.
Character length and limitations: Must include a decimal and be exact to the cent
(42.00, not 42) and exclude comma separators (1234.56 not 1,234.56). Examples:
tip=3.00, convenience charge=2.00. 10 currency characters
L_UOMn(Optional) Item unit of measure.
Character length and limitations: 3 alpha characters
L_TAXAMTn(Optional) Item tax amount.
Character length and limitations: Must include a decimal and be exact to the cent
(42.00, not 42) and exclude comma separators (1234.56 not 1,234.56). Examples:
tip=3.00, convenience charge=2.00. 12 numeric characters
L_TAXRATEn(Optional) Tax rate for this item.
Character length and limitations: 4 numeric characters plus decimal:XXXX
Level 3 Parameters Description
Submitting Purchasing Card Level 2 and 3 Transactions
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DPayflow Header Parameters
The Payflow header parameters can be used to bypass Payflow and send a request message
directly to PayPal. They can also be used to post transactions directly to the Payflow servers
without installing an SDK. This appendix includes the following sections:
-“Sending Requests Directly to PayPal Bypassing Payflow” on page 207
-“Posting Transactions Directly Without the Payflow SDK” on page 208
Sending Requests Directly to PayPal Bypassing Payflow
Payflow will ignore the request parameters you pass and will forward them to PayPal when
you declare PAYPAL-NVP=Y in the request header. Declaring PAYPAL-NVP=Y in the request
header is required when passing negative discount amounts to PayPal through Payflow.
Please note that passing PAYPAL-NVP=Y in the request header changes the format of the
response message you receive from Payflow. For example, if PAYPAL-NVP=Y is NOT
declared in the header, the Payflow response message is formatted as follows:
RESULT=0&RESPMSG=Approved&TOKEN=EC-
868676987J8393917&CORRELATIONID=5f817d830101
If the request header PAYPAL-NVP=Y is declared, the response returned from Payflow
includes bracketed numbers next to the names of the response parameters. These bracketed
numbers are length tags indicating the length of the values returned. The following is a
response message that contains length tags:
RESULT=0&RESPMSG=Approved&TOKEN[20]=EC-
97J718043X120051H&TIMESTAMP[20]=2012-10-
11T15:19:37Z&CORRELATIONID[13]=274f8d4493dbe&ACK[7]=Success&VERSION[
4]=92.0&BUILD[7]=3893058
You can also use length tags in the Payflow request message to pass the special characters of
"&" and "=" in the values sent. See “Using Special Characters In Values” on page 51 for more
information.
Express Checkout for Payflow
For information on using the PayPal Express Checkout API with Payflow, see the Express
Checkout for Payflow Pro integration guide.
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The Payflow SDK is recommended for .NET and Java users to simplify the Payflow
integration. Developers who prefer to write code in other programming languages can go to
the PayPal Labs integration wizard web site (https://www.paypal-
labs.com/integrationwizard/index.php.). The wizard generates customizable code samples in
languages such as PHP.
Developers also have the option to post transactions directly to the Payflow servers using the
Payflow message protocol, without the need to install an SDK. This section describes the
HTTP headers that are required to post transactions directly to the Payflow servers.
The Payflow Message Protocol
What is the Payflow message protocol and what are its advantages?
PayPal’s Payflow message protocol is an HTTP-compatible protocol for transactions. The
HTTP-compliant implementation of this protocol has the following goals:
-It enhances flexibility to developers integrating with the Payflow Service. Merchants can
use the protocol in either of these ways:
– Using a Payflow SDK such as .NET or Java that uses this protocol.
– Integrating this protocol directly into your own client application without using an SDK.
– It increases reliability through adherence to open standards.
– Built-in tools to prevent duplicate transactions and authorizations.
-The Payflow message protocol provides the underlying transport for application-level
transactions, using either the Payflow name-value pair or XMLPay 2.0 format. All
transaction data as documented in this guide is embedded in the body of a standard HTTPS
POST and POSTed to the URLs specified.
What is the disadvantage of building your own integration?
Since you are building your own integration, you will need to add your own error handling,
retry logic and duplicate transaction handling within your code.
NOTE:If you prefer not to write your own client, you can use the .NET SDK, which can also
be used with classic ASP, or the Java SDK if appropriate. See “Payflow SDK” on
page 49 for more information about the SDKs.
What code changes are required when migrating from a previous Payflow SDKs to this
service?
The Payflow HTTPS service uses the same name-value-pair parameters or XMLPay schema
as found in the current SDKs. The the only code change needed is the way you communicate
with the Payflow servers. Instead of using an SDK to send the data, you will use the methods
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available in your programming language of choice to send the data via HTTPS. For example,
if you use PHP, you might choose to use cURL.
Payflow Message Protocol Headers
In addition to the Payflow parameters that you pass in your request, you must set the request
headers described in the following table.
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Header Name Description
X-VPS-REQUEST-ID (Required) A unique identifier for each request, whether the request is a single
name-value transaction or an XMLPay 2.0 document with multiple
transactions. This identifier is associated with all the transactions in that
particular request.
X-VPS-REQUEST-ID is made up of 1 to 32 printable characters. You must
provide the X-VPS-REQUEST-ID value in the transaction request. The server
uses the X-VPS-REQUEST-ID to check for duplicate transaction requests.
When a transaction request is received, the server checks the requests table to
see if the X-VPS-REQUEST-ID has been used before by this merchant.
If the X-VPS-REQUEST-ID has been used before, the server views it as a retry
transaction and the transaction is treated as a duplicate. The response to the
original transaction request is returned and “DUPLICATE=1” is appended to the
response indicating that this transaction is a duplicate. In Manager, you will see
these DUPLICATE transactions with a TENDER type of “N”.
IMPORTANT:If you send in a NEW transaction with a previously used X-
VPS-REQUEST-ID, the server ignores the new data and returns
the response to the original transaction associated with that X-
VPS-REQUEST-ID.
It is VERY IMPORTANT that you check for DUPLICATE=1 and if you receive
it and the transaction is not a re-attempt of the original request of a failed
transaction, you must change the Request ID.
If the X-VPS-REQUEST-ID has not been used before, the server stores the X-
VPS-REQUEST-ID to ensure that the X-VPS-REQUEST-ID is not reused and
then runs the associated transactions. Duplicate checking is designed for short-
term retries (a few minutes to a few hours after the original transaction). The X-
VPS-REQUEST-ID is stored for a minimum of 7 to 8 days; however, retries
should not be sent so long after the original transaction.
