Transaction Flows

To reduce the number of times the terminal or external PINpad is handed to the cardholder for their input (e.g. Tip amount entry, PIN entry, etc.), the terminal begins at the ENTER AMOUNT entry screen. To begin a credit, debit or chip Purchase transaction simply key in the dollar amount, and then swipe the credit or debit card, or insert the chip card, or tap the contactless card. The terminal can determine the card type (i.e., debit, credit, or chip) from the information on the card's magnetic stripe or chip.

For instructions on performing transactions from the ENTER AMOUNT entry screen, click on the transactions listed below.

Credit Cards

Purchase

Refund

Void of Purchase

Void of Refund

Pre-Auth

Advice

Force Post

Partial Approval

 

Debit Cards

Purchase

Refund

Void of Purchase

Void of Refund

Pre-Auth (some cards)

Advice (some cards)

Force Post (some cards)