Payflow Gateway - Submit Purchasing Card Level 2 and 3 Transactions
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Last updated: Sept 18th, 7:48pm
The Payflow Gateway 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, Payflow 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.
Payflow does not calculate or verify totals before sending Level 2 and Level 3 data to other processors. Payflow only sends line-item information as-is. If the totals you send to the processor do not add up, the processor may reject your Level 3 data.
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 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.
| Level | Description |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
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, American Express).
Purchase Card Level 2 and 3 Required Data by Processor
- American Express
- Elavon
- FISERV Nashville
- FISERV North
- Global Payments
- Heartland
- Litle
- Merchant e-Solutions (Cielo Payments)
- Paymentech Salem
- Paymentech Tampa
- TSYS
- Vantiv
- WorldPay
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 FISERV 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.
Avoiding Downgrade
If a transaction uses the purchasing card BIN range (see Accepted BIN Ranges 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
Submit 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:
1Transaction Amount =2Total Tax Amount + Total Freight Amount + Total Handling Amount + Total Line Item Amount.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| 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) |
American Express 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, with a few exceptions. If you are not sure, contact your American Express Representative.
American Express Level 2 Parameters for American Express
The parameters that 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 |
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 |
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. The Payflow API accepts 3-digit numeric country codes. Refer to ISO 3166-1 numeric. Character length and limitations: 3-character country code. |
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. |
Transaction Advice Detail 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 are a tip (ADDLAMT1=3.00) and a convenience charge (ADDLAMT2=2.00). 12 numeric characters. The amount passed must not contain more than two decimal places. |
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 |
Example American Express Level 2 Transaction Parameter String
1TRXTYPE=S&ACCT=372449635311003&AMT=20.06&BILLTOCITY=Mountain View&DESC1=desc12&DESC2=desc2&DESC3=desc3&DESC4=FRT10.00&EXPDATE=1215&BILLTOFIRSTNAME=Card holder first name3&BILLTOLASTNAME=Card holder last name&PARTNER=PayPal&PONUM=12345&PWD=pwd&SHIPTOZIP=940454&BILLTOSTATE=CA&BILLTOSTREET=123 Main St.&TENDER=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 following table.
American Express Level 3 Parameters
| 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) Card member reference number. Character length and limitations: 1 to 17 alphanumeric characters |
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. |
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_QTYn |
Payflow SDK: XMLPay: Item.Quantity (Required) Quantity invoiced. Character length and limitations: 1 to 10 numeric characters |
L_UOMn |
(Required) Unit of measurement. See the units of measurement codes reference table. 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 |
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. The payflow API accepts 3-digit country codes. Refer to ISO 3166-1 numeric. Character length and limitations: 3-character country code |
L_UNSPSCCODEn |
(Optional) UNSPSC code. Character length and limitations: 1 to 30 alphanumeric characters |
Example American Express Level 3 Transaction Parameter String
1TRXTYPE=S&TENDER=C&partner=partner&PWD=test&USER=test&ACCT=3787344936710002&EXPDATE=1213&AMT=5.00&COMMENT1=PCARD Test&COMMENT2=Testing&BILLTOZIP=9401512343&BILLTOSTREET=123 Lincoln WAY&CVV2=0123&SHIPTOCOUNTRY=840&CUSTCODE=12345&FREIGHTAMT=1.004&ORDERDATE=021700&HANDLINGAMT=1.00&PONUM=1234567890123456789012345&SHIPFROMZIP=9401512345&SHIPTOZIP=940151234&TAXAMT=1.00&TAXEXEMPT=N&L_UPC1=PN&L_QTY1=1&L_DESC1=Test123&L_UOM1=126&L_COST1=1.00&L_PRODCODE1=123&L_COSTCENTERNUM1=55&L_TAXAMT1=0&L_QTY2=1&L_UPC1=PN&L_DESC2=Test7&L_UOM2=12&L_COST2=1.00&L_PRODCODE2=1234&L_COSTCENTERNUM2=55&L_TAXAMT2=1.00&REQNAME=Robert8&SHIPTOZIP=543210&INVNUM=123456789&VERBOSITY=HIGH
Elavon 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.
| 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 |
Elavon Additional Parameters
The following parameters are recommended to obtain the best rates for purchasing card transactions with Elavon:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
PONUM |
(Optional) Purchase order number. Character length and limitations: 15 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 |
Example Elavon Level 2 Transaction Parameter String
1TRXTYPE=S&ACCT=5105105105105100&AMT=20.10&BILLTOCITY=Mountain View2&COMMENT1=L2 Testing&EXPDATE=1215&BILLTOFIRSTNAME=Card holder First Name3&BILLTOLASTNAME=Card holder Last Name&PARTNER=PayPal&PWD=pwd&BILLTOSTATE=CA4&BILLTOSTREET=123 Main St.&TENDER=C&USER=user&BILLTOZIP=940435&CUSTCODE=123456&TAXAMT=1.34&PONUM=PO4567
FISERV Nashville Purchasing Card Transaction Processing
Note: FISERV Nashville supports Level 2 transaction processing only.
