Payouts Reconciliation Report

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Last updated: Nov 4th, 10:59am

This report provides a detailed view of the activity on your platform and helps with reconciliation of end-to-end money flow and transactions.

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Know before you begin

Ensure you are an approved partner to use this report.

This report is generated and placed on SFTP by 9:00 AM daily in the leading time zone of the reporting window.

This report includes alternative payment methods (APMs). See the list of supported APMs.

The actual amounts in this report are multiplied by 100 to represent the amounts as cents. For instance, a $10 entry shows up as 1000 on the report.

Read the report data by column header name instead of column index to maintain backward compatibility.

Report file name

The file name of the Payouts Reconciliation Report for a single account follows this naming convention:

PYT.yyyymmdd.ReportIdentifier.ReportingWindow.SequenceNumber.MajorVersion.MinorVersion.Format

Field	Information
`PYT`	An abbreviation for Payouts Reconciliation report.
`yyyymmdd`	The date for the data in the report. It represents the latest, or ending date, of the data.
`ReportIdentifier`	This is the unique value to identify the report, such as the BN code or organization name.
`ReportingWindow`	The window of time when the report was generated.
`SequenceNumber`	The sequence number of the report file. The sequence number begins with `0` and continues until all parts of the report are recorded in files. The sequence number is always present in the report filename even if there is only one file.
`MajorVersion`	The major version of the report.
`MinorVersion`	The minor version of the report.
`format`	The report format is `CSV` (comma-separated values).

Report format

Each row of the report consists of a two-letter row type, followed by the details specific to that row type. The following table lists the valid row types and the sections that describe the data for that row type.

Code	Description
FH	File header
SH	Section header
CH	Column header
SB	Section body
SF	Section footer
FF	File footer

File header data

Position	Column name	Data type	Description
1	Column Type	`Literal`	The column type (`FH`).
2	Report Generation Date	`Date-time`	The date and time when the report file was generated, in the following format: `YYYY/MM/DDHH:MM:SS offset`, where `offset` is the five-character signed offset from GMT, such as `+0800`.
3	Reporting Window	One of the following `varchar` single characters: `A`, `H`, `R`, `X`.	The window of time when the report was generated, as follows: `A`: America/New York to America/Los Angeles. `H`: America/Los Angeles to Asia/Hong Kong. `R`: Asia/Hong Kong to Europe/London. `X`: Europe/London to America/New York.
4	Report Period Start Date	`Date-time`	The beginning date and time of transactions to include in the report, in the following format: `YYYY/MM/DDHH:MM:SS offset`, where `offset` is the five-character signed offset from GMT, such as `+0800`.
5	Report Period End Date	`Date-time`	The final date and time of transactions to include in the report, in the following format: `YYYY/MM/DDHH:MM:SS offset`, where `offset` is the five-character signed offset from GMT, such as `+0800`.
6	Partner Account Number	`Varchar`	The partner's PayPal encrypted account number.
7	ReportIdentifier	`Varchar`	This unique value identifies the report, such as the BN code or organization name.