NOTE:Any transaction with an ID older than 8 days will be treated as a new
transaction.
The X-VPS-REQUEST-ID check is only available if the database is up and
available. If for some reason the database is down, transactions (authorizations
and sales) will continue to be processed as normal; however, DUPLICATE=-1
(negative one) will be returned to alert you that the database is down and there
is no duplicate check being performed.
NOTE:Buyer Authentication: E-Verify Enrollment, Z-Validate Authentication
transactions and PayPal Express Checkout: SetExpressCheckout and
GetExpressCheckout transactions do not use duplicate suppression and
will not return DUPLICATE=1
X-VPS-CLIENT-TIMEOUT (Required) Time-out value in seconds. A transaction times out if the elapsed
time between ending the original transaction request and receiving the
transaction response exceeds the value of X-VPS-CLIENT-TIMEOUT. The
default value is 45.
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Standard HTTP Headers Required
Transaction Message
The transaction message communicates the initial transaction data to the server. It is made up
of the transaction request and response.
URLs for Sending Messages
Use the following URLs for sending transactions to PayPal’s Payflow Production servers:
Production (Live): https://payflowpro.paypal.com/
Pilot (Test): https://pilot-payflowpro.paypal.com/
Transaction Request
The transaction request consists of a transaction request header and body.
Name-Value Pair Transaction Request Header
Content-Type: text/name value
Content-Length: 233
Connection: close
Host: payflowpro.verisign.com
X-VPS-REQUEST-ID: [See Required Payflow Parameters above]
X-VPS-CLIENT-TIMEOUT: 45
X-VPS-VIT-[See Integrator-Provided Data below]
X-VPS-VIT-[See Integrator-Provided Data below]
The following is an example of a transaction request header associated with a message in
name-value format. For XMLPay, it would follow the same format except the content-type
would be text/xml and the body of the request and response would contain the XML
document.
Header Name Description
Connection State of the connection. The server returns the value close to close the
connection after the response is sent.
Content-Length (Required) Size of message body.
Content-Type (Required) Provide one of the following values:
-text/name value, transaction request body is in name-value pair format.
-text/xml, transaction request body is in XMLPay 2.0 format.
Host (Required) Provide one of the two host URLs:
-Production: payflowpro.paypal.com
-Pilot: pilot-payflowpro.paypal.com
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Name-Value Pair Transaction Request Body
The transaction request body contains the transaction information. The following is an
example transaction request body in name-value pair format.
TRXTYPE[1]=S&ACCT[16]=5105105105105100&EXPDATE[4]=0109&TENDER[1]=C&INVNUM[8
]=INV12345&AMT[5]=25.12&PONUM[7]=PO12345&STREET[23]=123 Main
St.&ZIP[5]=12345&USER[6]=jsmith&VENDOR[6]=jsmith&PARTNER[6]=PayPal&PWD[8]=t
esting1
NOTE:The bracketed numbers are length tags which allow you to use the special characters
of "&" and "=" in the value sent. See “Using Special Characters In Values” on page 51
for more information.
The Request Body should NOT be URL-encoded. Pass the data as a standard data and use the
length tags if needed.
Transaction Response
The transaction response consists of a transaction response header and body.
Name-Value Pair Transaction Response Header
The following is an example transaction response header associated with a message in name-
value format.
Connection: close
Server: VPS-3.028.00
Date: Mon, 16 May 2005 22:48:06 GMT
Content-Type: text/name value
Content-Length: 145
X-VPS-REQUEST-ID: [Same ID as sent]
Name-Value Pair Transaction Response Body
The transaction response body contains the response to the request. The following is an
example response body in name-value format.
RESULT=0&PNREF=V53A0A30B542&RESPMSG=Approved&AUTHCODE=882PNI&AVSADDR=X&AVSZ
IP=X&IAVS=X&PREFPSMSG=No Rules Triggered&POSTFPSMSG=No Rules Triggered
Integrator-Provided Data
These headers are extensions to the Payflow message protocol. The extension parameters
describe the specific version of a client and the client’s environment. Send the applicable
parameters to PayPal in the transaction request headers.
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NOTE:The parameters in this section are not required but it is highly recommended you send
them.
Payflow Recommended Headers
Header Name Description
X-VPS-VIT-INTEGRATION-PRODUCT Identifies the integration product that calls the PayPal server.
Format: String
Examples: iPayment, ColdFusion, MIVA, shopping cart
Default Value: Blank
X-VPS-VIT-INTEGRATION-VERSION Version of the software as defined by the integrator/vendor.
Limited to the major version and one digit of the minor version
(can include alphanumeric characters, not just digits).
Format: String <Major Version>.<Minor Version>
Examples: 1.1, 4.5, 10.0, Linux2.1
Default Value: Blank
X-VPS-VIT-OS-NAME Name of operating system on which the client is running.
Format: String
Examples: Linux, SunOS, Windows 2000, Windows NT,
Windows XP, Mac OS X, Free BSD
Default Value: Blank
X-VPS-VIT-OS-VERSION Version of operating system on which the client is running.
Format: String XXX.X
Example: 2.4
Default Value: Blank
X-VPS-VIT-RUNTIME-VERSION Version of runtime environment of the language in which the
client is written and is running.
Format: String XXX.XE
Examples: 10.1, 2.5
Default Value: Blank
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EVERBOSITY: Processor-Specific
Transaction Results
Set the VERBOSITY parameter to HIGH to view the processor’s raw response values and
additional values. This setting returns multiple parameters. Select only the returned parameters
that you want to handle and disregard the rest.
NOTE:VERBOSITY is being deprecated in future Gateway releases.
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FISO Country Codes
The Gateway API uses the International Standards Organization (ISO) 3166-1 numeric
country codes in the following fields: BILLTOCOUNTRY and SHIPTOCOUNTRY. For a
complete list of the current officially assigned ISO 3166-1 numeric country codes, refer to:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISO_3166-1_numeric
NOTE:If PayPal is your acquirer, refer instead to the “Countries and Regions Supported by
PayPal” on page 241.
ISO Country Codes
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GCodes Used by FDMS South Only
The following codes are used by FDMS South only.