The following parameters are recommended to obtain the best rates for purchasing card transactions with FISERV Nashville.
FISERV 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 = NoneCharacter 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 |
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 |
FISERV North Purchasing Card Transaction Processing
The following parameters are recommended to obtain the best rates for Level 2 and Level 3 purchasing card transactions with FISERV North.
FISERV North Purchasing Parameters
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
SHIPTOCOUNTRY |
(Optional) Destination country code. The Payflow API accepts 3-digit numeric country codes. Refer to ISO 3166-1 numeric. 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 |
FISERV 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. You can pass up to 100 line items, where n starts at 0 and ends at 99. In addition, the SHIPFROMZIP parameter is required for Level 3 transactions.
FISERV North Line Item 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: 12 alphanumeric characters |
L_DESCn |
(Optional) Item description. Character length and limitations: 35 alphanumeric characters |
L_UOMn |
(Optional) Item unit of measurement. See the units of measurement codes reference table. 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 |
Global Payments Purchasing Card Transaction Processing
Global Payments supports Level 2 parameters for American Express, Mastercard, and Visa.
Global Payments 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 |
Example Global Payments Level 2 Visa or Mastercard Transaction Parameter String
1TRXTYPE=S&ACCT=5105105105105100&AMT=20.10&BILLTOCITY=Mountain View&COMMENT1=L2 Testing2&EXPDATE=1215&BILLTOFIRSTNAME=Card holder FirstName&BILLTOLASTNAME=Card holder LastName3&PARTNER=PayPal&PWD=pwd&BILLTOSTATE=CA&BILLTOSTREET=123 Main St.&TENDER=C&USER=user4&BILLTOZIP=94043&CUSTCODE=123456&TAXAMT=1.34
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.
| 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 |
Example Heartland Level 2 Visa Transaction Parameter String
1TRXTYPE=S&ACCT=4111111111111111&AMT=20.02&BILLTOCITY=Mountain View2&COMMENT1=L2 Testing&EXPDATE=1215&INVNUM=661254585&BILLTOFIRSTNAME=Card holder Name3&PARTNER=PayPal&PWD=pwd&BILLTOSTATE=CA&BILLTOSTREET=123 Main St.&TAXAMT=1.014&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
| 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. The amount passed must not contain more than two decimal places. |
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. The amount passed must not contain more than two decimal places. |
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 |
Heartland Level 3 Mastercard Extended Data
The parameters listed in the table below apply to Level 3 Mastercard transactions as extended data.
| 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. The Payflow API accepts 3-digit numeric country codes. Refer to ISO 3166-1 numeric. Character length and limitations: 3 alphanumeric characters |
ALTTAXAMT |
(Optional) Alternate tax amount. Character length and limitations: 9 numeric characters. The amount passed must not contain more than two decimal places. |
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.
| 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 measurement code. See the units of measurement codes reference table. 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 |
Example Heartland Level 3 Mastercard Transaction Parameter String
1TRXTYPE=S&TENDER=C&PARTNER=Partner&USER=User&PWD=Password&ACCT=5525000000000005&EXPDATE=12152&AMT=1.00&BILLTOSTREET=5199 JOHNSON&BILLTOZIP=94588&ALTTAXAMT=1.00&CUSTVATREGNUM=111113&LOCALTAXAMT=1.00&NATIONALTAXAMT=1.00&COMMCODE=22222&VATAXAMT=1.00&VATAXPERCENT=104&TAXEXEMPT=Y&DISCOUNT=1.00&FREIGHTAMT=1.00&DUTYAMT=1.00&SHIPTOZIP=33333&SHIPFROMZIP=444445&SHIPTOCOUNTRY=840&ORDERDATE=020725&L_COMMCODE1=123456789ABC&L_DESC1=Line item 1 description6&L_UPC1=CBA987654321&L_QTY1=1&L_UOM1=123456789012&L_COST1=1.00&L_TAXAMT1=1.00&L_TAXRATE1=1.007&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
| 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. The amount passed must not contain more than two decimal places. |
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. The amount passed must not contain more than two decimal places. |
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 |
Heartland Level 3 Visa Extended Data
The parameters listed in the table below apply to Level 3 Mastercard transactions as extended data.
