Update Tip - ccupdatetip

This section describes the message parameters for Credit Card Update Tip transaction processing, which you can submit using the XML API integration method. Refer to the Integration Methods section for more information.

The ccupdatetip transaction adds, modifies or resets a tip (gratuity) amount on an open approved Credit Card Sale or Force transaction.

note

This transaction is supported in the Service market segment.
Tips are updated or added after the transaction has been processed, typically at the end of the day prior to Settlement.
Tip amount can be sent in the cardholder amount.
The transaction may be sent several times prior to settlement if needed.

In this section:

Request


ssl_merchant_id 15 \| numeric \| required	Merchant ID Elavon-assigned Converge account ID.
ssl_user_id 15 \| alphanumeric \| required	Converge User ID The user ID with Hosted Payment API User status that can send transaction requests through the terminal.
ssl_pin 64 \| alphanumeric \| required	Terminal ID Unique identifier of the terminal that will process the transaction request and submit to the Converge gateway. Important: The `ssl_user_id` sending the transaction request must be associated with the terminal that will process the request.
ssl_transaction_type 20 \| alphanumeric \| required	Transaction Type Value: `ccupdatetip`
ssl_txn_id 46 \| alphanumeric \| required	Transaction ID Unique identifier of the open approved Sale (`ccsale`) or Force (`ccforce`) transaction.
ssl_tip_amount 11 \| numeric \| required	Tip or Gratuity Amount Tip amount to add, update or reset. Set to 0.00 to reset or remove the original tip amount. The last and most current tip sent will be processed as the tip amount. Format: Number with 2 decimals places
ssl_server 8 \| alphanumeric \| optional	Server ID Unique identifier of the clerk, waiter, waitress or cashier. Send if updating the server ID of the existing transaction.
ssl_shift 4 \| alphanumeric \| optional	Shift ID Unique identifier of the time period, course or service type. Send if updating the server ID of the existing transaction.
[Dynamic Currency Conversion]
ssl_cardholder_tip_amount 11 \| numeric \| conditional	Tip or Gratuity Amount Amount to add or update when Converge processes the original transaction as a Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) transaction and that the authorized amount is in the cardholder's currency. To reset or remove the original tip amount from a DCC transaction, set the value to 0.00. Important: Only applicable to terminals set up for the Service market segment and with the Dynamic Currency credit payment option. Format: Number with 2 decimal places

Response


ssl_result_message	Transaction Result Message A result of SUCCESS indicates that the tip was updated or added. A result of ERROR indicates that the tip was not added or updated.
ssl_txn_id	Transaction ID Unique identifier of the transaction.
ssl_amount	Total Transaction Amount The amount includes the Tip amount. The most current tip amount sent will reflect in the total transaction amount.
ssl_base_amount	Base Amount Original transaction amount sent in the request. Returned based on the terminal setup.
ssl_tip_amount	Tip Amount Added or updated tip or gratuity amount. Returned based on the terminal setup.
ssl_server	Server ID Server identifier sent in the request. Returned based on the terminal setup.
ssl_shift	Shift Shift information sent in the request. Returned based on the terminal setup.
[Dynamic Currency Conversion]	Returned only if the terminal is set up with the Dynamic Currency credit card payment option and DCC parameters are sent in the request.
ssl_conversion_rate	Conversion Rate Exchange rate applied to the conversion of `ssl_amount`.
ssl_cardholder_amount	Cardholder Amount Total amount in the cardholder's billing currency.
ssl_cardholder_currency	Cardholder Currency
ssl_cardholder_base_amount	Base Amount Base amount in the cardholder currency.
ssl_cardholder_tip_amount	Tip Amount Tip amount in the cardholder currency.
[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

xmldata=<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_test_mode>false</ssl_test_mode>
    <ssl_transaction_type>ccupdatetip</ssl_transaction_type>
    <ssl_txn_id>TEST43B-D0638677-26EB-40F5-B2F9-3AF2545DE144</ssl_txn_id>
    <ssl_tip_amount>5.00</ssl_tip_amount>
    <ssl_shift>Lunch</ssl_shift>
    <ssl_server>Jane</ssl_server>
</txn>

Response

xmldata=<txn>
    <ssl_result_message>SUCCESS</ssl_result_message>
    <ssl_txn_id>101641221593ACBA6-BAFD-76B7-4948-B3DE68CFD0CC</ssl_txn_id>
    <ssl_amount>15.00</ssl_amount>
    <ssl_base_amount>10.00</ssl_base_amount>
    <ssl_tip_amount>5.00</ssl_tip_amount>
    <ssl_shift>Lunch</ssl_shift>
    <ssl_server>Jane</ssl_server>
</txn>