-“MasterCard Country Codes for FDMS South Only” on page 219
-“Visa Country Codes” on page 226
-“Units of Measure” on page 233
MasterCard Country Codes for FDMS South Only
ALBANIA ALB
ALGERIA DZA
AMERICAN SAMOA ASM
ANDORRA AND
ANGOLA AGO
ANGUILLA AIA
ANTARCTICA ATA
ANTIGUA ATG
APHGANISTAN AFG
ARGENTINA ARG
ARMENIA ARN
ARUBA ABW
AUSTRALIA AUS
AUSTRIA AUT
AZERBAIJAN AZE
BAHAMAS BHS
BAHRAIN BHR
BANGLADESH BGD
BARBADOS BRB
BELARUS BLR
BELGIUM BEL
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BELIZE BLZ
BENIN BEN
BERMUDA BMU
BHUTAN BTN
BOLIVIA BOL
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA BIH
BOTSWANA BWA
BOUVET ISLAND BVT
BRAZIL BRA
BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY IOT
BRUNEI BRN
BULGARIA BGR
BURKINA FASO BFA
BURUNDI BDI
CAMBODIA KHM
CANADA CAN
CAPE VERDE CPV
CAYMAN ISLANDS CYM
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC CAF
CHAD TCD
CHILE CHL
CHINA CHN
CHRISTMAS ISLAND CXR
CMEROON, UNITED REP. CMR
COCOS (KEELING) ISLANDS CCK
COLOMBIA COL
COMOROS COM
CONGO GOG
COOK ISLANDS COK
COSTA RICA CRI
COTED’IVOIRE CIV
CROATIA HRV
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CYPRUS CYP
CZECH REPUBLIC CZE
DENMARK DNK
DJIBOUTI DJI
DOMINICA DMA
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC DOM
EL SALVADOR SLV
EQUATORIAL GUINEA GNQ
ESTONIA EST
ETHIOPIA ETH
FAEROE ISLANDS FRO
FALKLAND ISLANDS (MALVINAS) FLK
FIJI FJI
FINLAND FIN
FRANCE FRA
FRENCH GUIANA GUF
FRENCH POLYNESIA PYF
FRENCH SOUTHERN TERRITORIES ATF
GABON GAB
GAMBIA GMB
GEORGIA GEO
GERMAN DEMOCRATIC REP DDR
GERMANY DEU
GHANA GHA
GIBRALTAR GIB
GREECE GRC
GREENLAND GRL
GRENADA GRD
GUADALUPE GLP
GUAM GUM
GUATEMALA GTM
GUINEA GIN
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GUINEA-BISSAU GNB
GUYANA GUY
HAITI HTI
HEARD AND MCDONALD ISLANDS HMD
HONDURAS HND
HONG KONG HKG
HUNGARY HUN
ICELAND ISL
INDIA IND
INDONESIA IDN
IRAN IRN
IRAQ IRQ
IRELAND IRL
ISRAEL ISR
ITALY ITA
JAMAICA JAM
JAPAN JPN
JORDAN JOR
KAZAKHSTAN KAZ
KENYA KEN
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF KOR
KUWAIT KWT
KYRGYZSTAN KGZ
LAO PEOPLES DEMOCRATIC LAO
LATVIA LVA
LEBANON LBN
LESOTHO LSO
LIBERIA LBR
LIBYAN ARAB JAMAHIRIYA LBY
LIECHTNSTIEN LIE
LITHUANIA LTU
LUXEMBOURG LUX
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MACAU MAC
MALAYSIA MYS
MALDIVES MDV
MALI MLI
MALTA MLT
MANACO MCO
MARSHALL ISLANDS MHL
MARTINIQUE MTQ
MAURITANIA MRT
MAURITIUS MUS
MEXICO MEX
MICRONESIA FSM
MOLDOVA MDA
MONGOLIA MNG
MONTSERRAT MSR
MOROCCO MAR
MOZAMBIQUE MOZ
MYANMAR MMR
NAMIBIA NAM
NAURU NRU
NEGEL SEN
NEPAL NPL
NETHERLANDS NLD
NETHERLANDS ANTILLES ANT
NEW CALEDONIA NCL
NEW ZEALAND NZL
NICARAGUA NIC
NIGER NER
NIGERIA NGA
NIUE NIU
NORFOLK ISLAND NFK
NORTHERN MARIANA ISLAND MNP
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NORWAY NOR
OMAN OMN
PAKISTAN PAK
PALAU PLW
PANAMA PAN
PAPUA NEW GUINEA PNG
PARAGUAY PRY
PERU PER
PHILIPPINES PHI
PITCAIRN ISLAND PCN
POLAND POL
PORTUGAL PRT
PUERTO RICO PRI
QATAR QAT
REUNION REU
ROMANIA ROM
RUSSIAN FEDERATION RUS
RWANDA RWA
SAMOA WSM
SAN MARINO SMR
SAN TOME AND PRICIPEL STP
SAUDI ARABIA SAU
SEYCHELLES SYC
SIERRA LEONA SLE
SINGAPORE SGP
ST. HELENA SHN
ST. KITTS-NEVIS-ANGUILLA KNA
ST. LUCIA LCA
ST. PIERRE AND MIQUELON SPM
ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES VCT
SUDAN SDN
SURINAME SUR
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SVALBARD AND JAN MAYEN ISLANDS SJM
SWAZILAND SWZ
SWEDEN SWE
SWITZERLAND CHE
SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC SYR
TAIWAN, PROVIDENCE OF CHINA TWN
TAJIKISTAN TJK
TANZANIA, UNITED REPUBLIC TZA
THAILAND THA
TOGO TGO
TOKELAU TKL
TONGA TON
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO TTO
TUNISIA TUN
TURKEY TR
TURKMENISTAN TM
TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS TC
TUVALU TUV
U.S. MINOR OUTLYING ISL. UMI
UGANDA UGA
UKRAINE UKR
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES ARE
UNITED KINGDOM GBR
UNITED STATES USA
URUGUAY URY
UZBEKISTAN UZB
VANUATU VUT
VATICAN CITY STATE VAT
VENEZUELA VEN
VIETNAM VNM
VIRGIN ISLANDS BRITISH VGB
VIRGIN ISLANDS US VIR
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WALLIS AND FUTUNA IS WLF
WESTERN SAHARA ESH
YEMEN YEM
YUGOSLAVIA YUG
ZAIRE ZAR
ZAMBIA ZMB
ZIMBABWE RHO
ALBANIA AL
ALGERIA DZ
AMERICAN SAMOA AS
ANDORRA AD
ANGOLA AO
ANGUILLA AI
ANTARCTICA AQ
ANTIGUA AG
APHGANISTAN AF
ARGENTINA AR
ARMENIA AM
ARUBA AW
AUSTRALIA AU
AUSTRIA AT
AZERBAIJAN AZ
BAHAMAS BS
BAHRAIN BH
BANGLADESH BD
BARBADOS BB
BELARUS BY
BELGIUM BE
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BELIZE BZ
