Enhanced data file layout

These are the enhanced data elements related specifically to downgraded transactions, which can be added to the Standard File Layout for an additional charge.

Field nameDescriptionLengthData type
ISS_CCT_CODCard Issuer Country Code3text
POS_ENT_CODEPoint-of-Sale Entry ModeValid values:
  • Credit Card/Debit Card/EBT
  • 00 - Terminal Not Used
  • 01 - Key Entered
  • 02 - Magnetic Stripe Read - Not Full Stripe
  • 03 - Bar Code Read
  • 04 - ICC with CVV or iCVV
  • 06 - Track I Read
  • 07 - ICC Proximity Read
  • 09 - Digital Secure Remote Payment
  • 10 - Key Entered - Credential on File
  • 81 - MasterCard Internet
  • 90 - Complete Magnetic Stripe Read and Transmitted
  • 91 - Proximity Magnetic Stripe Read and Transmitted
  • 95 - ICC without CVV or iCVV or Mag Fallback
  • Electronic Check
  • 01 - Manual Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) Data (WEB, TEL, PPD, CCD)
  • 02 - System Parsed MICR Data
  • 84 - Electronic Check MICR Read (POP, ARC)
2text
CH_ID_METHCardholder ID Method
Valid values:
  • 1 - Signature
  • 2 - PIN
  • 3 - Unattended Terminal
  • 4 - Mail/Telephone Order
1text
MOTO_INDPayment Platform Indicator
Valid values:
  • Visa/MasterCard/Discover
  • Space - Not Applicable
  • 1 - Single Transaction
  • 2 - Recurring Transaction
  • 3 - Installment Payment
  • 4 - Unknown Classification
  • 5 - Secure Electronic Commerce with Cardholder Certificate, PPD or CCD
  • 6 - Non-secure Electronic Commerce with Merchant Certificate
  • 7 - Non-secure Electronic Commerce without Merchant Certificate
  • 8 - Non-secure Transactions
  • American Express
  • Space - Not Applicable
  • 5 - Secure Electronic Commerce with Cardholder Certificate
  • Electronic Check
  • V - Verify
  • E - Edit Only (Parse + Edit)
  • Others
  • Space - Not Applicable
1text
CAT_INDCardholder Activated Terminal Code
  • Visa
  • Space - Not Applicable
  • 1 - Limited Amount Terminal
  • 2 - Automated Dispensing Machine
  • 3 - Self-service Terminal
  • 4 - Remote Indicator
  • 9 - Mobile Acceptance Solution
  • MasterCard
  • 0 - Not a CAT transaction
  • 1 - Automated Dispensing Machine
  • 2 - Self-service Terminal
  • 3 - Limited Amount Terminal
  • 4 - In-flight Commerce
  • 6 - Internet
  • 7 - Transponder
  • 9 - Mobile Acceptance Solution
  • Others
  • Space - Not Applicable
1text
CVV2_RESULTAuthorization Response Code
Returned by the issuing financial institution for the transaction.
Valid values:
  • A - Address Matches, ZIP Does Not
  • B - Address Matches, ZIP Not Verified
  • C - Address and ZIP Not Verified
  • N - Neither ZIP Nor Address Match
  • P - ZIP Matches, Address Not Verified
  • R - System Unavailable, Retry
  • S - AVS Not Supported
  • T - ZIP Matches, Address Does Not
  • U - Information Not Available
  • W - ZIP Matches, Address Does Not
  • X - All Digits Match (for US) / ZIP and Address Match (for non-US)
  • Y - Address and ZIP Match
  • Z - ZIP Matches, Address Does Not
1text
DR_SERVICE_CODETrack II Service Code
Indicates whether the card is chip-enabled.
1-
TDSXT_TRN_DWNGRDTransaction Downgrade Status Indicator1text
AUTH_FAIL_APPROVAL_CDE_INDMissing or Invalid 6-Digit Approval Code Indicator
Format:  9
Mitigation:  If value is 1, resolve the issue by electronic authorization.