| 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. The Payflow API accepts 3-digit numeric country codes. Refer to ISO 3166-1 numeric. 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 |
CUSTVATREGNUM |
(Required) Customer VAT registration number. Character length and limitations: 13 alphanumeric characters |
VATAXAMT |
(Optional) VAT/tax amount (freight/shipping). Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters. The amount passed must not contain more than two decimal places. |
VATAXPERCENT |
(Optional) VAT/tax rate (freight/shipping). Character length and limitations: 4 numeric characters. |
Heartland Level 3 Visa Line Item Detail Records
| 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 measurement code. See the units of measurement codes reference table. 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 |
Example Heartland Level 3 Visa Transaction Parameter String
1TRXTYPE=S&TENDER=C&PARTNER=Partner&USER=User&PWD=Password&ACCT=41111111111111112&EXPDATE=1215&AMT=1.00&BILLTOSTREET=5199 JOHNSON&TAXAMT=1.06&BILLTOZIP=945883&ALTTAXAMT=1.00&CUSTVATREGNUM=11111&LOCALTAXAMT=1.01&NATIONALTAXAMT=1.024&COMMCODE=22222&VATAXAMT=1.03&VATAXPERCENT=55&TAXEXEMPT=N&DISCOUNT=.505&FREIGHTAMT=1.00&DUTYAMT=1.00&SHIPTOZIP=33333&SHIPFROMZIP=44444&SHIPTOCOUNTRY=8406&ORDERDATE=020725&L_COMMCODE1=123456789ABC&L_DESC1=Line item 1 description7&L_UPC1=CBA987654321&L_QTY1=1&L_UOM1=123456789012&L_COST1=1.50&L_TAXAMT1=1.05
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 |
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.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_UOMn |
(Optional) Unit of measurement of the purchased item (such as kit, pair, gallon or month), where n is a line-item number from 1 to 99. See the units of measurement codes reference table. Character length and limitations: 12 alphanumeric characters |
Litle Level 3 Parameters
The Litle platform supports Level 3 transaction data.
Litle Level 3 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 |
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.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_UOMn |
(Optional) Unit of measurement of the purchased item (such as kit, pair, gallon or month), where n is a line-item number from 1 to 99. See the units of measurement codes reference table. Character length and limitations: 12 alphanumeric characters |
Merchant e-Solutions Purchasing Card Transaction Processing
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.
| 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 |
Example Merchant e-Solutions Level 2 Visa Transaction Parameter String
1TRXTYPE=S&ACCT=4111111111111111&AMT=20.02&BILLTOCITY=Mountain View&COMMENT1=L2 Testing2&EXPDATE=1215&INVNUM=661254585&BILLTOFIRSTNAME=Card holder Name&PARTNER=PayPal&PWD=pwd3&BILLTOSTATE=CA&BILLTOSTREET=123 Main St.&TAXAMT=1.01&TAXEXEMPT=N&TENDER=C&USER=user4&BILLTOZIP=94043
Merchant e-Solutions Level 3 Mastercard Parameters
For Merchant e-Solutions, 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.
Merchant e-Solutions Level 2 Mastercard Parameters Required for Level 3 Transactions
| 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. The amount passed must not contain more than two decimal places. |
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. The amount passed must not contain more than two decimal places. |
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 |
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 |
|---|---|
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. The Payflow API accepts 3-digit numeric country codes. Refer to ISO 3166-1 numeric. Character length and limitations: 3 alphanumeric characters |
ALTTAXAMT |
(Optional) Alternate tax amount. Character length and limitations: 9 numeric characters. The amount passed must not contain more than two decimal places. |
Merchant e-Solutions Level 3 Mastercard Line Item Detail Records
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.
