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PTechRetail Class

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The PTECHRETAIL component is used to authorize face-to-face credit card transactions with the Paymentech NetConnect system on the Tampa platform. This component creates a simple interface for processing transactions in the Retail and Restaurant environments. It allows for simple, direct, secure communication to the Paymentech TLS/SSL gateway through a standard Internet connection. This component can be integrated into web pages or stand-alone Point Of Sale applications. Because all TLS/SSL communications are handled inside the component, any application or web page can be deployed without the need for expensive dedicated TLS/SSL servers.

Syntax

inpaydirect.ptechretail()

Remarks

Setting up the class and authorizing a transaction is easy. First, set the MerchantNumber, TerminalNumber, ClientNumber, UserId, and Password with the information given to you when you signed up for Paymentech service. You should also set your IndustryType and PINCapability at this time.

After the merchant information is setup, you may enter transaction data. When the Credit Card's CardEntryDataSource is Manually Entered, the merchant should fill the CardNumber, CardExpMonth, and CardExpYear properties. Address Verification Service (AVS) data may be sent in card-present retail transactions by filling the CustomerAddress and CustomerZip properties. For any other CardEntryDataSource , the CardMagneticStripe property should be filled. In addition, the TransactionAmount should be set with the total amount for the transaction, including any taxes.

Now simply call the Sale or AuthOnly method to send the authorization to the Paymentech Server.

The status of the authorization request will be stored in the ResponseCode property, with human-readable text appearing in the ResponseText property. There are several other Response properties which will contain data that should be logged.

Once an authorization request is approved, one of three things happen. If you are using the Host Capture SettlementMode, and your Paymentech account is setup with the Host Auto Close feature, you need take no further action. The host will close the current open batch at a designated time each day. This means that there is no end of day batch processing required from the merchant. In order for the merchant's batch to be included in the Paymentech Host Auto Close process, the merchant parameter file on the host must indicate that the merchant is Auto Close. Without this flag being set, the merchant's transactions must be settled with a Manual Batch Release.

If you are using the Host Capture SettlementMode, and your Paymentech account not setup with Host Auto Close, then after an authorization is approved the transaction is added to the current batch on the Paymentech Server, and the money in the customer's account is blocked and tagged for the merchant. The transaction must go through the Manual Batch Release Settlement process in order for the blocked money to be transferred to the merchant's account. To release a batch for settlement, please see the PTechHostSettle class.

If you are using the Terminal Capture SettlementMode, you must store the XML aggregate returned from the GetDetailAggregate method and submit it at the end of the day in a manual batch settlement. A detail aggregate for each authorized transaction must be sent in a batch using the PTechManualSettle class. A transaction that has been authorized and then subsequently voided with this class must NOT be added to the batch settlement, and must not be submitted with the PTechManualSettle class. Any transaction not submitted with PTechManualSettle will eventually time out, and the block on the customer's card will be removed (essentially, you may void transactions by simply not sending them in the batch settlement). The Terminal Capture SettlementMode is required for the Restaurant and Hotel IndustryTypes. This is because both IndustryTypes will generally have additional charges added on to the original authorization (for example: a tip for your server, or a drink from the hotel bar charged to your room). Other IndustryTypes may benefit from this functionality as well, but if you do not require your transactions to be authorized for one amount and then settled for a different amount, it is highly recommended you use the much simpler Host Capture SettlementMode.

Note that a transaction authorized in the Host Capture SettlementMode MUST be released for settlement using the PTechHostSettle class. It cannot be added to a manual batch settlement using the PTechManualSettle class. Doing so will result in charging the customer twice! Likewise, transactions authorized with SettlementMode set to Terminal Capture cannot be released using the PTechHostSettle class, because no record of the transaction has been stored on the Paymentech Server.

Also note that you cannot mix Host Capture and Terminal Capture SettlementModes on the same MerchantNumber / TerminalNumber pair. Contact Paymentech to setup your merchant account for Terminal Capture.

Property List


The following is the full list of the properties of the class with short descriptions. Click on the links for further details.

