Auth Only Increment - ccauthonly

The Auth Only Increment transaction lets merchants check if a customer has the necessary funds for additional charges tied to an existing Auth Only transaction - this extends an existing auth only and avoids the difficulty of managing two independent Auth Only transactions.

note

Auth Only Increment does not work with Dynamic Currency Conversion.

In this section:

Request

Field name	Description	Required	Length	Data type
`ssl_merchant_id`	Merchant ID Elavon-assigned Converge account ID.	Required	15	numeric
`ssl_user_id`	Converge User ID The user ID with Hosted Payment API user status that can send transaction requests through the terminal.	Required	15	alphanumeric
`ssl_pin`	Terminal ID Unique identifier of the terminal that will process the transaction request and submit to the Converge gateway. The `ssl_user_id` sending the transaction request must be associated with the terminal that will process the request.	Required	64	alphanumeric
`ssl_transaction_type`	Transaction Type Valid value:`ccauthonly`	Required	20	alphanumeric
`ssl_txn_id`	Transaction ID Unique identifier of the Auth Only (`ccauthonly`) transaction to be completed.	Required	46	alphanumeric
`ssl_amount`	Transaction Amount The authorization amount that includes the Net and Sales Tax amounts. For terminals that are set up with the Multi Currency credit payment option, make sure that the number of decimal places are correct as some currencies have 0 (like JPY) or 3 (like BHD) decimal places. Format: Number with 2 decimals places	Required	11	numeric
[Card Data]	Use the appropriate card data parameters for the transaction.
`ssl_card_present`	Card Present Indicator Indicates whether the card is physically present during the transaction. Valid values: - `Y` - Card present - `N` - Card not present Recommended for hand-keyed transactions.	Optional	1	alphanumeric
`ssl_ksn`	Key Serial Number Unique identifier generated from the swiped payment card and returned by the encrypting device. The KSN encrypts the PAN data through the DUKPT method. Required if using `ssl_enc_track_data`, `ssl_encrypted_track1_data` or `ssl_encrypted_track2_data`.	Conditional	20	alphanumeric
`ssl_token`	Credit Card Token Encrypted card data that can replace `ssl_card_number`. Important: - The token must already be stored in Card Manager. - Use only if the terminal is set up with the Tokenization terminal option. - Required if `ssl_merchant_initiated_unscheduled` = Y.	Conditional	20	alphanumeric
`ssl_pos_mode`	POS Device Data Entry Capability Indicates how the POS device captures card data. Valid values: - `01` - Manual entry only - `02` - Magnetic swipe-capable - `03` - Proximity or contactless-capable - `04` - EMV chip-capable (ICC) - Contact only with magnetic stripe - `05` - EMV chip-capable (ICC) - Dual interface with magnetic stripe	Optional	2	numeric
`ssl_entry_mode`	Transaction Entry Indicator Indicates how the track data was captured. Valid values: - `01` - Key entered - Card not present - `02` - Key entered - Card present - `03` - Swiped (default) - `04` - Proximity/Contactless	Optional	2	numeric
[Doing Business As]	Use only on terminals that are set up with the DBA Name terminal option.
`ssl_dynamic_dba`	Doing Business As Name Merchant-defined descriptors that replace the merchant’s business name on credit card statements. Format: PrefixDescriptor Length:* Prefix = 3, 7, or 12, Asterisk = 1, Descriptor = 21 - (Prefix + Asterisk) Example: MANYMAG*BAKERS MONTHLY	Optional	21	alphanumeric
[Tokenization]	Use only on terminals that are set up with the Tokenization terminal option.
`ssl_add_token`	Add to Card Manager Indicator Indicates whether to generate and store the token in Card Manager. Valid values: - `Y` - Authorize transaction, generate and store token - `N` - Do not store token (Default)	Optional	1	alphanumeric
`ssl_get_token`	Generate Token Indicator Indicates whether to generate a token when submitting the card data. Valid values: - `Y` - Authorize transaction and generate token - `N` - Do not generate token (Default) If set to Y, the following parameters are mandatory: Hand-keyed - `ssl_card_number` - `ssl_exp_date` Swiped/Contactless - `ssl_track_data` Encrypted Swiped/Contactless - `ssl_enc_track_data (Ingenico)` - `ssl_encrypted_track1_data (MagTek)` - `ssl_encrypted_track2_data (MagTek)`	Optional	1	alphanumeric
[Card Verification]	Use only on terminals that are set up with the CVV2, CVC2, CID credit card payment option.
`ssl_cvv2cvc2`	Card Verification Value / Card Validation Code Card security code or number printed on the card and commonly used for card not present payment transactions.	Optional	4	numeric