BENIN BJ
BERMUDA BM
BHUTAN BT
BOLIVIA BO
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA BA
BOTSWANA BW
BOUVET ISLAND BV
BRAZIL BR
BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY IO
BRUNEI BN
BULGARIA BG
BURKINA FASO BF
BURUNDI BI
CAMBODIA KH
CANADA CA
CAPE VERDE CV
CAYMAN ISLANDS KY
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC CF
CHAD TD
CHILE CL
CHINA CN
CHRISTMAS ISLAND CX
CMEROON, UNITED REP. CM
COLOMBIA CO
COMOROS KM
CONGO CG
COOK ISLANDS CK
COSTA RICA CR
COTED’IVOIRE CI
CROATIA HR
CYPRUS CY
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CZECH REPUBLIC CZ
DENMARK DK
DJIBOUTI DJ
DOMINICA DM
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC DO
EAST TIMOR TP
ECUADOR EC
EGYPT EG
EL SALVADOR SV
EQUATORIAL GUINEA GQ
ESTONIA EE
ETHIOPIA ET
FAEROE ISLANDS FK
FALKLAND ISLANDS (MALVINAS) FK
FIJI FJ
FINLAND FI
FRANCE FR
FRENCH GUIANA GF
FRENCH METROPOLITAN FX
FRENCH POLYNESIA PF
FRENCH SOUTHERN TERRITORIES TF
GABON GA
GAMBIA GM
GEORGIA GE
GERMANY DE
GHANA GH
GIBRALTER GI
GREECE GR
GREENLAND GL
GRENADA GD
GUADALUPE GP
GUAM GU
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Visa Country Codes G
GUATEMALA GT
GUINEA GN
GUINEA-BISSAU GW
GUYANA GY
HAITI HT
HEARD AND MCDONALD ISLANDS HM
HONDURAS HN
HONG KONG HK
HUNGARY HU
ICELAND IS
INDIA IN
INDONESIA ID
IRAN IR
IRAQ IQ
IRELAND IE
ISRAEL IL
ITALY IT
JAMAICA JM
JAPAN JP
JORDAN JO
KAZAKHSTAN KZ
KENYA KE
KIRIBATI KI
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF KR
KUWAIT KW
KYRGYZSTAN KG
LAO PEOPLES DEMOCRATIC LA
LATVIA LV
LEBANON LB
LESOTHO LS
LIBERIA LR
LIBYAN ARAB JAMAHIRIYA LY
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LIECHTNSTIEN LI
LITHUANIA LT
LUXEMBOURG LU
MACAU MO
MACEDONIA MK
MADAGASCAR MG
MALAWI MW
MALAYSIA MY
MALDIVES MV
MALI ML
MALTA MT
MANACO MC
MARSHALL ISLANDS MH
MARTINIQUE MQ
MAURITANIA MR
MAURITIUS MU
MAYOTTE YT
MEXICO MX
MICRONESIA FM
MOLDOVA MD
MONGOLIA MN
MONTSERRAT MS
MOROCCO MA
MOZAMBIQUE MZ
MYANMAR MM
NAMIBIA NA
NAURU NR
NEPAL NP
NETHERLANDS NL
NETHERLANDS ANTILLES AN
NEW CALDONIA NC
NEW ZEALAND NZ
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NICARAGUA NI
NIGER NE
NIGERIA NG
NIUE NU
NORFOLK ISLAND NF
NORTHERN MARIANA ISLAND MP
NORWAY NO
OMAN OM
PAKISTAN PK
PALAU PW
PANAMA PA
PAPUA NEW GUINEA PG
PARAGUAY PY
PERU PE
PHILIPPINES PH
PITCAIRN ISLAND PN
POLAND PL
PORTUGUL PT
PUERTO RICO PR
QATAR QA
REUNION RE
ROMANIA RO
RUSSIAN FEDERATION RU
RWANDA RW
SAMOA WS
SAN MARINO SM
SAN TOME AND PRICIPEL ST
SAUDI ARABIA SA
SENEGAL SN
SEYCHELLES SC
SIERRA LEONA SL
SINGAPORE SG
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ST. HELENA SH
ST. KITTS-NEVIS-ANGUILLA KN
ST. LUCIA LC
ST. PIERRE AND MIQUELON PM
ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES VC
SUDAN SD
SURINAME SR
SVALBARD AND JAN MAYEN IS SJ
SWAZILAND SZ
SWEDEN SE
SWITZERLAND CH
SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC SY
TAIWAN, PROVIDENCE OF CHINA TW
TAJIKISTAN TJ
TANZANIA, UNITED REPUBLIC TZ
THAILAND TH
TOGO TG
TOKELAU TK
TONGA TO
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO TT
TUNISIA TN
TURKEY TR
TURKMENISTAN TM
TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS TC
TUVALU TV
U.S. MINOR OUTLYING ISL. UM
UGANDA UG
UKRAINIAN SSR UA
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES AE
UNITED KINGDOM GB
UNITED STATES US
URUGUAY UY
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Units of Measure G
Units of Measure
UZBEKISTAN UZ
VANUATU VU
VATICAN CITY STATE VA
VENEZUELA VE
VIETNAM VN
VIRGIN ISLANDS BRITISH VG
VIRGIN ISLANDS US VI
WALLIS AND FUTUNA IS WF
WESTERN SAHARA EH
YEMEN YE
YUGOSLAVIA YU
ZAIRE ZR
ZAMBIA ZM
ZIMBABWE ZW
Acre (4840 yd2) ACR
Alcoholic strength by mass ASM
Alcoholic strength by volume ASV
Ampere* AMP
Ampere=hour (3,6 kC)* AMH
Are (100 m2) ARE
Bar* BAR
Barrel (petroleum) (158,987 dm3) BLL
Becquerel* BQL
Billion EUR BIL
Billion US MLD
Board foot BFT
Brake horse power (245,7 watts) BHP
British thermal unit (1,055 kilojoules) BTU
Codes Used by FDMS South Only
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Bushel (35,2391 dm3) BUA
Bushel (36,36874 dm3) BUI
Candela* CDL
Carrying capacity in metric tonnes CCT
Cental GB (45,359237 kg) CNT
Center, metric (100 kg) (syn.: Hectokilogram) DTN
Centigram* CGM
Centilitre* CLT
Centimetre* CMT
Cord (3,63 m3) WCD
Coulomb per kilogram* CKG
Coulomb* COU
Cubic centimetre* CMQ
Cubic decimetre* DMQ
Cubic foot FTQ
Cubic inch INQ
Cubic metre per hour* MQH
Cubic metre per second* MQS
Cubic metre* MTQ
Cubic millimetre* MMQ
Cubic yard YDQ
Curie CUR
Day* DAY
