IndustryType Property

Code which indicates the industry the merchant is engaged in.

Syntax

int GetIndustryType();

int SetIndustryType(int iIndustryType);

Possible Values

  SIT_UNKNOWN(0), 
  SIT_RETAIL(1), 
  SIT_RESTAURANT(2), 
  SIT_GROCERY_STORE(3), 
  SIT_DIRECT_MARKETING(4), 
  SIT_HOTEL(5), 
  SIT_AUTO_RENTAL(6)

Default Value

Remarks

This property is used to identify the industry type of the merchant submitting the authorization request. The following table lists the industry types supported by this class.


sitUnknown (0)	Unknown or unsure.
sitRetail (1)	Retail store.
sitRestaurant (2)	Food / Restaurant.
sitGroceryStore (3)	Grocery store or supermarket.
sitDirectMarketing (4)	eCommerce or Direct Marketing
sitHotel (5)	Hotel / Lodging
sitAutoRental (6)	Auto Rental

Note: American Express cards are NOT currently supported in the itAutoRental industry.

Note: itDirectMarketing, itHotel, and itAutoRental are NOT supported for this class All Debit, EBT, and Gift Card transactions must be face-to-face card present transactions.

Data Type

Integer