3D Secure test scenarios

DocsCurrentAdvancedLast updated: September 6th 2023, @ 12:43:42 pm

In the PayPal sandbox, you can use test cards to simulate various scenarios to generate a 3DS response in the order details response.

Important: Use the expiration date 01/2025 and the CVV 123 for all the test cards on this page.

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Scenario	Test cards	API response
Successful authentication: Cardholder enrolled Successful authentication Successful signature verification	Visa: `4868719460707704` Mastercard: `5329879786234393`	`"authentication_result": { "liability_shift": "POSSIBLE", "three_d_secure": { "enrollment_status": "Y", "authentication_status": "Y" } }`
Failed signature: Cardholder enrolled Successful authentication Unsuccessful signature verification	Visa: `4868719115514992` Mastercard: `5329879785160250`	`"authentication_result": { "liability_shift": "UNKNOWN", "three_d_secure": { "enrollment_status": "Y", "authentication_status": "U" } }`
Failed authentication: Cardholder enrolled Unsuccessful authentication Successful signature verification	Visa: `4868719796782421` Mastercard: `5329879743856650`	`"authentication_result":{ "liability_shift": "NO", "three_d_secure":{ "enrollment_status": "Y", "authentication_status": "N" } }`
Attempts/Non-Participating: Cardholder enrolled Not prompted for authentication credential	Visa: `4868719041085422` Mastercard: `5329879703852350`	`"authentication_result": { "liability_shift": "POSSIBLE", "three_d_secure": { "enrollment_status": "Y", "authentication_status": "A" } }`
Timeout	Visa: `4868719494697210` Mastercard: `5329879747163939`	`"authentication_result": { "liability_shift": "NO", }`
Not Enrolled	Visa: `4868719632978803` Mastercard: `5329879761823947`	`"authentication_result": { "liability_shift": "NO", "three_d_secure": { "enrollment_status": "U", } }`

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