Section header data

Position	Column name	Data type	Description
1	Column Type	`Literal`	`SH`

Section body data

Position	Column name	Data type	Description
1	Column Type	`Literal`	The column type (`CH`).
2	TRANSACTION_TYPE	`Varchar`	One of the following types of transaction: `ACH_REVERSAL` `AUTH` This type applies to auth and auth void transactions. `BONUS` Bonus type transactions. `CHARGEBACK` This type applies to chargeback fee and chargeback fee reversal transactions. `CORRECTION` `CURRENCY_CONVERSION` `DEPOSIT` `DISBURSEMENT` `DISPUTE` `FEE` This type applies to fees related to refund, partner fee transactions etc. `FAILED_DISBURSEMENT` Failure of an automated transaction that was initiated by PayPal to disburse the money from your balance to your linked bank account. `HOLD` `HOLD_RELEASE` `INCENTIVES` `OTHERS` `PAYABLE` Funds payable are funds provided by PayPal that need to be paid back. `PAYMENT` This type applies to money movement between a buyer and a seller for an order. `PAYOUT_REFUND` Refund against a past payout transaction. `PAYOUT_REVERSAL` Reversal of a Payout transaction `RECEIVABLE` Funds receivable are funds provided by PayPal that are being paid back. `REFUND` Refund related to a payment you received via PayPal. This refund will be referenced to the original payment in your PayPal account. `RECOUP:` This type applies to recoups from bank or loss accounts. `REVERSAL` `TRANSFER` Transfers are funds transferred either from or to a PayPal account and another payable account `WITHDRAWAL` `WITHDRAW_MONEY` Withdrawal of money from your balance to a bank or non-banking institution account by you or auto-generated business events.
3	TRANSACTION_SUBTYPE	`Varchar`	One of the following subtypes of transaction: `ACCOUNT_RESERVE` This subtype is applicable for any funds that are reserved from the Merchant account. These reserves are not tied to any individual transactions. `ACCOUNT_RESERVE_RELEASE` This subtype is applicable for any funds that are released from reserve to the Merchant account. These reserves are not tied to any individual transactions. `BANK` This subtype applies to withdrawal transactions. `BANK_REVERSAL` Failure of an automated transaction that was initiated by PayPal to disburse the money from your balance to your linked bank account. `BONUS` This subtype applies to bonus transactions. `CREATED` Payout is created and reserved for settlement withdrawal. `DEPOSIT` When the transaction type is `CORRECTION`, the value `DEPOSIT` or `WITHDRAWAL` will be populated for the transaction subtype depending on whether the amount is deposited or withdrawn from the partner's financial account. `DISBURSED` Settlement withdrawal is disbursed to the user's payout instrument, such as a bank account. `DISPUTE_REFUND` This subtype helps merchants identify refunds which were a result of a dispute/chargeback case. `FAILED` Reversal of a bank or settlement withdrawal failed for compliance reasons. `FEE` This subtype applies to chargeback transactions. `FOREIGN_WITHDRAWAL` Indicates foreign withdrawal fees, applicable for transaction type `FEES`. `FROM` This subtype refers to the currency funds were converted from. `LOSS_ACCOUNT` This subtype applies to recoup transactions. `MASSPAY` This subtype applies to payment transactions. `PARTNER_FEE` This subtype applies to fee transactions. `PAYMENT_FEE` This subtype applies to fee transactions. `PENDING` Settlement withdrawal is put on hold for risk or compliance reasons. `REFUND` This subtype applies to fees refund transactions. `REVERSED` Payout is suspended, and the amount reserved for payout is reversed back to the user's account. `REVERSAL` This subtype applies to chargeback, fees, and withdrawal transactions. `TO` This subtype refers to the currency funds were converted to. `TRANSACTIONAL_RESERVE` This subtype is applicable for any funds that are placed on Reserve hold for a specific transaction. `TRANSACTIONAL_RESERVE_RELEASE` This subtype is applicable for any funds that are released from Reserve hold for a specific transaction. `VOID` This subtype applies to auth void transactions. `WITHDRAWAL` When the transaction type is `CORRECTION`, the value `DEPOSIT` or `WITHDRAWAL` will be populated for the transaction subtype depending on whether the amount is deposited or withdrawn from the partner's financial account.
4	SELLER_ACCOUNT_ID	`Varchar`	The seller's encrypted PayPal account number.