CardCVVDataThree digit security code on back of card (optional).
CardCVVPresenceIndicates the presence of the card verification value.
CardEntryDataSourceThis property contains a 1-character code identifying the source of the customer data.
CardExpMonthExpiration month of the credit card specified in Number .
CardExpYearExpiration year of the credit card specified in Number .
CardMagneticStripeTrack data read off of the card's magnetic stripe.
CardNumberCustomer's credit card number for the transaction.
ClientNumberMerchant configuration property, assigned by Paymentech.
CustomerAddressThe customer's billing address.
CustomerZipCustomer's zip code (or postal code if outside of the USA).
DuplicateCheckingIndicates whether duplicate checking is enabled.
GratuityAmountGratuity amount for restaurant industry transactions.
IndustryTypeDetermines the merchant's industry type.
InvoiceNumberMerchant-generated invoice number.
Level2PurchaseIdPurchase Identifier for use when sending Level II data.
Level2SalesTaxSales Tax for use when sending Level II data.
Level2ShipToZipDestination ZipCode for use when sending Level II data.
MerchantNumberA unique number used to identify the merchant, assigned by Paymentech.
PasswordPassword for authentication with the NetConnect Server .
PINCapabilityIndicates if the terminal device supports a PIN pad.
POSRetrievalNumberMerchant-generated reference number, used for reversals.
ProxyAuthSchemeThis property is used to tell the component which type of authorization to perform when connecting to the proxy.
ProxyAutoDetectThis property tells the component whether or not to automatically detect and use proxy system settings, if available.
ProxyPasswordThis property contains a password if authentication is to be used for the proxy.
ProxyPortThis property contains the TCP port for the proxy Server (default 80).
ProxyServerIf a proxy Server is given, then the HTTP request is sent to the proxy instead of the server otherwise specified.
ProxySSLThis property determines when to use SSL for the connection to the proxy.
ProxyUserThis property contains a user name, if authentication is to be used for the proxy.
ResponseDebitSurchargeAdditional fee charged for debit transactions.
ResponseDebitTraceThis property is returned in the response to a debit card transaction.
ResponseApprovalCodeContains an authorization code when a transaction has been approved, or an error code.
ResponseAuthorizedAmountUsed for partial authorizations.
ResponseAuthSourceIndicates the source of the authorization code stored in ApprovalCode .
ResponseAVSResultContains the Address Verification System result code.
ResponseBatchNumberCurrent open batch number This property is returned after sending a BatchInquiry or BatchRelease transaction with the PTECHHOSTSETTLE component, or after a SendSettlement sent using the PTECHMANUALSETTLE component.
ResponseCardLevelThis property contains a two-character code created by Visa during the authorization process.
ResponseCardTypeType of the credit card.
ResponseCodeIndicates the status of the authorization request.
ResponseCVVResultContains the returned CVV result code if it was requested.
ResponseNetworkIdAuthorizing network Identifier which indicates which network approved this transaction.
ResponseRetrievalNumberReference number returned from the Paymentech host.
ResponseSequenceNumberSequenceNumber echoed from the authorization.
ResponseTextApproval/Decline/Error text message information This property contains a response or display text message, and is used by the terminal to display the authorization result.
SequenceNumberSequence number of the transaction.
ServerThe URL for the PaymenTech NetConnect server.
ServerNumberUsed for restaurant transactions: Id number of the server making the transaction.
SSLAcceptServerCertEncodedThe certificate (PEM/base64 encoded).
SSLCertEncodedThe certificate (PEM/base64 encoded).
SSLCertStoreThe name of the certificate store for the client certificate.
SSLCertStorePasswordIf the certificate store is of a type that requires a password, this property is used to specify that password in order to open the certificate store.
SSLCertStoreTypeThe type of certificate store for this certificate.
SSLCertSubjectThe subject of the certificate used for client authentication.
SSLServerCertEncodedThe certificate (PEM/base64 encoded).
TerminalNumberTerminal number assigned by Paymentech.
TimeoutA timeout for the component.
TransactionAmountPurchase amount for an authorization.
UserIdUserId for authentication with the NetConnect Server .

Method List


The following is the full list of the methods of the class with short descriptions. Click on the links for further details.

AuthOnlySends an AuthOnly transaction to the host.
CaptureSends a capture transaction to the PaymenTech Server.
ConfigSets or retrieves a configuration setting .
CreditCredits a cardholder's account.
GetDetailAggregateReturns an aggregate containing details of this transaction, which is then used for manual settlement.
InterruptInterrupt the current method.
ResetClears all properties to their default values.
SaleSends a Sale transaction to the host.
VoidTransactionVoids a transaction in the current batch.

Event List


The following is the full list of the events fired by the class with short descriptions. Click on the links for further details.

DataPacketInFired when receiving a data packet from the transaction server.
DataPacketOutFired when sending a data packet to the transaction server.
ErrorInformation about errors during data delivery.
SSLServerAuthenticationFired after the server presents its certificate to the client.
SSLStatusShows the progress of the secure connection.

Configuration Settings


The following is a list of configuration settings for the class with short descriptions. Click on the links for further details.