| 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 measurement code. See the units of measurement codes reference table. 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 |
Example Merchant e-Solutions Level 3 Mastercard Transaction Parameter String
1TRXTYPE=S&TENDER=C&PARTNER=Partner&USER=User&PWD=Password&ACCT=55250000000000052&EXPDATE=1215&AMT=1.00&BILLTOSTREET=5199 JOHNSON&BILLTOZIP=94588&ALTTAXAMT=1.003&CUSTVATREGNUM=11111&LOCALTAXAMT=1.00&NATIONALTAXAMT=1.00&COMMCODE=22222&VATAXAMT=1.004&VATAXPERCENT=10&TAXEXEMPT=Y&DISCOUNT=1.00&FREIGHTAMT=1.00&DUTYAMT=1.00&SHIPTOZIP=333335&SHIPFROMZIP=44444&SHIPTOCOUNTRY=840&ORDERDATE=020725&L_COMMCODE1=123456789ABC6&L_DESC1=Line item 1 description&L_UPC1=CBA987654321&L_QTY1=1&L_UOM1=1234567890127&L_COST1=1.00&L_TAXAMT1=1.00&L_TAXRATE1=1.00&L_DISCOUNT1=1.00&L_AMT1=1.00&L_TAXTYPE1=TT3
Merchant e-Solutions Level 3 Visa Parameters
For Merchant e-Solutions, 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
| 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 amount. Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters. The amount passed must not contain more than two decimal places. |
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. The amount passed must not contain more than two decimal places. |
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 |
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 |
|---|---|
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. The Payflow API accepts 3-digit numeric country codes. Refer to ISO 3166-1 numeric. 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 |
CUSTVATREGNUM |
(Required) Customer VAT registration number. Character length and limitations: 13 alphanumeric characters |
VATAXAMT |
(Optional) VAT/tax amount (freight/shipping). Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters. The amount passed must not contain more than two decimal places. |
VATAXPERCENT |
(Optional) VAT/tax rate (freight/shipping). Character length and limitations: 4 numeric characters. |
Merchant e-Solutions Level 3 Visa Line Item Detail Records
| 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 measurement code. See the units of measurement codes reference table. 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 |
Example Merchant e-Solutions Level 3 Visa Transaction Parameter String
1TRXTYPE=S&TENDER=C&PARTNER=Partner&USER=User&PWD=Password&ACCT=41111111111111112&EXPDATE=1215&AMT=1.00&BILLTOSTREET=5199 JOHNSON&TAXAMT=1.06&BILLTOZIP=945883&ALTTAXAMT=1.00&CUSTVATREGNUM=11111&LOCALTAXAMT=1.01&NATIONALTAXAMT=1.024&COMMCODE=22222&VATAXAMT=1.03&VATAXPERCENT=55&TAXEXEMPT=N&DISCOUNT=.505&FREIGHTAMT=1.00&DUTYAMT=1.00&SHIPTOZIP=33333&SHIPFROMZIP=44444&SHIPTOCOUNTRY=8406&ORDERDATE=020725&L_COMMCODE1=123456789ABC&L_DESC1=Line item 1 description7&L_UPC1=CBA987654321&L_QTY1=1&L_UOM1=123456789012&L_COST1=1.50&L_TAXAMT1=1.058&L_TAXRATE1=12&L_DISCOUNT1=.50&L_AMT1=1.00&L_TAXTYPE1=TT1
Paymentech Salem Purchasing Card Transaction Processing
Paymentech Salem Level 2 Parameters for American Express
The Paymentech Salem 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.
Paymentech Salem CPC Level 2 Transaction Advice Addendum Parameters
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
PONUM |
(Required) Purchase order number. Character length and limitations: 17 alphanumeric characters |
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 usedCharacter 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 usedCharacter 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 |
Paymentech Salem 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. The Payflow API accepts 3-digit numeric country codes. Refer to ISO 3166-1 numeric. Character length and limitations: 3-character country code. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
Paymentech Salem Transaction Advice Detail 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 are a tip (ADDLAMT1=3.00) and a convenience charge (ADDLAMT2=2.00). 12 numeric characters. The amount passed must not contain more than two decimal places. |
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 |
Paymentech Salem Level 3 Purchasing Card Parameters
Paymentech Salem supports Level 3 parameters for Mastercard and Visa.
Note: Transactions containing level 3 data sent from a Paymentech Salem account that is not level 3 enabled are rejected by the Paymentech Salem processor. Check the HOSTCODE and EXTRSPMSG parameters in the transaction response to determine the reason why your transaction was rejected by the processor. To enable your Paymentech Salem account to accept level 3 transaction data, contact the Paymentech Salem processor.
Both of the 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 Level 2 Parameters Required for Level 3 Transactions
To get the discount rate, pass both Level 2 parameters in the following table.
