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This section describes the message parameters for EBT Card - Food Stamp Force Refund transaction processing, which you can submit using the XML API integration method. Refer to the :magic-link[Integration Methods]{id="integration-methods"} section for more information.

The `fsforcereturn` transaction completes the authorization, which is obtained using a phone, of a Food Stamp refund.

For the entire list of API endpoints, refer to :magic-link[**API Endpoints**]{id="-endpoints"}.

## Request 

| Field name | Description | Required | Length | Data type |
|--------|---------------------------------|-----------|------|-------------|
| `ssl_account_id` **Formerly known as ssl_merchant_id** | Elavon-assigned Converge Account ID (AID). **Note:**  `ssl_merchant_id` will be eventually removed from the documentation. Both fields `ssl_account_id` and `ssl_merchant_id` will remain functional in the code. | Required | 6 or 7 | 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 **Value:**   `fsforcereturn` | Required | 20 | alphanumeric |
| `ssl_amount` | Transaction Amount The amount to refund onto the EBT card. **Format:** Number with 2 decimal places | Required | 11 | numeric |
| [**Card Data**] | | | | |
| `ssl_card_number` | Card Number Card Number as it appears on the credit card. | Required | 18 | numeric |
| `ssl_exp_date` | Card's Expiry Date Date when the card becomes invalid. **Format:** MMYY | Required | 4 | numeric |
| [**Voucher Clear Data**] | | | | |
| `ssl_voucher_number` | Voucher Clear Number Derived from the merchant's Food Stamp sales slip. | Required | 15 | alphanumeric |
| `ssl_approval_code` | Voucher Clear Approval Code Unique code obtained using a phone. | Required | 6 | 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 :magic-link[EBT Card Response Codes]{id="credit-card-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_reference_number` | Transaction Reference Number |
| `ssl_card_number` | Masked Card Number Converge only returns the first 2 or last 4 digits of the regular PAN. |
| `ssl_exp_date` | Card's Expiry Date Returned based on merchant setup. |
| `ssl_amount` | Transaction Amount The total purchase amount. |
| `ssl_email` | Email Address The cardholder's or customer's email address. Returned based on merchant setup. |
| `ssl_voucher_number` | Voucher Clear Number |
| [**Error**] | Returned only if an error occurs. Refer to the :magic-link[Error Codes]{id="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

:::::notice{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

```XML
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_transaction_type>fsforcereturn</ssl_transaction_type>
 <ssl_amount>2.00</ssl_amount>
 <ssl_salestax>1</ssl_salestax>
 <ssl_card_number>41**********1111</ssl_card_number>
 <ssl_exp_date>1224</ssl_exp_date>
 <ssl_approval_code>123456</ssl_approval_code>
 <ssl_voucher_number>12**********6321</ssl_voucher_number>
</txn>
```

Force Return - fsforcereturn

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