Message Specification

The following PayProtocol (P3) messages are supported by the PayServer. Also see protocol usage and message flows.

Login Merchant

  • LOGIN_MERCHANT_REQUEST
  • LOGIN_MERCHANT_RESPONSE
Use this message at the beginning of a session to save the credentials of a merchant:
Request Data
{ "tag": "9a8ef354-81c8-4c30-adc7-3c9958bf9d4f", // Generate a unique tag for each REQUEST you send "type": "LOGIN_MERCHANT_REQUEST", "loginMerchantRequest": { "providerMode": "MOCK|JUNGLE|TEST|TEST_FIXED|LIVE|LIVE_FIXED", "merchantIdentifier": "your-merchant-identifier", "merchantSecret": "your-merchant-secret" } }
All of the request parameters are required.
The
providerMode
references the environment in which the merchant is created. The
merchantIdentifier
and
merchantSecret
are the same as the ones you would specify to the SDK and can be obtained from the Gateway Manager.
Response Data
{ "tag": "9a8ef354-81c8-4c30-adc7-3c9958bf9d4f", "type": "LOGIN_MERCHANT_RESPONSE", "status": "OK", "loginMerchantResponse": { "information": { "location": "3rd Room" }, "devices": [ { "name": "USB Reader", "identifier": "usbReader", "resource": "devices/usbReader", "type": "MOCK|MIURA|VERIFONE", "comlink": "MOCK|WIFI|USB|BLUETOOTH" } ] } }
The response returns the server information and the list of devices which are connected to the PayServer. These are taken from the configuration file which was supplied to the server on start up.
The
resource
field for each device is important. This is the resource path that you must supply to the server in order to interact with this device.