Decade (ten years) DEC
Decare DAA
Decilitre* DLT
Decimetre* DMT
Decitonne* DTN
Degree Celsius CEL
Degree Fahrenheit FAH
Degree Kelvin: Kelvin
Displacement tonnage DPT
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Units of Measure G
Dozen DZN
Dozen packs DZP
Dozen pairs DZR
Dozen pieces DCP
Dozen rolls DRL
Drachm GB (3,887935 g) DRM
Dram GB (1,771745 g) DRI
Dram US (3,887935 g) DRA
Dry Barrel (115,627 dm3) BLD
Dry gallon (4,404884 dm3) GLD
Dry pint (0,55061 dm3) PTD
Dry quart (1,101221 dm3) QTD
Farad* FAR
Fluid ounce (28,413 cm3) OZI
Fluid ounce (29,5735 cm3) OZA
Foot (0,3048 m) FOT
Gallon (4,546092 dm3) GLI
Gigabecquerel* GBQ
Gigawatt-hour (1 million kW/h)* GWH
Gill (0,142065 dm3) GII
Gill (11,8294 cm3) GIA
Grain GB, US (64,798910 mg) GRN
Gram of fissile isotopes GFI
Gram* GRM
Great gross (12 gross) GGR
Gross GRO
Gross (register) ton GRT
Half year (six months) SAN
Hectare HAR
Hectobar* HBA
Hectogram* HGM
Hectokilogram* DTH
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Hectolitre of pure alcohol HPA
Hectolitre* HLT
Hectometre* HMT
Hertz* HTZ
Hour* HUR
Hundred CEN
Hundred boxes BHX
Hundred international units HIU
Hundred leaves CLF
Hundred packs CNP
Hundredweight US (45,3592 kg) CWA
Inch (25,4 mm) INH
Joule* JOU
Kelvin* KEL
Kilobar* KBA
Kilogram of caustic potash KPH
Kilogram of caustic soda KSH
Kilogram of named substance KNS
Kilogram of nitrogen KNI
Kilogram of phosphonic anhydride KPP
Kilogram of phosphorus pentoxide KPP
Kilogram of potassium hydroxide KPH
Kilogram of potassium oxide KPO
Kilogram of sodium hydroxide KSH
Kilogram of substance 90 percent dry KSD
Kilogram per cubic meter* KMQ
Kilogram per second* KGS
Kilogram* KGM
Kilohertz* KHZ
Kilojoule* KJO
Kilometre per hour* KMH
Kilometre* KMT
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Kilopascal* KPA
Kilorgram of uranium KUR
Kilotonne* KTN
Kilovar KVR
Kilovolt* KVT
Kilovolt-ampere* KVA
Kilowatt* KWT
Kilowatt-hour* KWH
Knot (1 nautical mile per hour) KNT
Leaf LEF
Liquid gallon (3,78541 dm3) GLL
Liquid pint (0,473176 dm3) PTL
Liquid quart (0,946353 dm3) QTL
Litre (1 dm3)* LTR
Litre of pure alcohol LPA
Long ton GB, US (1,0160469 t) LTN
(long) hundredweight GB (50,802345 kg) CWI
Lumen* LUM
Lux LUX
Megahertz* MHZ
Megalitre* MAL
Megametre* MAM
Megapascal* MPA
Megavolt-ampere (1000 KVA)* MVA
Megawatt* MAW
Megawatt-hour (100 kW/h)* MWH
Metre per second squared* MSK
Metre per second* MTS
Metre* MTR
Metric carat (200 mg=2,10-4 kg) CTM
Metric ton (1000 kg) TNE
Milliard MLD
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Millibar* MBR
Millicurie MCU
Milligram* MGM
Millilitre* MLT
Millimetre* MMT
Million MIO
Million cubic metres* HMQ
Million international units MIU
Minute* MIN
Month MON
Nautical mile (1852 m) NMI
Net (register) ton NTT
Newton* NEW
Number NMB
Number of articles NAR
Number of bobbons NBB
Number of cells* NCL
Number of international units NIU
Number of packs NMP
Number of pairs NMR
Number of parcels NPL
Number of parts NPT
Number of rolls NRL
Ohm* OHM
Ounce GB, US (28,349523 g) ONZ
Ounce GB, US (31,103448 g) (syn: Troy ounce) APZ
Pascal* PAL
Pennyweight GB, US (1555174 g) DWT
Piece PCE
Pint (0,568262 dm3) PTI
Pound GB, US (0,45359237 kg) LBR
Proof gallon PGL
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Quart (1,136523 dm3) QTI
Quarter (of a year) QAN
Quarter, GB (12,700586 kg) QTR
Quintal, metric (100 kg) DTN
Revolution per minute* RPM
Revolution per second* RPS
Score SCO
scruple, GB (1,2955982 g) SCR
Second* SEC
Set SET
Shipping ton SHT
Short standard (7200 matches) SST
Short ton GB, US (0,90718474 t) STN
Siemens* SIE
Square centimetre* CMK
Square decimetre* DMK
Square foot FTK
Square inch INK
Square kilometre* KMK
Square metre* MTK
Square mile MIK
Square millimetre* MMK
Square yard YDK
Standard WSD
standard atmosphere (101325 Pa) ATM
(statue) mile (1609,344 m) SMI
Stone GB (6,350293 kg) STI
Technical atmosphere (98066,5 Pa) ATT
Ten days DAD
Ten pairs TPR
Thousand MIL
Thousand ampere-hour* TAH
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Thousand board feet (2,36 m3) MBF
Thousand cubic metres per day* TQD
Thousand standard brick equivalent MBE
Ton of steam per hour TSH
Tonne (1000 kg)* TNE
Tonne of substance 90 percent dry TSD
Trillion EUR TRL
Trillion US BIL
Troy ounce APZ
Troy pound, US (373,242 g) LBT
Vo l t * V LT
Watt* WTT
Watt-hour* WHR
Weber WEB
Week WEE
Yard (0,9144 m) YRD
Year ANN
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HPayPal Acquirer
If PayPal is your acquirer, use the following PayPal specific codes.