5	PAYPAL_REFERENCE_ID	`String`	The original PayPal transaction ID this event is related to.
6	PAYPAL_TRANSACTION _ID	`Varchar`	The PayPal transaction ID.
7	INVOICE_ID	`Varchar`	The invoice ID of the transaction.
8	CUSTOM_FIELD	`Varchar`	A field for custom data.
9	TRANSACTION_DATE	`Date-time`	The date and time the transaction was initiated, in the following format: `YYYY/MM/DD HH:MM:SS offset`. `YYYY` is the four-digit year.`MM` is two-digit month of the year.`DD` is the two-digit day of the month. `HH` is the hour in 24-hour notation. `MM` is minutes. `SS` is seconds. `offset` is the five-character signed offset from GMT, such as `+0800`.
10	INTEGRATION_IDENTIFIER	`Varchar`	The partner's button source code.
11	PAYMENT_INSTRUMENT _TYPE	`Varchar`	A high-level classification of the type of financial instrument that was used to fund a payment, such as the following: `PAYPAL` `CREDIT_CARD` `DEBIT_CARD` `Direct Debit` `VENMO` `Apple Pay` `Google Pay` `Network Token` `Pay Upon Invoice` Supported APMs
12	PAYMENT_INSTRUMENT_ SUBTYPE	`Varchar`	One of the following detailed classifications of the financial instrument used to fund a payment: `AMEX:` AMEX card transaction `CARTE_BANCAIRE:` CARTE_BANCAIRE card transaction `CETELEM:` CETELEM card transaction `COFIDIS:` COFIDIS card transaction `COFINOGA:` COFINOGA card transaction `CHINA_UNION_PAY:` CHINA_UNION_PAY card transaction `DELTA:` DELTA card transaction `DISCOVER:` DISCOVER card transaction `ELECTRON:` ELECTRON card transaction `ELO:` ELO card transaction `HIPER:` HIPER card transaction `HIPERCARD:` HIPERCARD card transaction `JCB:` JCB card transaction `MAESTRO:` MAESTRO card transaction `MASTER_CARD:` MASTER_CARD card transaction `SOLO:` SOLO card transaction `STAR:` STAR card transaction `SWITCH:` SWITCH card transaction `VISA:` VISA card transaction For Wallets and Network token, Payment Source Subtype would show details of card type and card brand used to fund the transaction. For example: `CREDIT_CARD-VISA` `DEBIT_CARD-MASTER_CARD`
13	CHECKOUT_CHANNEL	`Varchar`	Used to distinguish online and offline payments. `POS_PPH` A payment made using a PayPal Here device. `ONLINE_PAYMENT` A payment made on an online platform.
14	DELAYED_ DISBURSEMENT	`One-character flag`	The following codes indicate the disbursement type: `Y` Delayed disbursement `N` Instant disbursement
15	TRANSACTION_AMOUNT	`Money`	The amount of the transaction.
16	TRANSACTION_CURRENCY	Three-character currency code	The currency of the transaction.
17	TRANSACTION_DEBIT_ CREDIT_CODE	`Varchar`	The following codes indicate whether the money was credited or debited: `CR` Credit `DR` Debit
18	PENDING_DISBURSEMENT_ AMOUNT	`Money`	The amount yet to be disbursed.
19	PENDING_DISBURSEMENT_ AMOUNT_CURRENCY	Three-character currency code	The currency of the amount yet to be disbursed.
20	SELLER_AMOUNT	`Money`	The amount of funds transferred to or from a customer. Funds moving out of the seller account have a dash (-) prefix.
21	SELLER_AMOUNT _CURRENCY	Three-character currency code	The currency of the seller amount.
22	PARTNER_FEE	`Money`	Partner fees associated with the transaction. Funds moving out of the partner fee account have a dash (`-`) prefix.
23	PARTNER_FEE_CURRENCY	Three-character currency code	The currency of the partner fee.
24	PARTNER_FEE_ ACCOUNT_ID	`Varchar`	The partner fee encrypted account number in PayPal.
25	PP_FEES	`Money`	Any PayPal fees associated with the transaction. Funds moving out of the PayPal fee account have a dash (`-`) prefix.
26	PP_FEES_CURRENCY	Three-character currency code	The currency of the PayPal fee.
27	PP_FEES_PERCENTAGE	`varchar`	The percentage of the transaction amount charged as fee. Total PayPal fees include `PP_FEES_PERCENTAGE` and `PP_FEES_FIXED_AMOUNT`.
28	PP_FEES_FIXED_AMOUNT	`Money`	The fixed PayPal fee amount component of `PP_FEES`.
29	PP_FEES_XB _PERCENTAGE	`varchar`	The percentage of the transaction amount charged as cross-border fees. Total cross-border fees include `PP_FEES_XB_PERCENTAGE` and `PP_FEES_XB_FIXED_AMOUNT`.
30	PP_FEES_XB _FIXED_AMOUNT	`Money`	The fixed cross-border fee amount component of `PP_FEES_XB_TOTAL_AMOUNT`.
31	PP_FEES_XB_ TOTAL_AMOUNT	`Money`	Total cross-border fee amount associated with the transaction. Total cross-border fees include `PP_FEES_XB_PERCENTAGE` and `PP_FEES_XB_FIXED_AMOUNT`.
32	CHARGEBACK_FEE	`Money`	The chargeback fee associated with the transaction. A dash (`-`) prefix indicates the chargeback fee is reversed.