Paymentech Salem Level 2 Parameters Required for Level 3 Transactions
| Parameter | 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 |
Paymentech Salem Level 3 Mastercard Parameters
Paymentech Salem Level 3 Mastercard Order Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
FREIGHTAMT |
(Required) Freight amount. Character length and limitations: numeric |
DUTYAMT |
(Required) Duty amount. Character length and limitations: numeric |
SHIPTOZIP |
(Optional) Destination zip code. |
SHIPTOCOUNTRY |
(Optional) Destination country. The Payflow API accepts 3-digit numeric country codes. Refer to ISO 3166-1 numeric. |
SHIPFROMZIP |
(Optional) Ship from zip code. |
ALTERNATETAXID |
(Conditional) For North American merchants, this field is required if the ALTERNATETAXAMT is included. Alternate tax ID. |
ALTERNATETAXAMT |
(Optional) Alternate tax amount. For North American merchants, if provided, the ALTERNATETAXID must also be included in the request. Character length and limitations: The amount passed must not contain more than two decimal places. |
Paymentech Salem Level 3 Mastercard Line Item Record 1 Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
L_DESCn |
(Required) Description, where n in the field name is a number from 0 to 99. |
L_UPCn |
(Required) Product code, where n in the field name is a number from 0 to 99. |
L_QTYn |
(Required) Quantity, where n in the field name is a number from 0 to 99.Character length and limitations: numeric characters |
L_UOMn |
(Required) Unit of measurement, where n in the field name is a number from 0 to 99. See the units of measurement codes reference table. |
L_TAXAMTn |
(Optional) Tax amount, where n in the field name is a number from 0 to 99.Character length and limitations: numeric |
L_TAXRATEn |
(Optional) Tax rate, where n in the field name is a number from 0 to 99.Character length and limitations: 4 numeric characters |
Paymentech Salem Level 3 Mastercard Line Item Record 2 Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
L_AMTn |
(Required) Line-item total, where n in the field name is a number from 0 to 99.Character length and limitations: numeric |
L_DISCOUNTn |
(Optional) Discount amount, where n in the field name is a number from 0 to 99.Character length and limitations: numeric |
L_TAXTYPEn |
(Optional) Tax type applied, where n in the field name is a number from 0 to 99. |
Paymentech Salem Level 3 Visa Parameters
Paymentech Salem Level 3 Visa Order Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
FREIGHTAMT |
(Required) Freight amount. Character length and limitations: numeric |
DUTYAMT |
(Required) Duty amount. Character length and limitations: numeric |
SHIPTOZIP |
(Optional) Destination zip code. |
SHIPTOCOUNTRY |
(Optional) Destination country. The Payflow API accepts 3-digit numeric country codes. Refer to ISO 3166-1 numeric. |
SHIPFROMZIP |
(Optional) 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. |
Paymentech Salem Level 3 Visa Line Item Record 1 Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
L_DESCn |
(Required) Description, where n in the field name is a number from 0 to 99. |
L_UPCn |
(Required) Product code, where n in the field name is a number from 0 to 99. |
L_QTYn |
(Required) Quantity, where n in the field name is a number from 0 to 99.Character length and limitations: numeric characters |
L_UOMn |
(Required) Unit of measurement, where n in the field name is a number from 0 to 99. See the units of measurement codes reference table. |
L_TAXAMTn |
(Optional) Tax amount, where n in the field name is a number from 0 to 99.Character length and limitations: numeric |
L_TAXRATEn |
(Optional) Tax rate, where n in the field name is a number from 0 to 99.Character length and limitations: 4 numeric characters |
Paymentech Salem Level 3 Visa Line Item Record 2 Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
L_AMTn |
(Required) Line-item total, where n in the field name is a number from 0 to 99.Character length and limitations: numeric |
L_DISCOUNTn |
(Required) Discount amount, where n in the field name is a number from 0 to 99.Character length and limitations: numeric |
L_COMMCODE |
(Required) Item commodity code, an identifier assigned by the card acceptor that categorizes the purchased item. n in the field name is a number from 0 to 99. Character length and limitations: 12 alphanumeric characters |
L_COSTn |
(Required) Unit cost, where n in the field name is a number from 0 to 99.Character length and limitations: numeric |
Example Paymentech Salem Level 3 Mastercard Transaction Parameter String
1TRXTYPE=S&TENDER=C&PARTNER=Partner&PWD=Password&USER=User&ACCT=54801800000000242&EXPDATE=1215&AMT=1.00&COMMENT1=0508&BILLTOFIRSTNAME=Robert&BILLTOSTREET=123 Main St.3&BILLTOZIP=94065&CVV2=426&PONUM=ABCDEFGHIJ&TAXAMT=1.00&FREIGHTAMT=2.00&DUTYAMT=3.004&SHIPTOZIP=94543&SHIPTOCOUNTRY=840&SHIPFROMZIP=94509&ALTERNATETAXID=10&ALTERNATETAXAMT=4.005&L_DESC1=MC Pcard&L_UPC1=1&L_QTY1=2&L_UOM1=3&L_TAXAMT1=4&L_TAXRATE1=5&L_AMT1=66&L_DISCOUNT1=7&L_TAXTYPE1=8
Example Paymentech Salem Level 3 Visa Transaction Parameter String
1TRXTYPE=S&TENDER=C&PARTNER=Partner&PWD=Password&USER=User&ACCT=42753300123456262&EXPDATE=1215&AMT=1.00&COMMENT1=0508&BILLTOFIRSTNAME=Robert&BILLTOSTREET=123 Main St.3&BILLTOZIP=94065&CVV2=426&PONUM=ABCDEFGHIJ&TAXAMT=1.00&FREIGHTAMT=2.00&DUTYAMT=3.004&SHIPTOZIP=94543&SHIPTOCOUNTRY=840&SHIPFROMZIP=94509&DISCOUNT=4.00&VATAXAMT=5.005&VATAXPERCENT=10&L_DESC1=TSYS Acquiring Solutions Pcard&L_UPC1=1&L_UOM1=2&L_QTY1=36&L_TAXAMT1=4&L_TAXRATE1=5&L_AMT1=6&L_DISCOUNT1=7&L_COMMCODE1=8&L_COST1=9&L_COST1=10
Paymentech Tampa - Purchasing Card Transaction Processing
Paymentech Tampa supports Level 2 and 3 purchasing card processing for Mastercard and Visa.