`ssl_cvv2cvc2_indicator`	Card Verification Value / Card Validation Code Indicator Indicates the status of the card security code or number during the transaction. Valid values: - `0` - Bypassed - `1` - Present - `2` - Illegible - `9` - Not Present	Optional	1	numeric
[Purchasing Cards]	Use only on terminals that are set up with the Purchasing Card 2 credit card payment option.
`ssl_customer_code`	Customer Code or Purchase Order Number Customer ID or PO number specified in the billing statement of the cardholder.	Optional	17	alphanumeric
`ssl_salestax`	Sales Tax Tax amount to add to the purchase or sales amount. For a tax exempt transaction, enter 0.00. Format: Amount with 2 decimal places.	Optional	8	alphanumeric
[Invoice Number]	Use only on terminals that are set up with the Invoice Number credit card payment option.
`ssl_invoice_number`	Invoice/Ticket Number Unique identifier of the invoice or ticket.	Optional	25	alphanumeric
[Multi-Currency Conversion]	Use only on terminals that are set up with the Multi Currency credit card payment option. Refer to the Multi-Currency Conversion (MCC) section for more information on processing MCC transactions.
`ssl_transaction_currency`	Transaction Currency The currency ISO code that the merchant applies to their goods or services. Default: USD or CAD	Optional	3	alphanumeric
[Travel Data]	Use only on terminals that are set up with the Travel Data credit card payment option.
`ssl_departure_Date`	Travel Departure Date Date sent to the Merchant Airline Risk Monitoring System (MARMS) to monitor risks associated with advanced booking. Format: MM/DD/YYYY	Optional	10	alphanumeric
`ssl_completion_Date`	Travel Completion Date Date sent to the Merchant Airline Risk Monitoring System (MARMS) to monitor risks associated with advanced booking. Format: MM/DD/YYYY	Optional	10	alphanumeric
[Card on File]
`ssl_merchant_initiated_unscheduled`	Merchant Initiated Unscheduled Transaction Indicator Indicates the transaction was initiated by a merchant using a stored credential (token or stored card number) for a fixed or variable amount that does not occur on a scheduled or regularly occurring transaction date. Valid values: `Y` - Yes `N` - No	Optional	1	alphanumeric
`ssl_oar_data`	Original Authorization Response Data Include this parameter for all future Card On File transactions using Token or Card Number.	Optional	60	alphanumeric
`ssl_ps2000_data`	PS2000 Data Include this parameter for all future Card On File transactions using Token or Card Number.	Required	22	alphanumeric
[Level 3]	Use only on terminals that are set up with the Level 3 terminal option.
`ssl_level3_indicator`	Level 3 Indicator Valid values: - `Y` - Level 3 transaction (send Level 3 data to issuer) - `N` - Only save data locally (do not send Level 3 data to issuer)	Required	1	alphanumeric
`ssl_ship_to_zip`	ZIP Code ZIP or postal code of the destination address.	Optional	9	alphanumeric
`ssl_ship_to_country`	Country Code Country ISO code of the destination address.	Optional	3	alphanumeric
`ssl_shipping_amount`	Freight or Shipping Amount	Optional	11	numeric
`ssl_ship_from_postal_code`	ZIP Code ZIP or postal code of the originating address.	Optional	9	alphanumeric
`ssl_discount_amount`	Discount Amount The discount amount for the entire transaction (order).	Optional	11	numeric
`ssl_duty_amount`	Duty Amount The total charges for any import or export duties included in the transaction.	Optional	11	numeric
`ssl_national_tax_indicator`	National Tax Indicator Valid values: Visa - `0` - Tax not included in total purchase amount - `1` - Tax included in total purchase amount MasterCard - `Y` - Tax included in total purchase amount - `N` - Transaction not subject to tax - `0` or `Space` - Tax information unknown	Optional	1	alphanumeric
`ssl_national_tax_amount`	National or VAT Amount	Optional	11	numeric
`ssl_order_date`	Order Date Date when the merchant received the order. Format: YYMMDD	Optional	6	numeric
`ssl_other_tax`	Other Tax Amount	Optional	12	numeric
`ssl_summary_commodity_code`	Summary Commodity Code Indicates whether Level 3 data is in the line item detail.	Optional	4	alphanumeric
`ssl_merchant_vat_number`	Merchant VAT Number The identification number assigned by the taxing authority to the merchant.	Optional	20	alphanumeric
`ssl_customer_vat_number`	Customer VAT Number The identification number assigned by the VAT authority to the buying company.	Optional	13	alphanumeric
`ssl_freight_tax_amount`	VAT or Tax Amount VAT or tax applied to the freight or shipping amount.	Optional	12	numeric
`ssl_vat_invoice_number`	VAT Invoice Number	Optional	15	alphanumeric
`ssl_tracking_number`	Shipping Tracking Number	Optional	25	alphanumeric
`ssl_shipping_company`	Shipping Company Name	Optional	50	alphanumeric
`ssl_other_fees`	Other Fees	Optional	12	numeric