CustomerDefinedDataAdditional transaction identification data.
AllowPartialAuthsIndicates whether partial authorizations are to be supported.
DeviceIDUsed to specify the device user, retail lane, fuel pump, etc. to identify where the transaction originated from.
RequestBalanceInfoSpecifies whether to request balance information.
ResponseBalanceAmount1Credit Prepaid Available Balance #1.
ResponseBalanceAmount2Credit Prepaid Available Balance $2.
ResponseBalanceCurrency1Currency code for ResponseBalanceAmount1.
ResponseBalanceCurrency2Currency code for ResponseBalanceAmount2.
ECommerceIndicatorUsed to specify the indicator describing the type of internet transaction.
CAVVAuthenticationCAVV data from a ThreeDSecure authentication.
SettlementModeIndicates whether the component uses Paymentech's Host Capture or Terminal Capture system.
ResponsePOSRetrievalNumberPOS Retrieval Number sent in the request, echoed back in the response.
SystemInformationSystem Information field for Batch Inquiry and Release transactions.
EMVDataThe EMV data returned from a Pin Pad after reading an EMV card.
EMVEntryDataSourceThe EMV Data Entry Source (DES).
ResponseEMVDataThe response EMV data.
ResponseEMVCardAuthCodeThe ChaseNet and Visa card authentication results code.
ResponseEMVDownloadIndicatorWhether EMV parameters should be updated.
EMVOnlinePINDUKPT DES encrypted PIN block for EMV Online PIN transactions.
EMVOnlineKSNClear-text Key Sequence Number for EMV Online PIN transactions.
AcceptEncodingUsed to tell the server which types of content encodings the client supports.
AllowHTTPCompressionThis property enables HTTP compression for receiving data.
AllowIdenticalRedirectURLAllow redirects to the same URL.
AppendWhether to append data to LocalFile.
AuthorizationThe Authorization string to be sent to the server.
BytesTransferredContains the number of bytes transferred in the response data.
EncodeURLIf set to true the URL will be encoded by the component.
FollowRedirectsDetermines what happens when the server issues a redirect.
GetOn302RedirectIf set to true the component will perform a GET on the new location.
HTTPVersionThe version of HTTP used by the component.
IfModifiedSinceA date determining the maximum age of the desired document.
KeepAliveDetermines whether the HTTP connection is closed after completion of the request.
MaxRedirectAttemptsLimits the number of redirects that are followed in a request.
OtherHeadersOther headers as determined by the user (optional).
ProxyAuthorizationThe authorization string to be sent to the proxy server.
ProxyAuthSchemeThe authorization scheme to be used for the proxy.
ProxyPasswordA password if authentication is to be used for the proxy.
ProxyPortPort for the proxy server (default 80).
ProxyServerName or IP address of a proxy server (optional).
ProxyUserA user name if authentication is to be used for the proxy.
TransferredDataLimitThe maximum number of incoming bytes to be stored by the component.
TransferredHeadersThe full set of headers as received from the server.
UseChunkedEncodingEnables or Disables HTTP chunked encoding for transfers.
ChunkSizeSpecifies the chunk size in bytes when using chunked encoding.
UserAgentInformation about the user agent (browser).
KerberosSPNThe Service Principal Name for the Kerberos Domain Controller.
ConnectionTimeoutSets a separate timeout value for establishing a connection.
FirewallAutoDetectTells the component whether or not to automatically detect and use firewall system settings, if available.
FirewallHostName or IP address of firewall (optional).
FirewallPasswordPassword to be used if authentication is to be used when connecting through the firewall.
FirewallPortThe TCP port for the FirewallHost;.
FirewallTypeDetermines the type of firewall to connect through.
FirewallUserA user name if authentication is to be used connecting through a firewall.
KeepAliveTimeThe inactivity time in milliseconds before a TCP keep-alive packet is sent.
KeepAliveIntervalThe retry interval, in milliseconds, to be used when a TCP keep-alive packet is sent and no response is received.
LingerWhen set to True, connections are terminated gracefully.
LingerTimeTime in seconds to have the connection linger.
LocalHostThe name of the local host through which connections are initiated or accepted.
LocalPortThe TCP port in the local host where the component binds.
MaxLineLengthThe maximum amount of data to accumulate when no EOL is found.
MaxTransferRateThe transfer rate limit in bytes per second.
RecordLengthThe length of received data records.
TCPKeepAliveDetermines whether or not the keep alive socket option is enabled.
UseIPv6Whether to use IPv6.
TcpNoDelayWhether or not to delay when sending packets.
TLS12SignatureAlgorithmsDefines the allowed TLS 1.2 signature algorithms when UseManagedSecurityAPI is True.
ReuseSSLSessionDetermines if the SSL session is reused.
SSLCipherStrengthThe minimum cipher strength used for bulk encryption.
SSLEnabledProtocolsUsed to enable/disable the supported security protocols.
SSLProviderThe name of the security provider to use.
SSLSecurityFlagsFlags that control certificate verification.
OpenSSLCADirThe path to a directory containing CA certificates.
OpenSSLCAFileName of the file containing the list of CA's trusted by your application.
OpenSSLCipherListA string that controls the ciphers to be used by SSL.
OpenSSLPrngSeedDataThe data to seed the pseudo random number generator (PRNG).
AbsoluteTimeoutDetermines whether timeouts are inactivity timeouts or absolute timeouts.
FirewallDataUsed to send extra data to the firewall.
InBufferSizeThe size in bytes of the incoming queue of the socket.
OutBufferSizeThe size in bytes of the outgoing queue of the socket.
CodePageThe system code page used for Unicode to Multibyte translations.

 
 
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