1number
AUTH_FAIL_AUTH_RESP_INDMissing or Invalid Authorization Response Indicator
Format:  9
Mitigation:  If value is 1, resolve the issue by “00” for approval.
1number
AUTH_FAIL_TRN_ID_INDMissing or Mismatched Transaction Identifier or Forced Transaction Indicator
Format:  9
Mitigation:  If value is 1, resolve the issue by including the full VISA Transaction ID or Val Code, MasterCard Banknet Reference or Date, or Discover STAND ID or Reference Number.
1number
AUTH_FAIL_AUTH_DTE_INDElapsed Settlement Period Indicator
Format:  9
Mitigation:  If value is 1, resolve the issue by: - Authorizing or settling within 1 day for Card Present environment - Authorizing or settling within 7 days for Card Not Present environment
1number
AUTH_FAIL_TRN_ACI_INDCritical Authorization Failure (Visa) Indicator
Format:  9
Mitigation:  If value is 1, resolve the issue by including Card Payment Service (CPS) qualification elements (required by Visa).
1number
AUTH_FAIL_TRK_DATA_COND_INDInvalid Magnetic Stripe Read Indicator
Format:  9
Mitigation:  If value is 1, card read failure.
1number
SETTL_FAIL_TIMELINESS_INDElapsed Outclearing Period Indicator
Format:  9
Mitigation:  If value is 1, resolve the issue by contacting representative for clearing days.
1number
SETTL_FAIL_AVS_RESP_INDMissing or Problem on Address Verification Service Indicator
Format:  9
Mitigation:  If value is 1, resolve the issue by following the prompts on the terminal for Address Verification Service.
1number
SETTL_FAIL_CVV_RESP_INDCVV Not Required for Interchange Qualification Indicator
Format:  9
Mitigation:  If value is 1, resolve the issue by using response values in evaluating Sale risk.
1number
SETTL_FAIL_TAX_INCL_FLAG_INDMissing Tax Amount on Commercial Card Indicator
Format:  9
Mitigation:  If value is 1, resolve the issue by following prompts on the terminal for tax.
1number
SETTL_FAIL_TAX_AMT_INDMissing Tax Amount or Tax Amount Not Within Tolerance Indicator
Format:  9
Mitigation:  If value is 1, resolve the issue by ensuring tax falls within .01% and 22% of Sale amount.
1number
SETTL_FAIL_CUST_CDE_INDMissing Cardholder Company Code (PO Number or Equivalent) Indicator
Format:  9
Mitigation:  If value is 1, resolve the issue by following prompts on the terminal for Customer Code, PO Number or equivalent.
1number
SETTL_FAIL_AUTH2SETTL_AMT_INDTip-adjusted Settlement Amount and Authorization Amount Discrepancy Indicator
Format:  9
Mitigation:  If value is 1, resolve the issue by ensuring authorization amount equals settlement amount or is within tolerance.
1number
SETTL_FAIL_INVC_NUM_IDMissing Invoice Number Indicator
Format:  9
Mitigation:  If value is 1, resolve the issue by following prompts on the terminal and include Invoice Number.
1number
SETTL_FAIL_CUST_SVC_NUM_INDMissing Customer Service Phone Number or Web Address Indicator
Format:  9
Mitigation:  If value is 1, no action is required.
1number
SETTL_FAIL_POS_ENTRY_INDMissing or Invalid Point-of-Sale (POS) Entry Mode Indicator
Format:  9
Mitigation:  If value is 1, resolve the issue by entering correct POS Entry Mode code.
1number
RENT_FAIL_CUST_REF_INDMissing Contract or Folio Number Indicator
Format:  9
Mitigation:  If value is 1, resolve the issue by adding contract number or folio number.
1number
RENT_FAIL_RENTER_NAM_INDMissing Cardholder or Renter Name Indicator
Format:  9
Mitigation:  If value is 1, resolve the issue by entering cardholder name with transaction.
1number
RENT_FAIL_RETURN_CITY_INDMissing Rental Card Return City Code Indicator
Format:  9
Mitigation:  If value is 1, resolve the issue by including return city with retail car transaction.