Countries and Regions Supported by PayPal
PayPal uses 2-character IS0-3166-1 codes for specifying countries and regions that are
supported in fields and variables.
For a complete list of countries and regions supported by PayPal and their 2-character ISO-
3166-1 codes, please refer to the PayPal API reference list of Countries and Regions.
PayPal Currency Codes
PayPal uses 3-character ISO-4217 codes for specifying currencies in fields and variables.
Please refer to the Currency Codes section of the PayPal API reference for a complete list of
currencies supported by PayPal.
PayPal Acquirer
PayPal Currency Codes
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IAdditional Processor Information
Moneris Solutions
The Moneris Solutions processor has the following characteristics:
-It supports ecommerce and mail order or telephone order (MOTO) transactions.
-It supports the four basic credit card types: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and
Visa.
-To process live transactions, it requires undergoing a certification process. For details, see
the Moneris Receipts Specification available on the PayPal developer website.
Additional Processor Information
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JPayflow Link Migration
If you are currently using the legacy Payflow Link HTML input tag integration and you would
like to use the name-value pair integration, you will need to contact PayPal Merchant
Technical Support to request your account to be upgraded to the new version of Payflow.
Before you request an upgrade, it is important that you understand the differences between the
Payflow Link legacy parameters and the equivalent Payflow parameters. Once you upgrade
your account to the new version, your old legacy integration will still work. However, to take
advantage of the new features we recommend that you update your Payflow Link integration
and use equivalent Payflow Gateway parameters instead of the legacy Payflow Link HTML
input tags.
Migrating from a legacy Payflow Link Integration
The legacy Payflow Link integration is now deprecated. It is recommended that you upgrade
the version of your Payflow Link account which allows you to perform a broader set of
functions. This upgrade allows you to switch from using the legacy Payflow Link HTML input
tag parameters to using Payflow parameters. The table below lists legacy Payflow Link
parameters and their Payflow equivalents.
Payflow Link legacy parameters and the equivalent Payflow parameters
Payflow Link Legacy Parameter Payflow Parameter
ADDRESS BILLTOSTREET
ADDRESSTOSHIP SHIPTOSTREET
AMOUNT AMT
AVSDATA AVSADDR and AVSZIP
CARDNUM ACCT
CITY BILLTOCITY
CITYTOSHIP SHIPTOCITY
COUNTRY BILLTOCOUNTRY
COUNTRYTOSHIP SHIPTOCOUNTRY
CSC CVV2
CSCMATCH CVV2MATCH
DESCRIPTION N/A
EMAIL BILLTOEMAIL
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EMAILTOSHIP SHIPTOEMAIL
FAX BILLTOFAX
FAXTOSHIP SHIPTOFAX
FIRSTNAME BILLTOFIRSTNAME
INVOICE INVNUM
LASTNAME BILLTOLASTNAME
LOGIN VENDOR
METHOD TENDER
NAME BILLTOFIRSTNAME
BILLTOLASTNAME
NAMETOSHIP SHIPTOFIRSTNAME
SHIPTOLASTNAME
PHONE BILLTOPHONENUM
PHONETOSHIP SHIPTOPHONENUM
SHIPAMOUNT FREIGHTAMT
STATE BILLTOSTATE
STATETOSHIP SHIPTOSTATE
TAX TAXAMT
TYPE TRXTYPE
ZIP BILLTOZIP
ZIPTOSHIP SHIPTOZIP
Payflow Link Legacy Parameter Payflow Parameter
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KPayflow Gateway MagTek
Parameters
MagTek products for both merchants and consumers provide added security to payment
transactions. For merchants, MagTek’s MagneSafe card readers encrypt payment card data
when the card is swiped. For consumers, MagTek has a subscription based service named
Qwick Codes. Consumers can use Qwick Codes instead of their payment card details to
purchase goods and services.
NOTE:You must have a MagneSafe card reader or the required Qwick Code information to
use the MagTek specific parameters described in this appendix. Please contact
MagTek directly for more information.
-MagTek MagneSafe Secure Card Readers and Qwick Codes
-Passing Encrypted Card Swipe Data and Qwick Codes to the Payflow Gateway
-Parameters for Encrypted Card Swipe Transactions
-Parameters for MagTek Qwick Code (PCode) Transactions
-MagTek Error Codes and Messages
MagTek MagneSafe Secure Card Readers and Qwick Codes
MagneSafe Secure Card Reader Authenticators
MagTek’s MagneSafe™ secure card readers encrypt payment card track data such as the
credit card account number and the expiration date. MagTek's Secure Card Reader
Authenticators (SCRAs) capture data with a single swipe and can deliver dynamic card
authentication, data encryption, tokenization, and device/host authentication to help protect
merchants and their customers from identity theft and card fraud. MagTek’s MagneSafe
SCRAs can also identify counterfeit cards.
What is MagneSafe?
The MagneSafe Security Architecture (MSA) is MagTek’s digital identification and
authentication architecture that can safeguard consumers and their personal data. MSA
leverages strong encryption, secure tokenization, counterfeit detection, tamper recognition,
data relevance and integrity, and dynamic digital transaction signatures to validate and protect
the entire transaction.
The devices suported by MagTek's MagneSafe security and Magensa Services are:
Payflow Gateway MagTek Parameters
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-USB MSR: Dynamag.
-Insert MSR for Kiosks, ATMs, etc.: MagneSafe I-65 for Chip Cards and MagStripe,
PSeries MagneSafe for outdoors, Slim Seal MagneSafe.
-Mobile Readers: iDynamo for iOS, Bullet for Android, uDynamo for phones and tablets
with audio jack port.
-PINPads: IPAD PINPad available as standard model and also with signature capture
support.