Paymentech Tampa Level 2 Parameters
Paymentech Tampa supports Level 2 purchasing card processing for Mastercard and Visa.
| 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 |
Example Paymentech Tampa Level 2 Visa and Mastercard Transaction Parameter String
1TRXTYPE=S&TENDER=C&PWD=PWD&USER=USER&PARTNER=PARTNER&ACCT=42753300123456752&EXPDATE=1215&AMT=12.59&VERBOSITY=HIGH&BILLTOSTREET=123 Main St.&BILLTOZIP=498013&CVV2=248&TAXAMT=1.22&PONUM=AB12345678&SHIPTOZIP=98765&TAXEXEMPT=N
Paymentech Tampa Level 3 Parameters
| Paymentech Tampa Level 3 Parameters | Description |
|---|---|
TAXAMT |
(Required) Total tax amount. Character length and limitations: 9 numeric characters plus a decimal point. 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. |
FREIGHTAMT |
(Required) Total shipping costs for this order. Character length and limitations: 9 numeric characters plus a decimal point. 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. |
DUTYAMT |
(Required) Sometimes called import tax. Character length and limitations: 9 numeric characters plus a decimal point. 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. |
SHIPTOZIP |
(Required) Ship-to postal code (called zip code in the USA). Character length and limitations: 1 to 9 alphanumeric characters |
SHIPTOCOUNTRY |
(Required) Ship-to country. The Payflow API accepts a 3-digit numeric country code. Refer to ISO 3166-1 numeric. Character length and limitations: 3 character country code |
SHIPFROMZIP |
(Required) The postal code (called zip code in the USA) from which shipping occurs. Character length and limitations: 1 to 9 alphanumeric characters |
DISCOUNT |
(Required) Shipping discount for this order. Character length and limitations: 9 numeric characters plus a decimal point. 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. |
ALTERNATETAXID |
(Required) Alternate Tax ID. |
TAXEXEMPT |
(Required) Indicates whether the customer is tax exempt. Value is: Y - The customer is tax exempt. N - The customer is not tax exempt (default). Character length and limitations: 1 alphanumeric characters |
CUSTCODE |
(Required) Customer reference number. Character length and limitations: 1 to 17 alphanumeric characters |
L_COMMCODE1 |
(Required) Item commodity code. (n is a line item number from 1 to 6.) Character length and limitations: 1 to 12 alphanumeric characters |
L_DESCn |
(Required) Description of this line-item. (n is a line item number from 1 to 6.) Character length and limitations: 1 to 19 alphanumeric characters |
L_PRODCODE1 |
(Required) The item's supplier stock keeping unit (SKU) number. (n is a line item number from 1 to 6.) Character length and limitations: 1 to 30 alphanumeric characters |
L_QTYn |
(Required) Quantity invoiced. (n is a line item number from 1 to 6.) Character length and limitations: 1 to 10 numeric characters |
L_UOMn |
(Required) Unit of measurement. (n is a line item number from 1 to 6.) See the units of measurement codes reference table. |
L_COSTn |
(Required) Unit price. (n is a line item number from 1 to 6.) Character length and limitations: 9 numeric characters plus a decimal point. 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. |
L_DISCOUNTn |
(Required) Discount per line item. (n is a line item number from 1 to 6.) Character length and limitations: 9 numeric characters plus a decimal point. 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. |
L_AMTn |
(Required) Total line item amount including tax and discount. The amount should be a positive number for debits and a negative number for credits. (n is a line item number from 1 to 6.) Character length and limitations: 9 numeric characters plus a decimal point. 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. |
L_UPCn |
(Required) The item's universal product code (UPC). (n is a line item number from 1 to 6.) Character length and limitations: 1 to 30 alphanumeric characters |
L_NGIn |
(Required) Item net / gross indicator. (n is a line item number from 1 to 6). Value is: N - Item extended amount does not include tax. Y - Item extended amount includes tax. |
L_TAXAMTn |
(Required) Line-item tax amount. (n is a line item number from 1 to 6.) Note: Character length and limitations: 9 numeric characters plus a decimal point. 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. |
Example Paymentech Tampa Level 3 Visa and Mastercard Transaction Parameter String