Execute Transaction

  • EXECUTE_TRANSACTION_REQUEST
  • EXECUTE_TRANSACTION_UPDATE
  • EXECUTE_TRANSACTION_ACTION
  • EXECUTE_TRANSACTION_RESPONSE
Use this message to execute a transaction on a connected device:
Request Data
{ "tag": "c8d08dcf-e1c6-4736-a7a6-30aee58d7a12", "type": "EXECUTE_TRANSACTION_REQUEST", "resource": "devices/usbReader", "executeTransactionRequest": { "mode": "ONLINE | OFFLINE", "transactionParameters": { "amount": 5.00, "currency": <Currency>, "autoCapture": true | false, "type": "CHARGE", "subject": "My Subject", "customIdentifier": "my-custom-identifier", "statementDescriptor": "My Statement Descriptor", "applicationFee": 1.00, "includedTipAmount": 1.00, "metadata": { "my": "metadata" } }, "sessionIdentifier": "62c155b6-6f7e-47e1-83b6-b13a1e4e2303", "processParameters": { "steps": { "askForTip | askForTotalAmount": { "suggestedAmount": 2.00, "maxTipAmount": 3.0, "showAddTipConfirmationScreen": true | false, "showTotalAmountConfirmationScreen": true | false } } } } }
You must provide either the
transactionParameters
or the
sessionIdentifier
, but not both. For more information about using the session identifier, see registering transactions from your backend.
When using the
transactionParameters
you need to provide at least the
amount
,
currency
,
type
and
autoCapture
for the transaction. If you set
autoCapture
to false, the transaction will be only pre-authorized and you need to capture it later using
AMEND_TRANSACTION_REQUEST
or from your backend.
The
processParameters
are optional steps that can be performed during the transaction process.
askForTip
will cause the reader to ask shopper for about adding a tip before performing the transaction.
suggestedAmount
is optional. When you set the
askForTotalAmount
, this will enable the reader to ask for adding the total amount of the transaction before performing it.
When using total amount tipping strategy, the number the client will have to type in is the sum between the transaction amount and the tip.
In addition, both
askForTip
and
askForTotalAmount
tipping strategies benefit from reader screen configuration when performing the transaction; while
showAddTipConfirmationScreen
is used for the first confirmation screen that pops up,
showTotalAmountConfirmationScreen
is managing the second confirmation screen that appears when confirming the total amount of the transaction. Both screen configuring properties are optional and by default
showAddTipConfirmationScreen
is
true
and
showTotalAmountConfirmationScreen
is
false
. Optional, in case there is a need to set a maximum amount for tipping, "maxTipAmount" property can be used. As the name suggests, the tip amount added to the transaction should not be higher than the value set using "maxTipAmount" .
For
resource
, provide the
resource
of the device.
Update Data
Since executing transactions is a long running operation, the server provides the client with update messages which inform about the current state of the transaction process.
{ "tag": "c8d08dcf-e1c6-4736-a7a6-30aee58d7a12", "type": "EXECUTE_TRANSACTION_UPDATE", "resource": "devices/usbReader", "executeTransactionUpdate": { "state": <TransactionProcessDetailsState>, "stateDetails": <TransactionProcessDetailsStateDetails>, "information": ["Processing", "payment..."], "abortable": true|false, "transaction": { "amount": 5.00, "mode": "ONLINE | OFFLINE", "currency": <Currency>, "type": "CHARGE", "details": { "applicationFee": 1.00, "includedTipAmount": 1.00, "metadata": { "my": "data" } } "subject": "My Subject", "statementDescriptor": "My Statement Descriptor", "status": <TransactionStatus>, "identifier": "7e2fc2585cd24f648d96760f56fba26c", "referencedTransactionIdentifier": null, "customIdentifier": "my-custom-identifier" } } }
The field
information
is an array of exactly two strings which contain localized, human-readable information about the state of the transaction. You can use them straight in your system UI.
The field
abortable
informs you whether the transaction process can be aborted at the moment. If
true
you can send an Abort Operation message for this resource. Before implementing aborts in your system make sure to understand the flow of a transaction abort. Beware that, due to the nature of networking, sending in an abort when transaction appears abortable might still result in a
CANNOT_BE_ABORTED
response if the abortable state has changed meanwhile, but this should happen very rarely.
Action Data
{ "tag": "c8d08dcf-e1c6-4736-a7a6-30aee58d7a12", "type": "EXECUTE_TRANSACTION_ACTION", "resource": "devices/usbReader", "executeTransactionAction": { "type": "SIGNATURE" } }
At the moment, the only possible value for
type
is
SIGNATURE
. Do not rely on this, in the future more possible values will be added.
This message tells you that the transaction process is paused and waiting for an input -- the shopper's signature which you send in a
SUBMIT_SIGNATURE_REQUEST
message.
This message is not sent out by default, you need to explicitly enable it in the server configuration.
Response Data
Receiving an execute transaction response means that the long running operation is over and there will be no more related updates.
{ "tag": "c8d08dcf-e1c6-4736-a7a6-30aee58d7a12", "type": "EXECUTE_TRANSACTION_RESPONSE", "resource": "devices/usbReader", "executeTransactionResponse": { "state": <TransactionProcessDetailsState>, "stateDetails": <TransactionProcessDetailsStateDetails>, "transaction": { "amount": 5.00, "mode": "ONLINE | OFFLINE", "currency": <Currency>, "type": <TransactionType>, "details": { "applicationFee": 1.00, "includedTipAmount": 1.00, "metadata": { "my": "data" } } "subject": "My Subject", "statementDescriptor": "My Statement Descriptor", "status": <TransactionStatus>, "identifier": "7e2fc2585cd24f648d96760f56fba26c", "referencedTransactionIdentifier": null, "createdTimestamp": 1464009191, "customIdentifier": "myIdentifier", "captured": true|false, "paymentDetails": { "scheme": <PaymentDetailsScheme>, "source": <PaymentDetailsSource>, "customerVerification": <PaymentDetailsCustomerVerification>, "maskedAccountNumber": "541333******0086" }, "refundDetails": { "status": <RefundDetailsStatus>, "process": [<RefundDetailsProcess>], "refundTransactions": [ { "identifier": "c735ec8ed1794e83882fba8c99ccd7d2", "createdTimestamp": 1464609191, "amount": 3.00, "currency": <Currency>, "type": "REFUND", "code": <RefundTransactionCode>, "status": <TransactionStatus>, "statusDetails": { "code": <TransactionStatusDetailsCodes>, "description": "A description", "developerDescription": "A developer description", } } ] }, "dccDetails": { "status": "APPLIED", "statusDetails": "APPLIED", "convertedAmount": 123.23, "convertedCurrency": "USD", "rate": 12.23, "markup": 2.14 }, "cardDetails": { "fingerprint": "a5e2188a-f676-11e5-b944-593944fafab9", "scheme": <PaymentDetailsScheme>, "maskedCardNumber": "541333******0086", "expiryMonth": 2, "expiryYear": 2017, "cardholderName": "John Doe" }, "shopperDetails": { "identifier": "c3d185cc-4c49-43d9-80f4-16a49a8660ec", "email": null }, "merchantReceipt": { // ... }, "customerReceipt": { // ... }, } } }
More information on the transactionStatus messages can be found here.
The
transaction
object has the same structure in all transaction related updates and responses (Get Transaction, Query Transactions, Execute Transaction, Amend Transaction)
Providing a Printed Payment Receipt
Information on creating your own custom receipts can be found here.