For more information, go to: http://www.magtek.com/V2/products/secure-card-reader-
authenticators/index.asp
MagTek Qwick Codes
MagTek offers a subscription based service to consumers named Qwick Codes. Instead of
handing over plastic cards to store clerks or inserting them into unattended terminals like
ATMs or gas pumps that may have been rigged with skimmers to steal card data, consumers
can scan or type a Qwick Code from their smartphone or computer. The Qwick Code token is
used instead to initiate a transaction whereby the merchant or ATM's processor can gather the
actual card data on the back end of the transaction where it can be better secured and shielded
from potential compromise. Qwick Code tokens are also known as Protection Codes or
PCodes.
Passing Encrypted Card Swipe Data and Qwick Codes to the
Payflow Gateway
The Payflow Gateway can process transactions for merchants who already have MagneSafe
card readers or who accept MagTek Qwick Codes. You must have a MagneSafe card reader or
the required Qwick Code information to use the MagTek specific parameters described below.
Please contact MagTek directly for more information on obtaining the required card readers
and codes.
When you pass MagneSafe encrypted card swipe data or a Qwick Code to the Payflow
Gateway, Payflow will communicate directly with MagTek’s Magensa servers to retrieve the
payment card information. Payflow then passes the transaction data onto your merchant bank.
Supported Transaction Types
Encrypted card swipe or Qwick Code (PCode) requests can be used with the following
Payflow transaction types:
-Authorization (TRXTYPE=A)
-Credit (TRXTYPE=C)
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-Delayed Capture (TRXTYPE=D)
-Sale (TRXTYPE=S)
-Vo i d ( TRXTYPE=V)
Encrypted Card Swipe Payflow Example
The purpose of this example is to show you how to format a request.You cannot use the values
in this example for testing. You must have a MagneSafe card reader and test credit cards or
live credit cards to send a request to the Payflow Gateway. Please contact MagTek for more
information on obtaining card readers.
Request
This request contains regular Payflow parameters along with required MagTek parameters:
TRXTYPE=A&TENDER=C&VENDOR=MerchantUserID&PARTNER=PayPal&USER=
UserIDIfAvailOrSameAsVendor&PWD=Pwd4Gateway&VERBOSITY=HIGH&CARDTYPE=
1&SWIPEDECRHOST=MAGT&ENCTRACK2=82C69E600FF72FC1755509A76AD049E896A6E
EA64D9BB2F203DF8AAD78265E90F4F8952A9AC03CFC&AMT=11.00&ENCMP=71AB2EE7
A15887C36B8A23FED1CE7E6404D98119E24D15549E9B69AB6ABFB251C4A607D6A718
B494449B506B7555BF8ED5FA4A9E2A6B814B&KSN=9011400B02AA0E00002B&MPSTAT
US=3162209&ENCRYPTIONBLOCKTYPE=1&REGISTEREDBY=PayPal&MAGTEKCARDTYPE=
1&DEVICESN=B02AA0E12151
See the Encrypted Card Swipe Transactions - Request Parameters for more information.
Response
If successful, the response will contain the standard Payflow response parameters for your
transaction type:
RESULT=0&PNREF=V24A0A55E168&RESPMSG=Approved&AUTHCODE=098PNI00PN&HOS
TCODE=A&VISACARDLEVEL=12
If you do not pass the required MagTek parameters, you will see: RESULT=7 in the response
along with a MagTek specific error message, such as: MAGTRESPONSE=H178-ENCTRACK2
has incorrect format.
See the Encrypted Card Swipe Transactions - Response Parameters for more information.
Qwick Code (PCode) Payflow Example
The purpose of this example is to show you how to format a request.You cannot use the values
in this example for testing. You must have a MagTek test Qwick Code or live Qwick Codes to
send a request to the Payflow Gateway. Please contact MagTek for more Qwick Code
information.
Request
This request contains regular Payflow parameters along with required MagTek parameters:
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TRXTYPE=A&TENDER=C&VENDOR=MerchantUserID&PARTNER=PayPal&USER=UserIDI
fAvailOrSameAsVendor&PWD=Pwd4Gateway&VERBOSITY=HIGH&AMT=18&SWIPEDECR
HOST=MAGT&PCODE=23456789&MERCHANTID=MerchantID123&MERCHANTNAME=Merch
antName&PAN4=1234&BILLTOLASTNAME=Miller&MAGTEKUSERNAME=MagTekUserNam
e&MAGTEKPWD=MagTekPwd&BILLTOEMAIL=jmiller@anyemailprovider.com&BILLT
OZIP=95131&SHIPTOZIP=94089&AUTHVALUE1=1234&AUTHVALUE2=5678&AUTHVALUE
3=9012
See the Qwick Code (PCode) Transactions - Request Parameters for more information.
Response
If successful, the response will contain the standard Payflow response parameters for your
transaction type:
RESULT=0&PNREF=V24A0A55E19C&RESPMSG=Approved&AUTHCODE=474PNI00PN&HOS
TCODE=A&VISACARDLEVEL=12
If you do not pass the required MagTek parameters, you will see: RESULT=7 in the response
along with a MagTek specific error message, such as: MAGTRESPONSE=H364-MERCHANTID
has incorrect format.
See the Qwick Code (PCode) Transactions - Response Parameters for more information.
Parameters for Encrypted Card Swipe Transactions
Encrypted Card Swipe Transactions - Request Parameters
Field Required Description Data Type Length
ENCMP Required Encrypted
MagnePrint
Information returned
by a MagneSafe
device when a card
is swiped.
String
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ENCRYPTIONBLOCK
TYPE
Required The code which
indicates what type
of Encryption Block
is used.
1=MagneSafe
V4/V5 compatible
2TDEA-CBC
Encryption, IV=0
Block contains data
only.2=iPad V1
compatible 2TDEA-
CBC Encryption
Block contains
header + data.
Integer 1
ENCTRACK2 Required Encrypted Track 2
information returned
by a MagneSafe
device when a card
is swiped.
String
KSN Required 20 character string
returned by a
MagneSafe device
when a card is
swiped.
String 20 char
MAGTEKCARDTYPE Required The code which
indicates what type
of Card Data Format
is being submitted.
1=Encoding Format
for Financial
Transaction Cards
(ISO 7811).
Integer
MPSTATUS Required MagnePrint Status
of Card Swipe. This
is an alpha numeric
string, returned by a
MagneSafe device
when a card is
swiped.
REGISTEREDBY Required An alpha numeric
entry between 1 and
20 characters long.
Alphanumeric [a-
z][A-Z][0-9]
1 to 20 char
Field Required Description Data Type Length
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SWIPEDECRHOST Required MAGT is the only
value that is
accepted in the
SWIPEDECRHOST
parameter. If you
pass a different
value you will see
RESULT=7
and MAGTRESPONSE
with an error
message in the
response.