1TRXTYPE=S&TENDER=C&PWD=PWD&USER=USER&PARTNER=PARTNER&ACCT=4275330012345675&EXPDATE=12152&AMT=26.41&VERBOSITY=HIGH&BILLTOSTREET=123 Main St.&BILLTOZIP=49801&CVV2=248&TAXAMT=1.263&PONUM=AB12345678&FREIGHTAMT=8.95&DUTYAMT=0.00&SHIPTOZIP=240181543&SHIPTOCOUNTRY=US4&SHIPFROMZIP=60646&DISCOUNT=0.00&ALTERNATETAXID=0&TAXEXEMPT=N&CUSTCODE=XYZ1903&L_COMMCODE1=551216005&L_DESC1=LABEL 100X100 FLAM SOLID SINGLES&L_PRODCODE1=HML5S&L_QTY1=50&L_UOM1=KSH&L_COST1=0.166&L_DISCOUNT1=0.00&L_AMT1=8.10&L_UPC1=1&L_NGI1=Y&L_TAXAMT1=1.00
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
| 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 |
Example TSYS Acquiring Solutions Level 2 Visa Transaction Parameter String
1TRXTYPE=S&ACCT=4111111111111111&AMT=20.02&BILLTOCITY=Mountain View&COMMENT1=L2 Testing2&EXPDATE=1215&INVNUM=661254585&BILLTOFIRSTNAME=Card holder First Name&BILLTOLASTNAME=Card holder Last Name3&PARTNER=PayPal&PWD=pwd&BILLTOSTATE=CA&BILLTOSTREET=123 Main St.&TAXAMT=1.01&TAXEXEMPT=N&TENDER=C&USER=user4&BILLTOZIP=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
| 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. The amount passed must not contain more than two decimal places. |
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. The amount passed must not contain more than two decimal places. |
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 |
TSYS Acquiring Solutions Level 3 Required Parameters
The parameters listed in the table below apply to Level 3 transactions as extended data.
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
COMMCODE |
(Required) Commodity code identifier for the business. Character length and limitations: 4 alphanumeric 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 |
VATREGNUM |
(Required) VAT registration number. Can be part of the registration data or passed with each transaction. Character length and limitations: 20 alphanumeric characters |
TSYS Acquiring Solutions Level 3 Mastercard Extended Data
The parameters listed in the table below apply to Level 3 Mastercard transactions as extended data.
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
FREIGHTAMT |
(Optional) Freight amount. Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters |
DUTYAMT |
(Optional) Duty amount. Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters |
SHIPTOCOUNTRY |
(Optional) Destination country code. The Payflow API accepts 3-digit numeric country codes. Refer to ISO 3166-1 numeric. Character length and limitations: 3 alphanumeric characters |
ALTTAXAMT |
(Optional) Alternate tax amount. Character length and limitations: 9 numeric characters. The amount passed must not contain more than two decimal places. |
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 up to 99 for a maximum total of 98 line items. Transaction will be rejected if it contains more than 98 line items. Each line item should contain the quantity (L_QTYn) and unit price (L_COSTn) fields.
| 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 measurement code. See the units of measurement codes reference table. 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 |
Example TSYS Acquiring Solutions Level 3 Mastercard Transaction Parameter String
1TRXTYPE=S&TENDER=C&PARTNER=Partner&USER=User&PWD=Password&ACCT=5525000000000005&EXPDATE=1215&AMT=1.002&BILLTOSTREET=5199 JOHNSON&BILLTOZIP=94588&ALTTAXAMT=1.00&CUSTVATREGNUM=11111&LOCALTAXAMT=1.003&NATIONALTAXAMT=1.00&COMMCODE=22222&VATAXAMT=1.00&VATAXPERCENT=10&TAXEXEMPT=Y&DISCOUNT=1.00&FREIGHTAMT=1.004&DUTYAMT=1.00&SHIPTOZIP=33333&SHIPFROMZIP=44444&SHIPTOCOUNTRY=840&ORDERDATE=020725&L_COMMCODE1=123456789ABC5&L_DESC1=<Line item 1 description>&L_UPC1=CBA987654321&L_QTY1=1&L_UOM1=123456789012&L_COST1=1.00&L_TAXAMT1=1.006&L_TAXRATE1=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
| 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. The amount passed must not contain more than two decimal places. |
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. The amount passed must not contain more than two decimal places. |
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 |
TSYS Acquiring Solutions Level 3 Required Parameters
The parameters listed in the table below apply to Level 3 transactions as extended data.
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
COMMCODE |
(Required) Commodity code identifier for the business. Character length and limitations: 4 alphanumeric 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 |
VATREGNUM |
(Required) VAT registration number. Can be part of the registration data or passed with each transaction. Character length and limitations: 20 alphanumeric characters |
TSYS Acquiring Solutions Level 3 Visa Extended Data
The parameters listed in the table below apply to Level 3 Visa transactions as extended data.