`ssl_line_item_description`	Line Item Description	Optional	35	alphanumeric
`ssl_line_Item_product_code`	Line Item Product Code The part or catalog number of the line item.	Optional	13	alphanumeric
`ssl_line_Item_commodity_code`	Line Item Commodity Code The commodity code used to classify the line item.	Optional	12	alphanumeric
`ssl_line_Item_quantity`	Line Item Quantity The number of purchased units for the line item.	Optional	12	numeric
`ssl_line_Item_unit_of_measure`	Line Item Measurement Code The unit of measure that each line item is purchased in.	Optional	3	alphanumeric
`ssl_line_Item_unit_cost`	Line Item Unit Cost The cost of each purchased unit for the line item.	Optional	12	numeric
`ssl_line_Item_discount_indicator`	Line Item Discount Indicator Indicates whether the line item is discounted. Valid values: - `Y` - Item amount is discounted - `N` - Item amount is not discounted	Optional	1	alphanumeric
`ssl_line_Item_tax_indicator`	Line Item Tax Indicator Indicates whether the line item is taxable. Valid values: - `Y` - Item amount is taxable - `N` - Item amount is not taxable	Optional	1	alphanumeric
`ssl_line_item_discount_amount`	Discount Amount The discount amount for the entire line item.	Optional	11	numeric
`ssl_line_Item_tax_rate`	Line Item Tax Rate	Optional	4	numeric
`ssl_line_Item_tax_amount`	Line Item Tax Amount The tax amount for each purchased unit.	Optional	12	numeric
`ssl_line_Item_tax_type`	Line Item Tax Type The type of tax applied to the line item.	Optional	4	alphanumeric
`ssl_line_Item_extended_total`	Line Item Extended Amount The total cost of the line item for the detail record. Computation Rule: Quantity x Unit Price	Optional	9	numeric
`ssl_line_Item_total`	Line Item Total Amount	Optional	12	numeric
`ssl_line_Item_alternative_tax`	Alternate Tax ID The alternate tax identifier description for the line item.	Optional	12	numeric
[3D Secure]	Use only on terminals that are set up with eMPI Merchant Numbers. Refer to the 3D Secure section for more information on retrieving the following Issuer Authentication parameters.
`ssl_eci_ind`	eCommerce Indicator Valid values: - `5` - Fully authenticated (if eci = 02 or 05) - `6` - Attempted VbV (if eci = 01 or 06) - `7` - Non-VbV (if eci = 07 or )	Required	1	numeric
`ssl_3dsecure_value`	Cardholder Authentication Verification (CAVV) (Visa) Universal Cardholder Authentication Field (UCAF) (MasterCard) Validates the integrity of the Verified by Visa (VbV) transaction data.	Required	80	Base64 Encoded
`ssl_xid`	eMPI Transaction ID Unique transaction identifier generated by the Elavon Merchant Plug In (eMPI) engine.	Optional	20	alphanumeric
[MasterPass]	Use only on terminals that are set up with the MasterPass processing option, Market Segment set to Internet, and Region set to Canada. Refer to the MasterPass section for more information on processing MasterPass wallet transactions.
`ssl_eWallet`	Wallet Identifier Indicates the wallet payment type offered by the merchant. Valid value:`MasterPass`	Required	10	alphanumeric
`ssl_eWallet_shipping`	Shipping Information Indicator Indicates the shipping information to use for the wallet purchase. Valid values: - `Y` - Use MasterPass shipping information - `N` - Use shipping information from merchant’s website or payment form	Optional	1	alphanumeric
`ssl_product_string`	Product String List of products purchased from the merchant website. All the products appear as Line Items on the MasterPass website along with the total amount. Format: Unit Price::Quantity::Description::Image URL Multi-Product Format: Unit Price::Quantity::Description::Image URL	Optional	200	alphanumeric
`ssl_callback_url`	Callback URL The URL of the merchant that will host the response.	Required	200	alphanumeric
[Optional Fields]
`ssl_avs_address`	Address Line 1 Commonly the house number and street name on the cardholder’s / customer’s account or billing address. Address Verification Service (AVS) data compared with the address on the card issuer’s file. Recommended for hand-keyed transactions to qualify for better interchange rates.	Optional	30	alphanumeric
`ssl_avs_zip`	Postal or ZIP Code ZIP code on the cardholder’s account or billing address. (AVS) data compared with the postal or ZIP code on the card issuer’s file. Recommended for hand-keyed transactions to qualify for better interchange rates.	Optional	9	alphanumeric
`ssl_description`	Merchant-defined Transaction Description Short and custom text to describe the transaction.	Optional	255	alphanumeric
`ssl_partial_auth_indicator`	Partial Authorization Indicator Indicates whether the integrated application supports partial authorization or approval. Valid values: - `0` - Partial authorization not supported (Default) - `1` - Partial authorization supported	Optional	1	numeric