Abort Operation

  • ABORT_OPERATION_REQUEST
  • ABORT_OPERATION_RESPONSE
Use this message to abort a long-running operation:
Request Data
{ "tag": "7894cd51-ec04-4d38-994d-d735ceded39c", "referenceTag": "c8d08dcf-e1c6-4736-a7a6-30aee58d7a12", "type": "ABORT_OPERATION_REQUEST", "abortOperationRequest": { } }
Response Data
{ "tag": "7894cd51-ec04-4d38-994d-d735ceded39c", "referenceTag": "c8d08dcf-e1c6-4736-a7a6-30aee58d7a12", "type": "ABORT_OPERATION_RESPONSE", "status": "OK", "abortOperationResponse": { "abortStatus": "NOTHING_TO_ABORT|CANNOT_BE_ABORTED|OK" } }
The
abortStatus
indicates the result of the abort operation. The
OK
status means that the abort is possible and that it was requested but it can take the device a while to react. Also, the
referenceTag
must be provided and must contain the
tag
value of the
EXECUTE_TRANSACTION_REQUEST
that you want to abort.

Submit Signature

  • SUBMIT_SIGNATURE_REQUEST
  • SUBMIT_SIGNATURE_RESPONSE
Use this message to send a signature to an ongoing process. You should only send this request after being prompted to do so by an action message as described in the submit signature action message flow.
Request Data
{ "tag": "bb12f6f1-27e5-499a-8a00-dbb436564ed6", "referenceTag": "c8d08dcf-e1c6-4736-a7a6-30aee58d7a12", "type": "SUBMIT_SIGNATURE_REQUEST", "submitSignatureRequest": { "type": "ON_RECEIPT|DIGITAL", "data": "YQ==" } }
The
type
says what kind of signature the shopper provides -- if it is on a printed receipt or a digitally captured one.
If you send type
DIGITAL
you also need to send the
data
field. This field expects a Base64 encoded image of a signature, please make sure to adhere to the formatting requirements. Also, the
referenceTag
must be provided and must contain the
tag
value of the
EXECUTE_TRANSACTION_REQUEST
for which you want to provide the signature.
Response Data
{ "tag": "bb12f6f1-27e5-499a-8a00-dbb436564ed6", "referenceTag": "c8d08dcf-e1c6-4736-a7a6-30aee58d7a12", "type": "SUBMIT_SIGNATURE_RESPONSE", "status": "OK", "submitSignatureResponse": { } }
If the general message status is
OK
, the request was successful and the original process will continue. Otherwise you get an
ERROR
response with the standard error fields.