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
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 |
SHIPTOCOUNTRY |
(Optional) Destination country code. The Payflow API accepts 3-digit numeric country codes. Refer to ISO 3166-1 numeric. Character length and limitations: 3 alphanumeric characters |
CUSTVATREGNUM |
(Required) Customer VAT Registration Number. Character length and limitations: 13 alphanumeric characters |
VATAXAMT |
(Optional) VAT/tax amount (freight/shipping). Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters. The amount passed must not contain more than two decimal places. |
VATAXPERCENT |
(Optional) VAT/tax rate (freight/shipping). Character length and limitations: 4 numeric characters. |
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 up to 999. Each line item should contain quantity (L_QTYn) and unit price (L_COSTn) fields.
| 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 measurement code. See the units of measurement codes reference table. 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 |
Example TSYS Acquiring Solutions Level 3 Visa Transaction Parameter String
1TRXTYPE=S&TENDER=C&PARTNER=Partner&USER=User&PWD=Password&ACCT=4111111111111111&EXPDATE=1215&AMT=1.002&BILLTOSTREET=5199 JOHNSON&TAXAMT=1.06&BILLTOZIP=94588&ALTTAXAMT=1.00&CUSTVATREGNUM=11111&LOCALTAXAMT=1.013&NATIONALTAXAMT=1.02&COMMCODE=22222&VATAXAMT=1.03&VATAXPERCENT=55&TAXEXEMPT=N&DISCOUNT=.50&FREIGHTAMT=1.004&DUTYAMT=1.00&SHIPTOZIP=33333&SHIPFROMZIP=44444&SHIPTOCOUNTRY=840&ORDERDATE=130125&L_COMMCODE1=123456789ABC5&L_DESC1=Line item 1 description&L_UPC1=CBA987654321&L_QTY1=1&L_UOM1=123456789012&L_COST1=1.50&L_TAXAMT1=1.056&L_TAXRATE1=12&L_DISCOUNT1=.50&L_AMT1=1.00&L_TAXTYPE1=TT1
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
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
SHIPTOCOUNTRY |
(Optional) Destination country code. The Payflow API accepts 3-digit numeric country codes. Refer to ISO 3166-1 numeric. 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 |
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.
Vantiv Line Item 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: 12 alphanumeric characters |
L_DESCn |
(Optional) Item description. Character length and limitations: 35 alphanumeric characters |
L_UOMn |
(Optional) Item's unit of measurement. See the units of measurement codes reference table. 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 |
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
| Level 2 Parameters | Description |
|---|---|
ALTTAXAMT |
(Optional) Alternate tax amount. Character length and limitations: 8 alphanumeric characters. The amount passed must not contain more than two decimal places. |
COMMCODE |
(Optional) Summary commodity code identifier for the business. Character length and limitations: 4 alphanumeric characters |
SHIPTOCOUNTRY |
(Optional) Country code. Either a 2-character alpha country code or a 3-character numeric country code. Character length and limitations: 2 or 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: 95 characters |
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: 07282011Character 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 alphanumeric characters |
MERCHANTZIP |
(Optional) 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 |
MISCDATA |
(Optional) Miscellaneous data. Character length and limitations: 95 alphanumeric characters |
ORDERDATE |
(Required) Order date. The format is YYMMDD with no slashes or dashes. For example, July 28, 2015 is 150728.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. Value is: - Y - The customer is tax exempt. - N - The customer is not tax exempt (default). Character length and limitations: 1 alpha 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 |
VATAXAMT |
(Optional) VAT/tax amount (freight/shipping). Character length and limitations: 12 numeric characters. The amount passed must not contain more than two decimal places. |
VATAXRATE |
(Optional) VAT/tax rate (freight/shipping). Character length and limitations: 4 numeric characters. Must include a period as a decimal point and two decimal places. |
WorldPay Level 3 Parameters
Pass the following WorldPay Level 3 parameters to get the discount rate.
WorldPay Level 3 parameters
| Level 3 Parameters | Description |
|---|---|
L_ALTTAXAMTn |
(Optional) Alternate tax amount for this item. Character length and limitations: 8 numeric characters plus decimal: XXXX.XX. The amount passed must not contain more than two decimal places. |
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). 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_CARRIERSERVICELEVELCODEn |
(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). 10 currency characters |
L_UOMn |
(Optional) Item's unit of measurement. See the units of measurement codes reference table. 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). 12 numeric characters |
L_TAXRATEn |
(Optional) Tax rate for this item. Character length and limitations: 4 numeric characters plus decimal:XXXX |