Response

Field name	Description
`ssl_result`	Transaction Outcome An `ssl_result` = 0 indicates an approved transaction. An `ssl_result` not equal to 0 indicates a declined and unauthorized transaction.
`ssl_result_message`	Transaction Result Message Refer to the Payment Card Response Codes section for an extensive list of possible returned messages.
`ssl_txn_id`	Transaction ID Unique identifier of the transaction.
`ssl_txn_time`	Processing Date and Time Indicates when Converge processed the transaction. Format: MM/DD/YYYY hh:mm:ss AM/PM Example: 03/18/2010 10:34:10 AM
`ssl_approval_code`	Transaction Approval Code Unique code returned by the credit card processor that indicates the approval status of the transaction.
`ssl_amount`	Total Authorized/Approved Transaction Amount The amount includes the Tip amount, if submitted in the request.
`ssl_card_number`	Masked Card Number Converge only returns the first 2 or last 4 digits of the regular PAN, or the last 4 digits of the actual card number if it is an association token (example, ApplePay).
`ssl_card_short_description`	Short Card Brand Name Valid values: - `AMEX` - `CUP` - `DISC` - `MC` - `PP` - `VISA`
`ssl_card_type`	Payment Type Valid value:`CREDITCARD`
[Tokenization]	Returned only if Tokenization parameters are sent in the request.
`ssl_token`	Token Generated from the credit card number.
`ssl_token_response`	Token Generation Outcome A value of `SUCCESS` indicates Converge generated the token. Other values returned are `FAILURE`, `Action Not Permitted`, `Invalid Token`, `Not Permitted`, and `Acct Verification Failed`.
`ssl_add_token_response`	Add to Card Manager Outcome Valid values: - `Card Added` - `Card Updated` - `Not Permitted` - `FAILURE - First Name - is required`
[Address Verification Service]	Returned only if AVS parameters are sent in the request.
`ssl_avs_response`	Address Verification Response Code Refer to the AVS Response Codes section for a complete list of AVS response codes.
[Card Verification]	Returned only if CVV / CVC / CID parameters are sent in the request.
`ssl_cvv2_response`	Card Verification Response Code Refer to the CVV2/CVC2 Response Codes section for a complete list of CVV/CVC2 response codes.
[Invoice Number]	Returned only if Invoice Number parameters are sent in the request.
`ssl_invoice_number`	Invoice Number The invoice number or ticket number sent in the original request.
[Multi-Currency Conversion]	Returned only if MCC parameters are sent in the request.
`ssl_transaction_currency`	Transaction Currency
[Partial Approval]	Returned only if Partial Approval parameters are sent in the request. If the customer indicates that they do not wish to continue with the additional tender type, the point of sale application must send a reversal to cancel this payment and reestablish the balance back to the card. A reversal can be achieved by sending a `ccdelete` in terminal-based terminals or `ccvoid` in host-based terminals.
`ssl_requested_amount`	Requested Amount Original requested amount on partial approvals.
`ssl_balance_due`	Remaining Balance The difference between the requested amount and the authorized amount, which the merchant will collect from the customer.
`ssl_account_balance`	Account Balance Available balance on the card, which is 0.00 for a partially authorized transaction.
[Card On File]
`ssl_oar_data`	Original Authorization Response Data This data will be as received during the original authorization processing. This is a retain and return value for terminal-based settlement messages. You may store this field with the payment details from the transaction to make future Card On File transactions.
`ssl_ps2000_data`	PS2000 This data will be as received during the original authorization processing. This is a retain and return value for terminal-based settlement messages. You must store this field with the payment details from the transaction to make future Card On File transactions.
[Error]	Returned only if an error occurs. Refer to the Error Codes section for more information.
`errorCode`	Error Code Typically, when the transaction failed validation or the request is incorrect. This will prevent the transaction from going to authorization. This is a numeric field.
`errorMessage`	Error Message Detailed explanation of the error. This field may be changed based on merchant configuration in the user interface.
`errorName`	Error Name Error name or reason for the error.