1number
RENT_FAIL_RETURN_ST_INDMissing Rental Car State Code Indicator
Format:  9
Mitigation:  If value is 1, resolve the issue by including state code with rental car transaction.
1number
RENT_FAIL_RETURN_CTRY_INDMissing Rental Car Country Code Indicator
Format:  9
Mitigation:  If value is 1, resolve the issue by including return country code with rental car transaction.
1number
RENT_FAIL_RETURN_LOC_INDMissing Return Location Indicator
Format:  9
Mitigation:  If value is 1, resolve the issue by including return location with rental car transaction.
1number
RENT_FAIL_CKOUT_RETURN_DTE_INDMissing Lodging Check Out Date or Rental Return Date Indicator
Format:  9
Mitigation:  If value is 1, resolve the issue by including check-out date for hotel or rental return date for car rental.
1number
RENT_FAIL_CUST_SVC_NUM_INDMissing Customer Service Phone Number Indicator
Format:  9
Mitigation:  If value is 1, resolve the issue by including customer service phone number with car rental transaction.
1number
RENT_FAIL_PROP_PHN_NUM_INDMissing Property Phone Number Indicator
Format:  9
Mitigation:  If value is 1, resolve the issue by including property phone number with car rental transaction.
1number
RENT_FAIL_MKT_SPECFC_INDMissing Market-specific Indicator
Format:  9
1number
RENT_FAIL_CK_IN_OUT_INDMissing Lodging Check In Date or Rental Check Out Date Indicator
Format:  9
1number
TRVL_FAIL_PASSGR_NAM_IDMissing Passenger Name Indicator
Format:  9
Mitigation:  If value is 1, resolve the issue by including passenger name.
1number
TRVL_FAIL_DEPART_DTE_INDMissing Departure Date Indicator
Format:  9
Mitigation:  If value is 1, resolve the issue by including departure date.
1number
TRVL_FAIL_ORIG_CITY_INDMissing Originating City Code Indicator
Format:  9
Mitigation:  If value is 1, resolve the issue by including originating city code.
1number
TRVL_FAIL_LEG1_INDMissing Leg 1 Travel Details Indicator
Format:  9
Mitigation:  If value is 1, resolve the issue by including Leg 1 of travel (service class, stopover code, destination city, etc.).
1number
TRVL_FAIL_RESTR_TIC_INDMissing or Invalid Restricted Ticket Indicator
Format:  9
Mitigation:  If value is 1, resolve the issue by including service class.
1number
TRVL_FAIL_MULT_SEQ_NUM_INDMissing or Failed Multi-sequence Number Indicator
Format:  9
Mitigation: Assigned by Elavon.
1number
TRVL_FAIL_MULT_SEQ_CNT_INDMissing or Failed Multi-sequence Number Count Indicator
Format:  9
Mitigation:  Assigned by Elavon.
1number
TRVL_FAIL_ANCIL_TKT_NUM_INDMissing Ancillary Ticket Number Indicator
Format:  9
Mitigation:  If value is 1, resolve the issue by providing ancillary ticket number.
1number
TRVL_FAIL_ANCIL_SVC_CAT_INDMissing Ancillary Category Code Indicator
Format:  9
Mitigation:  If value is 1, resolve the issue by providing 2-digit Service Category code.
1number
TRVL_FAIL_ANCIL_CONN_TKT_INDMissing Original Ticket Number Associated with Ancillary Ticket Number Indicator
Format:  9
Mitigation:  If value is 1, resolve the issue by providing original ticket number to reconcile with ancillary ticket number.
1number
TRVL_FAIL_ANCIL_PASSGR_DAT_INDMissing Ancillary Passenger Data Indicator
Format:  9
Mitigation:  If value is 1, resolve the issue by including passenger name or description with ancillary ticket number.
1number
FUEL_FAIL_PURCH_TYP_INDMissing Type of Product or Service Purchased Indicator
Format:  9
Mitigation:  If value is 1, resolve the issue by including type of product purchased.
