Settle - settle

This section describes the message parameters for End of Day Settle transaction processing, which you can submit using the XML API integration method. Refer to the Integration Methods section for more information.

The settle transaction initiates a manual settlement on a single, multiple or batch of transactions.

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  • Open batches must be reviewed prior to settlement for accuracy. You may opt to set the terminal for auto-settlement or submit a manual settlement from the integrated application. Elavon highly recommends that batches be closed out on a daily basis.
  • Manual settlement is not allowed for terminals that are setup for Multi-Currency.
  • Settings are available within the Admin feature of the Virtual Terminal that can block transactions from being added to a current Open batch if these do not meet certain qualifications. Elavon recommends that merchants review these settings prior to accepting transactions.

In this section:

Request

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  • Users must have the Batches-Settle Transactions user right in order to settle transactions.
  • Settling a single Gift Card or Cash transaction is not supported, the Gift or Cash batch must be settled entirely.
  • Only Open transactions can be settled. Transactions set to Pend or Review must be set to Unpend or Release prior to settlement.
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: settle
ssl_txn_id
46 | alphanumeric | conditional
Transaction ID
Unique identifier of the original transaction.
Important:
  • Only submit this parameter when settling a single Credit Card transaction or multiple (but not all) transactions.
  • For multiple transactions, this parameter must be nested within a single <txnGroup> </txnGroup> element. The number of ssl_txn_id parameters in this element corresponds to the number of transactions to be settled.

Response

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Funds will be moved from the customer's account to the merchant account once the batch is successfully settled.

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 Transaction Settlement Response Codes section for an extensive list of possible returned messages.
Important:
  • An Empty batch  response indicates that there are no transactions in the current batches waiting to be settled.
  • A Scheduled for Settlement  response indicates that the batch will be submitted for settlement. In order to check the status of a transaction, the integrated application may use Transaction Query (txnquery) to obtain information on the status of the transaction.
ssl_txn_id
 
Transaction ID
Unique identifier returned on the original transaction. This is to settle an individual transaction sent in the request.
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_txn_main_count
 
Total Transaction Count in Main Batch
 
ssl_txn_main_amount
 
Total Transaction Amount in Main Batch
 
ssl_txn_cash_count
 
Total Cash Count in Cash Batch
 
ssl_txn_cash_amount
 
Total Cash Amount in Cash Batch
 
ssl_txn_loyalty_count
 
Total Loyalty Card Count in Loyalty Batch
 
ssl_txn_loyalty_amount
 
Total Loyalty Card Amount in Loyalty Batch
 
ssl_txn_ecg_count
 
Total Gift Card Count in Gift Batch
 
ssl_txn_ecg_amount
 
Total Gift Card Amount in Gift Batch
 
[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.

Settle One Transaction

<txn>
    <ssl_merchant_id>000004</ssl_merchant_id>
    <ssl_user_id>bondy</ssl_user_id>
    <ssl_pin>MNCHJ1VKCLKGZY6ZJZPLKNC6WLWHSHZ24K66I5HQBKMMZ6OYKNRSROBI89YCIUNH</ssl_pin>
    <ssl_transaction_type>settle</ssl_transaction_type>
    <ssl_txn_id>TXN ID</ssl_txn_id>
</txn>

Settle a Group of Transactions

<txn>
    <ssl_merchant_id>000004</ssl_merchant_id>
    <ssl_user_id>bondy</ssl_user_id>
    <ssl_pin>MNCHJ1VKCLKGZY6ZJZPLKNC6WLWHSHZ24K66I5HQBKMMZ6OYKNRSROBI89YCIUNH</ssl_pin>
    <ssl_transaction_type>settle</ssl_transaction_type>
    <txnGroup>
    <ssl_txn_id>TXN ID</ssl_txn_id>
    <ssl_txn_id>TXN ID</ssl_txn_id>
    </txnGroup>
</txn>

Examples

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  • In these examples, 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.

Batch Settlement

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_test_mode>false</ssl_test_mode>
    <ssl_transaction_type>settle</ssl_transaction_type>
</txn>

Response

<txn>
    <ssl_result>0</ssl_result>
    <ssl_result_message>Scheduled for Settlement</ssl_result_message>
    <ssl_txn_id/>
    <ssl_txn_main_count>10</ssl_txn_main_count>
    <ssl_txn_main_amount>220.00</ssl_txn_main_amount>
    <ssl_txn_ecg_count>2</ssl_txn_ecg_count>
    <ssl_txn_ecg_amount>50.00</ssl_txn_ecg_amount>
</txn>

Single Transaction Settlement

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_test_mode>false</ssl_test_mode>
    <ssl_transaction_type>settle</ssl_transaction_type>
    <ssl_txn_id>AA48439-65E7D601-5E31-4809-882A-2028CBC3A979</ssl_txn_id>
</txn>

Response

<txn>
    <ssl_result>0</ssl_result>
    <ssl_result_message>Scheduled for Settlement</ssl_result_message>
    <ssl_txn_id>AA48439-65E7D601-5E31-4809-882A-2028CBC3A979</ssl_txn_id>
    <ssl_txn_main_count>1</ssl_txn_main_count>
    <ssl_txn_main_amount>16.00</ssl_txn_main_amount>
    <ssl_txn_ecg_count>0</ssl_txn_ecg_count>
    <ssl_txn_ecg_amount/>
</txn>