Redemption - ltredeem

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

The ltredeem transaction redeems points.

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: ltredeem
ssl_phone
10 | numeric | optional
Phone
Redeem the available points using the phone number linked to the loyalty card.
Important: Must not include spaces or dashes.
ssl_amount
11 | numeric | required
Transaction Amount
Sale Amount.
Format: Number with 2 decimals places
ssl_promo_code
10 | alphanumeric | required
Promotion Code
The cardholder can only use the promo code once.
ssl_security_code
6 | numeric | conditional
Card Security Code
Unique verification code assigned to the cardholder's loyalty card account.
Important: Required if the account is assigned with a security code.
[Card Data]
Use the appropriate card data parameters for the transaction.
ssl_loyalty_card_number
19 | numeric | conditional
Loyalty Card Number
Redeem the available points using the unique identifier of the loyalty card.
Important: Required for hand-keyed transactions.
ssl_loyalty_exp_date
4 | numeric | optional
Loyalty Card's Expiry Date
Date when the card becomes invalid.
Important:
  • Required if ssl_loyalty_card_number is not null.
  • Defaults to 1249 if parameter is null.
Format: MMYY
ssl_loyalty_track_data
76 | alphanumeric | conditional
Raw Track I and/or II Data
Track data captured from the card's magnetic stripe. The data includes beginning and ending sentinels, card's expiry date, cardholder's first name, and the cardholder's last name.
Important: Required if loyalty card is available for swipe transactions.
ssl_enc_loyalty_track_data
160 | alphanumeric | conditional
Encrypted Track Data
Track data captured from the card's magnetic stripe or an Ingenico encrypting device.
ssl_encrypted_loyalty_track1_data
160 | alphanumeric | conditional
Encrypted Loyalty Track I Data
Track I data captured from a MagTek encrypting device.
ssl_encrypted_loyalty_track2_data
160 | alphanumeric | conditional
Encrypted Loyalty Track II Data
Track II data captured from a MagTek encrypting device.
ssl_ksn
20 | alphanumeric | conditional
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.
Important: Required if using:
  • ssl_enc_loyalty_track_data
  • ssl_encrypted_loyalty_track1_data
  • ssl_encrypted_loyalty_track2_data

Response

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 Loyalty 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_loyalty_card_number
 
Masked Card Number
 
ssl_loyalty_exp_date
 
Card's Expiry Date
Returned based on merchant setup.
ssl_loyalty_account_balance
 
Account Balance
Available balance on the loyalty card.
ssl_amount
 
Transaction Amount
Returned based on merchant setup.
ssl_phone
 
Phone Number
 
ssl_loyalty_program
 
Loyalty Program
Description of the merchant's loyalty program that can be printed on the receipt.
ssl_access_code
 
Access Code
Randomly generated access code that is tied to the primary customer for the account created as part of the loyalty program.
ssl_promo_list
 
Promotion List
This contains a list of all promo products; the data for each promo product will be nested and embedded between beginning and ending elements <ssl_promo_product> up to 5 promo products. Each promo product ssl_promo_product will contain ssl_promo_code, ssl_promo_code_name, ssl_promo_code_description, and ssl_promo_code_issue_points.
ssl_security_code
 
Card Security Code
Indicates whether a security code was present on the authorization request.
Valid values:
  • TRUE - Security code is present
  • FALSE - Security code is not present
Important: Returned only on terminals that are set up with the Security Code  terminal option.
ssl_issue_points
 
Accrue Points
Indicates whether points are accrued for the current transaction.
Valid values:
  • Y - Points accrued
  • N - Points not accrued
[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

error_outline
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_transaction_type>ltredeem</ssl_transaction_type>
    <ssl_amount>1</ssl_amount>
    <ssl_promo_code>1002</ssl_promo_code>
    <ssl_loyalty_card_number>0000000000000000</ssl_loyalty_card_number>
    <ssl_loyalty_exp_date>1249</ssl_loyalty_exp_date>
</txn>

Response

<txn>
    <ssl_approval_code>980012</ssl_approval_code>
    <ssl_promo_code>1002</ssl_promo_code>
    <ssl_card_type>LOYALTY</ssl_card_type>
    <ssl_exp_date>1249</ssl_exp_date>
    <ssl_txn_id>AA4D3F5-76D519AF-3A8F-4674-ADD7- C917713D7206</ssl_txn_id>
    <ssl_result>0</ssl_result>
    <ssl_card_number>00**********0000</ssl_card_number>
    <ssl_account_balance>310000</ssl_account_balance>
    <ssl_issue_points/>
    <ssl_txn_time>04/17/2014 09:39:08 AM</ssl_txn_time>
    <ssl_result_message>APPROVAL</ssl_result_message>
</txn>