Non-Financial Messages (Tran Type 36)
Transaction Type 36 is used for non-financial purposes.
The purpose of a Tran Type 36 message is indicated by the value in the first two bytes of Field 11 which define the Message Type.
Non-Financial Message Format
The generic format for Non-Financial messages (Transaction Type 36) is described below. The other pages under this heading provide the details of each Message Type.
| API Field #, Value | Description |
|---|---|
| 0001,36 | Transaction Type 36. Non-Financial message |
| 0011,xxx.. | Field 11 is defined as User Data. See Appendix F for the use of this field. For Transaction Type 36, it will always include the following: Positions 1-2 Message Type |
| 5001,xxx.. | Non-Financial Data. The format of this field depends on the value of message type |
Message Types
Currently defined Message Types (Field 11) are as follows:
| Message Type | Use | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Signature Request | from POS to Simplify |
| 02 | Signature Response | from Simplify to POS |
| 03 | Demo Message (NOT USED) | NOT USED |
| 06 | Program/Parameter Version Inquiry Message | Request from POS to Simplify. Response from Simplify to POS |
| 07 | Initiate IngEstate Message | Request from POS to Simplify. Response from Simplify to POS |
| 10 | Scrolling Receipt Message | From POS to Simplify |
| 11 | Scrolling Receipt Stop Message | from POS to Simplify |
| 12 | Exit Reversal Mode Message | from POS to Simplify |
| 14 | Informational Prompt Message (see note below) | Request from POS to Simplify. Response from Simplify to POS |
| 51 | Status Message | from POS to Simplify |
Notes:
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Additional bytes in Field 11 can be used, depending on the message type.
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Due to its many uses, Message Type 14 (Informational Prompt Message) is documented separately.