Amend Transaction

  • AMEND_TRANSACTION_REQUEST
  • AMEND_TRANSACTION_UPDATE
  • AMEND_TRANSACTION_RESPONSE
Use this message to amend a transaction by refunding or capturing it. This message starts a long-running operation but does not require a device.
Request Data
{ "tag": "9b59ef1d-51ec-4e19-bc2a-251c914f62c3", "type": "AMEND_TRANSACTION_REQUEST", "amendTransactionRequest": { "mode": "ONLINE | OFFLINE", "transactionParameters": { "type": "CAPTURE|REFUND", "referencedTransactionIdentifier": "97a293ca3b804d639d8552962e0e3522", "amount": 5.00, "currency": <Currency>, "subject": "My Subject", "customIdentifier": "my-custom-identifier", } } }
You must provide at least the
type
and
referencedTransactionIdentifier
.
Update Data
Amending transactions is a long-running operation, so the server provides the client with update messages that provide information about the current state of the process.
{ "tag": "9b59ef1d-51ec-4e19-bc2a-251c914f62c3", "type": "AMEND_TRANSACTION_UPDATE", "amendTransactionUpdate": { "state": <TransactionProcessDetailsState>, "stateDetails": <TransactionProcessDetailsStateDetails>, "information": ["Processing", "payment..."], "abortable": false, } }
The field
information
is an array of exactly two strings that contain localized, human-readable information about the state of the transaction. You can use them straight in your system UI.
Currently, neither amend process is abortable.
Response Data
Receiving an amend transaction response means that the long-running operation is completed and no more updated will be sent.
{ "tag": "9b59ef1d-51ec-4e19-bc2a-251c914f62c3", "type": "AMEND_TRANSACTION_RESPONSE", "amendTransactionResponse": { "state": <TransactionProcessDetailsState>, "stateDetails": <TransactionProcessDetailsStateDetails>, "transaction": { "mode": "ONLINE | OFFLINE", "amount": 5.00, "currency": <Currency>, "type": <TransactionType>, "details": { "applicationFee": 1.00, "includedTipAmount": 1.00, "metadata": { "my": "data" } } "subject": "My Subject", "statementDescriptor": "My Statement Descriptor", "status": <TransactionStatus>, "identifier": "7e2fc2585cd24f648d96760f56fba26c", "referencedTransactionIdentifier": null, "createdTimestamp": 1464009191, "customIdentifier": "myIdentifier", "captured": true|false, "paymentDetails": { "scheme": <PaymentDetailsScheme>, "source": <PaymentDetailsSource>, "customerVerification": <PaymentDetailsCustomerVerification>, "maskedAccountNumber": "541333******0086" }, "refundDetails": { "status": <RefundDetailsStatus>, "process": [<RefundDetailsProcess>], "refundTransactions": [ { "identifier": "c735ec8ed1794e83882fba8c99ccd7d2", "createdTimestamp": 1464609191, "amount": 3.00, "currency": <Currency>, "type": "REFUND", "code": <RefundTransactionCode>, "status": <TransactionStatus>, "statusDetails": { "code": <TransactionStatusDetailsCodes>, "description": "A description", "developerDescription": "A developer description", } } ] } "cardDetails": { "fingerprint": "a5e2188a-f676-11e5-b944-593944fafab9", "scheme": <PaymentDetailsScheme>, "maskedCardNumber": "541333******0086", "expiryMonth": 2, "expiryYear": 2017, "cardholderName": "John Doe" }, "shopperDetails": { "identifier": "c3d185cc-4c49-43d9-80f4-16a49a8660ec", "email": null }, "merchantReceipt": { // ... }, "customerReceipt": { // ... } } } }
The returned transaction object is for the original, referenced transaction, but some fields may have been updated (mainly
captured
for captures and
refundDetails
for refunds).
The
transaction
object has the same structure in all transaction related updates and responses (Get Transaction, Query Transactions, Execute Transaction, and Amend Transaction)

Get Devices

  • GET_DEVICES_REQUEST
  • GET_DEVICES_RESPONSE
Use this message at any point of the session to get the state of the connected devices.
Request Data
{ "tag": "3cd89f74-4c53-4c2d-b3a2-189d9a225385", "type": "GET_DEVICES_REQUEST", "getDevicesRequest": { } }
Response Data
{ "tag": "3cd89f74-4c53-4c2d-b3a2-189d9a225385", "type": "GET_DEVICES_RESPONSE", "status": "OK", "getDevicesResponse": { "devices": [ { "name": "USB Reader", "identifier": "usbReader", "resource": "devices/usbReader", "type": "MOCK|MIURA|VERIFONE", "comlink": "MOCK|WIFI|USB|BLUETOOTH" } ] } }
The device list returned in the response has the same structure and content as the one returned from login merchant.

