Request fields
The following table defines the fields that can be submitted in the request:
| Field | Format | Length | Type | Description |
| amount | Numeric | 10 | Capture, PreAuth, Refund, Sale, Void | The full amount for the transaction in main units (e.g. £20 would be submitted as "20.00"). |
| linked | y/n | 1 | Refund |
Submit linked with value "n" to process a non-linked refund. (By default all refunds are linked) |
| refid | Alphanumeric | 56 | All |
For Capture, PreAuth and Sale requests, this is used to assign a unique identifier to the transaction being submitted. (The value submitted must be unique within the scope of your own transactions) For Refund and Void requests, this is to reference the unique identifier of a previous transaction that is being refunded/voided. |
| siteid | Numeric | 10 | All | Unique identification code supplied by Trust Payments. |
| terminalserialnumber | Alphanumeric | 24 | Capture, PreAuth, Refund, Sale, Void | The unique terminal identifier for the PIN Entry Device (PED) supplying the card details. This is the serial number of the PED. |
| topuptoken | Alphanumeric | 64 | PreAuth | (Optional) A token that links the previous authorisation to this one. Allows the funds reserved to be increased. |
| txndate | Date | 19 | All | Unique timestamp for the transaction. Format yyyy-MM- dd:HH:mm:ss |
| type | Alphanumeric | 10 | Capture, PreAuth, Refund, Sale, Void |
The type of request being submitted. Supported requests are: |
| wait | y/n | 1 | PreAuth, Sale |
The following two values can be submitted:
The status of the transaction can be checked at a later time by submitting a Status request via TRU Link. |
Response fields
The following table defines the fields that can be returned in the response:
| Field | Format | Length | Type | Description |
| amount | Numeric | 10 | PreAuth, Refund, Sale |
The original full amount authorised for the transaction in main units (e.g. £20 would be returned as “20.00”). Note: The amount may differ from that submitted in the request due to changes made by the customer during checkout (e.g. addition of a tip). |
| authcode | Numeric | 12 | PreAuth, Sale, Status | The authorisation code of the transaction. |
| cardtype | Alphanumeric | N/A | PreAuth, Sale, Status | Contains the card type used for this transaction (e.g. "VISA"). |
| error | Alphanumeric | 56 | All | The field returns details of an error if a request was not processed successfully. Click here for further info. |
| errorcode | Numeric | 4 | All | This code helps you identify the error if a request was not processed successfully. Click here for further info. |
| expiry | Date | 19 | PreAuth |
The expiry date and time for the authorisation. After this time, it is not possible to topup or capture. Format: yyyy-MM-dd:HH:mm:ss |
| finalamount | Numeric | 10 | PreAuth, Sale |
The final amount authorised for the transaction in main units (e.g. £20 would be returned as “20.00”). Note: The finalamount will include any changes made by the customer during checkout (e.g. addition of a tip). |
| last4 | Numeric | 4 | PreAuth, Sale, Status |
The last 4 digits of the customer debit/credit card used to facilitate the transaction. |
| merchantreceipt | Alphanumeric | N/A | Capture, PreAuth, Refund, Sale | Contains merchant receipt data that can be used for printing on the ePOS. |
| message | Alphanumeric | N/A | PreAuth, Sale | Response message from issuer when card is declined. |
| receipt | Alphanumeric | N/A | Capture, PreAuth, Refund, Sale | Contains cardholder receipt data that can be used for printing on the ePOS. |
| refid | Numeric | 12 | All |
In Capture, PreAuth and Sale responses, this is the unique identifier assigned to the transaction submitted. For Refund and Void responses, this is the unique identifier of the previous transaction being refunded/voided. |
| resultcode | Alphanumeric | 12 | All |
The result of the transaction from the acquirer. Possible values are:
|
| siteid | Numeric | 10 | All | Unique code to identify the Trust Payments site used to process the request. |
| terminalserialnumber | Alphanumeric | 10 | PreAuth, Refund, Sale | The unique terminal identifier for the PIN Entry Device (PED) supplying the card details. |
| topuptoken | Alphanumeric | 64 | PreAuth | A token that links the previous authorisation to this one. Allows the funds reserved to be increased. |
Key
The headers in the tables above are defined as follows:
| Field | Name of the parameter field element. |
| Format |
The data type of the element can be one of the following:
|
| Length | The field length defines the maximum number of characters allowed for that element. |
| Type | The request type that requires this field. |
| Description |
The information included in the comment field is additional information relating to the field.
Providing the reader with a clearer understanding of what should be included. |