DEVICESN Optional The device serial
number.
String
ENCTRACK1 Optional Encrypted Track 1
information returned
by a MagneSafe
device when a card
is swiped.
String
ENCTRACK3 Optional Encrypted Track 3
information returned
by a MagneSafe
device when a card
is swiped.
String
Field Description Data Type Notes
MAGTRESPONSE This parameter appears in
the response if a data
validation error occurs or
if the MagTek processor
throws an error.
String See the error codes below
for more information.
Field Required Description Data Type Length
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Parameters for MagTek Qwick Code (PCode) Transactions
Qwick Code (PCode) Transactions - Request Parameters
Field Required Description Data Type Length
MERCHANTID Required Your Merchant ID
or the Merchant ID
of the merchant
redeeming the
Protection Code.
String 1 to 40 characters
PAN4 Required The last 4 digits of
the PAN / account
number encoded in
the card.
String 4 characters
PCODE Required The generated
Protection Code.
String 8 character
alphanumeric
SWIPEDECRHOST Required MAGT is the only
value currently
accepted in the
SWIPEDECRHOST
parameter. .
AUTHVALUE1 Optional Authentication
Value 1generated
with the PCode.
String
AUTHVALUE2 Optional Authentication
Value 2 generated
with the PCode.
String
AUTHVALUE3 Optional Authentication
Value 3 generated
with the PCode.
String
BILLTOEMAIL Optional Purchaser’s email
address.
String
BILLTOLASTNAME Optional The last name of the
card holder encoded
in the card.
String
BILLT0ZIP Optional The billing zipcode. String
MAGTEKUSERNAME Optional MagTek username. String
MAGTEKPWD Optional MagTek password. String
MERCHANTNAME Optional
SHIPTOZIP Optional Shipping zipcode. String
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MagTek Error Codes and Messages
If an error occurs, you will see one of the following error codes in the MAGTRESPONSE
response parameter.
Encrypted Card Swipe Transactions - Input Validation Error Codes
Field Description Data Type Notes
MAGTRESPONSE This only appears in the
response if a data
validation error occurs or
if the MagTek processor
throws an error.
String See the error codes below
for more information.
Error Message Notes
H023 - REGISTEREDBY has incorrect length
H024 - REGISTEREDBY has incorrect format
H176 - ENCTRACK1 has incorrect format
H177 - ENCTRACK1 has incorrect length
H178 - ENCTRACK2 has incorrect format
H179 - ENCTRACK2 has incorrect length
H180 - ENCTRACK3 has incorrect format
H181 - ENCTRACK3 has incorrect length
H182 - ENCMP has incorrect format
H183 - ENCMP has incorrect length
H186 - KSN has incorrect format
H187 - KSN has incorrect length
H188 - MPSTATUS has incorrect format
H189 - MPSTATUS has incorrect length
H206 - Invalid CARDTYPE Invalid MAGTEKCARDTYPE
H211 - Invalid ENCRYPTIONBLOCKTYPE
H219 - Invalid OUTPUTFORMATCODE
H251 - Invalid DEVICESN
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Qwick Code (PCode) Transactions - Input Validation Error Codes
Error Message Notes
Y001 - No PAN Found in Track2 Data
Y003 - Device is not allowed MagTek maintains a list of registered Devices.
Y093 - Invalid MagnePrint Error obtained while Scoring Transaction MagnePrint
against a Reference MagnePrint made up of Zeros.
Y094 - Invalid MagnePrint “Negative 2 - Invalid Transaction CRC / PAN” Obtained
when Scoring Transaction MagnePrint against a
Reference MagnePrint Made up of Zeros.
Y095 - Error Scoring Card
Y096 - Inactive MagnePrint Reference This occurs whenever the Card has an inactive
MagnePrint Reference.
Y097 - Replay Prevented This occurs when the DUKPT KSN and Counter is
replayed.
Y098 - Problem with Reader Data This occurs if there is a problem while decrypting the
Data..
Error Message Notes
H330 - PCODE has incorrect length
H331 - PCODE has incorrect format
H336 - EMAIL has incorrect format BILLTOEMAIL has incorrect format
H337 - EMAIL has incorrect length BILLTOEMAIL has incorrect length
H348 - BTZIP has incorrect format BILLTOZIP has incorrect format
H349 - BTZIP has incorrect length BILLTOZIP has incorrect length
H360 - STZIP has incorrect format SHIPTOZIP has incorrect format
H361 - STZIP has incorrect length SHIPTOZIP has incorrect length
H364 - MERCHANTID has incorrect format
H365 - MERCHANTID has incorrect length
H366 - Invalid LASTNAME Invalid BILLTOLASTNAME
H375 - PAN4 has incorrect length
H376 - PAN4 has incorrect format
H380 - Invalid AUTHVALUE1
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H381 - Invalid AUTHVALUE2
H382 - Invalid AUTHVALUE3
H383 - Invalid MERCHANTNAME
H384 - Invalid USERNAME Invalid MAGTEKUSERNAME
H385 - Invalid PASSWORD Invalid MAGTEKPWD
Error Message Notes
P021 - Invalid Protection Code - Not Found.
P022 - Revoked Protection Code. This Protection Code has already been revoked.
P028 - Expired Protection Code.
P031 - Last 4 of PAN mismatch.
P032 - LASTNAME mismatch. BILLTOLASTNAME mismatch.
P033 - MERCHANTID is locked.
P034 - Protection Code can no longer be Redeemed.
P035 - USERNAME mismatch. MAGTEKUSERNAME given does not match the one
stored.
P036 - PASSWORD mismatch. MAGTEKPWD given does not match the one stored.
P037 - EMAIL mismatch. BILLTOEMAIL given does not match the one stored.
P038 - BTZIP mismatch. BILLTOZIP given does not match the one stored.
P039 - STZIP mismatch. SHIPTOZIP given does not match the one stored.
P040 - AUTHVALUE1 mismatch. AUTHVALUE1 given does not match the one stored.
P041 - AUTHVALUE2 mismatch. AUTHVALUE2 given does not match the one stored.
P042 - AUTHVALUE3 mismatch. AUTHVALUE3 given does not match the one stored.
P098 - Problem with Reader Data This occurs if there is a problem while decrypting the
Data.
Error Message Notes

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