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paymentInitiationChannel

This code indicates how the account information was obtained.
This field is available only for payments processed with Mastercard and American Express on the
Visa Platform Connect
 processor.
This field is supported for Mastercard only on Cybersource through VisaNet. When the initiation channel is not provided via this API field, the value is extracted from EMV tag 9F6E for Mastercard transactions. Call support to enable this feature.
Possible values for Mastercard transactions:
  • 00
     (default): Card
  • 01
    : Removable secure element that is personalized for use with a mobile phone and controlled by the wireless service provider. Examples are subscriber identity module (SIM), and universal integrated circuit card (UICC).
  • 02
    : Key fob
  • 03
    : Watch
  • 04
    : Mobile tag
  • 05
    : Wristband
  • 06
    : Mobile phone case or sleeve
  • 07
    : Mobile phone with a non-removable, secure element that is controlled by the wireless service provider. For example, code division multiple access (CDMA).
  • 08
    : Removable secure element that is personalized for use with a mobile phone and not controlled by the wireless service provider. For example: memory card used with a mobile phone.
  • 09
    : Mobile phone with a non-removable, secure element that is not controlled by the wireless service provider.
  • 10
    : Removable secure element that is personalized for use with a tablet or e-reader and is controlled by the wireless service provider. Examples are subscriber identity module (SIM) and universal integrated circuit card (UICC).
  • 11
    : Tablet or e-reader with a non-removable, secure element that is controlled by the wireless service provider.
  • 12
    : Removable secure element that is personalized for use with a tablet or e-reader and is not controlled by the wireless service provider.
  • 13
    : Tablet or e-book with a non-removable, secure element that is not controlled by the wireless service provider.
  • 14
    : Mobile phone or smartphone with a payment application running in a host processor.
  • 15
    : Tablet or e-reader with a payment application running in a host processor.
  • 16
    : Mobile phone or smartphone with a payment application running in the Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) of a host processor.
  • 17
    : Tablet or e-reader with a payment application running in the TEE of a host processor.
  • 18
    : Watch with a payment application running in the TEE of a host processor.
  • 19
    : Watch with a payment application running in a host processor.
Values
20
 through
99
 indicate the form factor but not the storage technology:
  • 20
    : Card
  • 21
    : Mobile phone
  • 22
    : Tablet or e-reader
  • 23
    : Watch or wristband, including a fitness band smart strap, disposable band, watch add-on, security band, or ID band.
  • 24
    : Sticker
  • 25
    : PC
  • 26
    : Device peripheral, such as a mobile phone case or sleeve.
  • 27
    : Electronic tag, such as a mobile tag or a key fob.
  • 28
    : Jewelry such as ring, bracelet, necklace and cuff links.
  • 29
    : Fashion accessory, such as a handbag, handbag charm, or eyewear.
  • 30
    : Garment such as a dress.
  • 31
    : Domestic appliance, such as a refrigerator or washing machine.
  • 32
    : Vehicle or vehicle-attached device.
  • 33
    : Media or gaming device, including a set-top box, media player, or television.
Values
34
 through
99
 are reserved for future form factors. Any value in this range may occur within form factor and transaction data without prior notice.
Possible values for American Express transactions:
  • AC
    : mPOS accessory/dongle with contact and contactless interfaces, with or without PIN pad
  • AS
    : mPOS accessory/dongle with contact and contactless interfaces and PIN on glass support. For example, a Secure Card Reader for PIN combined with a software-based PIN on commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware
  • CC
    : Contactless payment on COTS (CPoC)—mobile-device-based contactless-only mPOS without PIN support
  • CS
    : CPoC—mobile-device-based contactless-only mPOS with PIN on glass support
The value for this field corresponds to the following data in the TC 33 capture file for American Express transactions:
  • Record: CP01-TCRB
  • Position: 79-80
  • Field: American Express Mobile Device Type
The TC 33 capture file contains information about the payments and credits that a merchant submits to
Cybersource
. The processor creates the TC 33 capture file at the end of the day and sends it to the merchant’s acquirer. The acquirer uses this information to facilitate end-of-day clearing processing with payment networks.

Specifications

  • Data Type:
     String
  • Data Length:
     2

Mapping Information

  • REST API Field:
    paymentInformation.initiationChannel
  • SCMP API Field:
    payment_initiation_channel
  • Simple Order API Field:
    paymentInitiationChannel