Get Transaction

  • GET_TRANSACTION_REQUEST
  • GET_TRANSACTION_RESPONSE
Use this message to get transaction data from an already executed transaction. The transaction is identified by its identifier and could have been done outside of the PayServer, it just has to belong to your logged in merchant.
Request Data
{ "tag": "19da497e-088d-4578-ba85-b999a4c37332", "type": "GET_TRANSACTION_REQUEST", "getTransactionRequest": { "mode": "ONLINE | OFFLINE", "transactionIdentifier": "7e2fc2585cd24f648d96760f56fba26c" } }
The request parameters
transactionIdentifier
is required.
Response Data
{ "tag": "19da497e-088d-4578-ba85-b999a4c37332", "type": "GET_TRANSACTION_RESPONSE", "status": "OK", "getTransactionResponse": { "transaction": { "amount": 5.00, "currency": <Currency>, "mode": "ONLINE | OFFLINE", "type": <TransactionType>, "details": { "applicationFee": 1.00, "includedTipAmount": 1.00, "metadata": { "my": "data" } } "subject": "My Subject", "statementDescriptor": "My Statement Descriptor", "status": <TransactionStatus>, "identifier": "7e2fc2585cd24f648d96760f56fba26c", "referencedTransactionIdentifier": null, "customIdentifier": "my-custom-identifier", "merchantReceipt": { // ... }, "customerReceipt": { // ... } } } }
Only one of the fields
transaction
are filled, depending on result of the transaction fetch.
Information on the receipt data format can be found in Custom Receipts.
The
transaction
object has the same structure in all transaction related updates and responses (Get Transaction, Query Transactions, Execute Transaction, and Amend Transaction)

Query Transactions

  • QUERY_TRANSACTIONS_REQUEST
  • QUERY_TRANSACTIONS_RESPONSE
Use this message to get transaction data from an already executed transaction. The transaction is identified by its identifier and could have been done outside of the PayServer, it just has to belong to your logged in merchant.
Request Data
{ "tag": "b14e8223-4803-4434-9154-28d1335d8880", "type": "QUERY_TRANSACTIONS_REQUEST", "queryTransactionsRequest": { "mode": "ONLINE | OFFLINE", "filterParameters": { "customIdentifier": "my-custom-identifier" }, "includeReceipts": true|false, "offset": 0, "limit": 20 } }
None of the request parameters are required. For example, if you leave the request data completely empty you will receive the last 20 transactions of your merchant.
Response Data
{ "tag": "b14e8223-4803-4434-9154-28d1335d8880", "type": "QUERY_TRANSACTIONS_RESPONSE", "status": "OK", "queryTransactionsResponse": { "transactions": [ { "amount": 5.00, "currency": <Currency>, "mode": "ONLINE | OFFLINE", "type": <TransactionType>, "details": { "applicationFee": 1.00, "includedTipAmount": 1.00, "metadata": { "my": "data" } } "subject": "My Subject", "statementDescriptor": "My Statement Descriptor", "status": <TransactionStatus>, "identifier": "7e2fc2585cd24f648d96760f56fba26c", "referencedTransactionIdentifier": null, "customIdentifier": "my-custom-identifier", "merchantReceipt": { // ... }, "customerReceipt": { // ... } } ] } }
Only one of the fields
transactions
are filled, depending on result of the transaction fetch. If no transactions were found the resulting transactions array will be empty.
Information on the receipt data structure can be found in Custom Receipts.
The
transaction
object has the same structure in all transaction related updates and responses (Get Transaction, Query Transactions, Execute Transaction, Amend Transaction).