33	CHARGEBACK_FEE_ CURRENCY	Three-character currency code	The currency of the `CHARGEBACK_FEE`.
34	HOLD_AMOUNT	`Money`	The amount put on hold or released from hold. A dash (`-`) prefix indicates the funds that were put on hold are being released.
35	HOLD_AMOUNT_ CURRENCY	Three-character currency code	The currency of the `HOLD_AMOUNT`.
36	RECOUP_AMOUNT	`Money`	The amount recouped from the recoup account. Funds moving out of the recoup account have a dash (`-`) prefix.
37	RECOUP_AMOUNT _CURRENCY	Three-character currency code	The currency of the `RECOUP_AMOUNT`.
38	RECOUP_ACCOUNT_ID	`Varchar`	The encrypted PayPal account number of the recoup account.
39	PAYABLE_AMOUNT	`Money`	The amount moving in and out of the partner's payable general ledger account. Funds moving out of the payable account have a dash (`-`) prefix.
40	PAYABLE_AMOUNT _CURRENCY	Three-character currency code	The currency of the `PAYABLE_AMOUNT`.
41	PAYABLE_ACCOUNT_ID	`Varchar`	The encrypted PayPal account number of the partner's payable general ledger.
42	EXTERNAL_TRANSFER _AMOUNT	`Money`	The amount credited to or debited from an external entity, such as a bank. Funds debited from an external entity have a dash (`-`) prefix.
43	EXTERNAL_TRANSFER_ AMOUNT_CURRENCY	Three-character currency code	The currency of the `EXTERNAL_TRANSFER_AMOUNT`.
44	COUNTERPARTY_ACCOUNT _ID	`Varchar`	The encrypted PayPal account number of the counter party involved in a transaction.
45	SETTLEMENT_REFERENCE _ID	`Varchar`	The bank reference ID for the bank transfer transaction.
46	STORE_ID	`Varchar`	ID of the store where point of sale happened.
47	TRANSACTION_STATUS	`Varchar`	The current status of the `PAYMENT` transaction. This status can be one of the following: `PENDING` `SUCCESS` `DECLINED`
48	DECLINE_CODE	`Varchar`	This code indicates the reason of decline, when available. For credit card transactions, the code is a processor decline code. For bank transactions, the code is a bank decline code. For more information, see processor decline codes.
49	PAYOUT_REFERENCE_ID	`Varchar`	Indicates transaction ID of the counterparty for a payout transaction.
50	BASE_FX_RATE	`Number`	This is the base rate for FX Optimizer enabled currency conversion at the time of transaction.
51	TOTAL_FX_MARKUP	`Number`	This total markup includes the markup charged by the partner and PayPal as part of FX Optimizer enabled currency conversion.
52	NET_FX_RATE	`Number`	This is the net rate for FX Optimizer enabled currency conversion at the time of transaction includes Base & total markup.
53	REQUESTED_FX_ID	`Varchar`	This is rate requested by the user at the time of the transaction for FX Optimizer enabled currency conversion.
54	APPLIED_FX_ID	`Varchar`	This is the rate that is applied at the time of currency conversion. This rate can be the same as `REQUESTED_FX_ID` if `REQUESTED_FX_ID` has not expired at the time of transaction. If `REQUESTED_FX_ID` has expired, a new rate is applied at the time of transaction.
55	PAYOUT_ITEM_ID	`Varchar`	The ID of the payout item.
56	MEMO	`Varchar`	Custom information sent by user while calling Api to place transaction.
57	PAYOUT_AMOUNT	`Money`	Total payout amount expected to be disbursed to the Users Payout instrument.
58	PAYOUT_SETTLEMENT_ CURRENCY	Three-character currency code	Payout amount currency that is expected to be disbursed to the Users Payout instrument.
59	PAYOUT_ID	`Varchar`	Unique identifier used to tie all transactions that contributed to a particular Payout. This can also be used to link all Payout life cycle events.
60	SETTLEMENT_SOFT _DESCRIPTOR	`Varchar`	Unique identifier sent as part of Settlement to Bank transaction that can be used along with SETTLEMENT_REFERENCE_ID to trace the deposit in their Bank statement.
61	SETTLEMENT_ INSTRUMENT_TYPE	`Varchar`	The type of external entity where the external transfer amount was credited to or debited from, such as `BANK`, for bank transactions.
62	SETTLEMENT_ INSTRUMENT_SUB_TYPE	`Varchar`	The sub-type of external entity where external transfer amount was credited to or debited from.
63	WITHDRAWAL_TYPE	`Varchar`	Withdrawal type to differentiate on-demand vs automated withdrawals. ‘Merchant Initiated’ will be shown for on-demand payouts/withdrawals.

Section footer data

Position	Column name	Data type	Description
1	Column Type	`Literal`	The column type (`SF`).

File footer data

Position	Column name	Data type	Description
1	Column Type	`Literal`	The column type (`FF`).