Example

important

In this example, you will have to change the data values, such as my_merchant_id, my_user_id, my_pin, and transaction data to match your Converge account and meet the needs of your website.
Code samples provided are for demonstration only and should not be used for live transactions. All sensitive merchant data, including transaction amounts and your Converge credentials, should be placed in server side code.

Request

<txn>
    <ssl_merchant_id>my_merchant_id</ssl_merchant_id>
    <ssl_user_id>my_user_id</ssl_user_id>
    <ssl_pin>my_pin</ssl_pin>
    <ssl_description>Authorization for 3.00</ssl_description>
    <ssl_transaction_type>ccauthonly</ssl_transaction_type>
    <ssl_txn_id>AA4843A-1416AF5F-9A4C-4C10-AA00-537ADF2B3E0E</ssl_txn_id>
    <ssl_amount>3.00</ssl_amount>
    <ssl_salestax>0.01</ssl_salestax>
    <ssl_cvv2cvc_indicator>1</ssl_cvv2cvc_indicator>
    <ssl_cvv2cvc2>123</ssl_cvv2cvc2>
    <ssl_customer_code>CORP</ssl_customer_code>
    <ssl_invoice_number>1234</ssl_invoice_number>
    <ssl_first_name>John</ssl_first_name>
    <ssl_last_name>Doe</ssl_last_name>
    <ssl_avs_address>2 Concourse Parkway</ssl_avs_address>
    <ssl_city>Atlanta</ssl_city>
    <ssl_state>GA</ssl_state>
    <ssl_avs_zip>30328</ssl_avs_zip>
    <ssl_country>USA</ssl_country>
    <ssl_phone>9999999999</ssl_phone>
    <ssl_ship_to_state>GS</ssl_ship_to_state>
    <ssl_ship_to_zip>30328</ssl_ship_to_zip>
    <ssl_ship_to_address1>2 Concourse Parkway</ssl_ship_to_address1>
    <ssl_ship_to_last_name>Doe</ssl_ship_to_last_name>
    <ssl_ship_to_city>Atlanta</ssl_ship_to_city>
    <ssl_ship_to_first_name>John</ssl_ship_to_first_name>
</txn>

Response

<txn>
    <ssl_approval_code>CMC720</ssl_approval_code>
    <ssl_cvv2_response>M</ssl_cvv2_response>
    <ssl_last_name>Doe</ssl_last_name>
    <ssl_avs_zip>30328</ssl_avs_zip>        
    <ssl_account_balance>3.00</ssl_account_balance>
    <ssl_company/>
    <ssl_result_message>APPROVAL</ssl_result_message>
    <ssl_country>USA</ssl_country>
    <ssl_city>Atlanta</ssl_city>
    <ssl_phone>9999999999</ssl_phone>
    <ssl_avs_address>2 Concourse Parkway</ssl_avs_address>
    <ssl_invoice_number>1234</ssl_invoice_number>
    <ssl_address2/>
    <ssl_first_name>John</ssl_first_name>
    <ssl_amount>3.00</ssl_amount>
    <ssl_state>GA</ssl_state>
    <ssl_txn_id>101641221593ACBA6-BAFD-76B7-4948- B3DE68CFD0CC</ssl_txn_id>
    <ssl_result>0</ssl_result>
    <ssl_card_number>00********0000</ssl_card_number>        
    <ssl_txn_time>01/28/2014 05:14:49 PM</ssl_txn_time>
    <ssl_avs_response>Z</ssl_avs_response>        
</txn>