1number
FUEL_FAIL_FUEL_TYP_INDMissing Fuel Type Indicator
Format:  9
Mitigation:  If value is 1, resolve the issue by including type of fuel purchased.
1number
FUEL_FAIL_UNIT_MEAS_INDMissing Unit of Measure Indicator
Format:  9
Mitigation:  If value is 1, resolve the issue by including unit of measure.
1number
FUEL_FAIL_FUEL_QTY_INDMissing Quantity Purchased Indicator
Format:  9
Mitigation:  If value is 1, resolve the issue by including quantifier of purchase.
1number
FUEL_FAIL_PRICE_INDMissing Unit Price Indicator
Format:  9
Mitigation:  If value is 1, resolve the issue by including the price per unit of measure.
1number
FUEL_FAIL_TAX_EXEMPT_INDMissing Tax Exempt Indicator
Format:  9
Mitigation:  If value is 1, resolve the issue by including tax exempt indicator.
1number
FUEL_FAIL_COMPANY_NAM_INDMissing Oil Company Brand Name Code Indicator
Format:  9
Mitigation:  If value is 1, resolve the issue by including the oil company’s brand name code.
1number
FUEL_FAIL_PURCH_TIM_INDMissing Purchase time Indicator
Format:  9
Mitigation:  If value is 1, resolve the issue by including the time of the purchase.
1number
FUEL_FAIL_QTY_EXPONENT_INDMissing Quantity Exponent Indicator
Format:  9
Mitigation:  If value is 1, resolve the issue by including the quantity exponent indicator.
1number
FUEL_FAIL_SLS_AMT_INDMissing Sales Amount Indicator
Format:  9
Mitigation:  If value is 1, Transaction Amount must be within the allowable limits.
1number
AUTH_FAIL_AUTH_AMT_INDMissing or Invalid authorized amount
Format:  9
Mitigation:  If value is 1, Transaction Amount must be within the allowable limits.
1number
AUTH_FAIL_MOTO_ECI_INDMissing or Invalid MOTO/ECI (mail order telephone order / electronic commerce indicator)
Format:  9
Mitigation:  If value is 1, Transaction Amount must be within the allowable limits.
1number
AUTH_FAIL_VISA_PROD_ID_INDMissing or Invalid Visa Product ID
Format:  9
Mitigation:  If value is 1, Transaction Amount must be within the allowable limits.
1number
AUTH_FAIL_VISA_VALDTN_CDE_INDMissing or Invalid Visa Validation Code
Format:  9
Mitigation:  If value is 1, Transaction Amount must be within the allowable limits.
1number
AUTH_FAIL_MC_BANKNET_REF_INDMissing or Invalid Mastercard Banknet Reference Number
Format:  9
Mitigation:  If value is 1, Transaction Amount must be within the allowable limits.
1number
AUTH_FAIL_MC_BANKNET_DTE_INDMissing or Invalid Mastercard Banknet Date
Format:  9
Mitigation:  If value is 1, Transaction Amount must be within the allowable limits.
1number
TRVL_FAIL_AIR_TKT_NUM_INDMissing Airline Ticket Number
Format:  9
Mitigation:  If value is 1, Transaction Amount must be within the allowable limits.
1number
TRVL_FAIL_LEG1_CARR_CDE_INDMissing Airline Carrier Code for first leg of travel
Format:  9
Mitigation:  If value is 1, Include Leg 1 of travel.
1number
TRVL_FAIL_LEG1_SVC_CLSS_INDMissing Service Class Code for first leg of travel
Format:  9
Mitigation:  If value is 1, Include Leg 1 of travel.
1number
TRVL_FAIL_LEG1_STOPOVR_CDE_INDMissing Stop Over Code for first leg of travel
Format:  9
Mitigation:  If value is 1, Include Leg 1 of travel.
1number
TRVL_FAIL_LEG1_DEST_AIRPT_INDMissing Destination Airport Code
Format:  9
Mitigation:  If value is 1, Include Leg 1 of travel.
1number
OTH_FAIL_INDIf a transaction downgrades for any reason not identified, the “other” flag will be set
Format:  9
Mitigation: 
1number