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Payer Authentication Developer Guide
VISA Platform Connect: Specifications and Conditions for Resellers/Partners
Introduction to Payer Authentication
Why Payer Authentication Is Needed
EMV 3-D Secure 2.0
Payer Authentication Customer Workflow
Payer Authentication Merchant Workflow
Acquirer Information
Enable Merchant Account for EMV 3-D Secure
Payer Authentication Configuration Testing
Request Endpoints
Payer Authentication Integrations
Implementing Direct API for Payer Authentication
Prerequisites
After Implementation and Before Go Live
Step 1: Setup Service
Request Fields
Important Response Fields
Step 2: Device Data Collection
Which Device Data is Collected
Building the Iframe
Initiating the Device Data Collection Iframe
Submitting the Device Data Collection Iframe
Receiving the Device Data Collection URL Response
Step 3: Payer Authentication Check Enrollment Service
Request Fields
Interpreting the Check Enrollment Response
Important Response Fields
Step 4: Step-Up Iframe
Building the Iframe Parameters
Creating the Iframe
Invoking the Iframe
Receiving the Step-Up Results
Step 5: Payer Authentication Validation Service
Request Fields
Interpreting the Validation Response
Redirecting Customers to Pass or Fail Message Page
Combining the Authentication and the Authorization Services
Combining Check Enrollment and the Authorization Services
Combining the Validation and the Authorization Services
Implementing SDK Payer Authentication
Implementation Overview
Process Flow for SDK Integration
Prerequisites for SDK Implementation
Mobile Device Data Collected
Using the Android SDK
Using the iOS SDK
Running Payer Authentication with SDK
Authentication Examples Using Primary Account Numbers
Setting Up Device Data Collection
Checking Enrollment in Payer Authentication
Checking Enrollment and Authorizing in Payer Authentication
Validating a Challenge
Validating and Authorizing a Transaction
Non-Payment Authentication
Examples Using 3-D Secure Data Only
Visa Data Only
Mastercard Data Only
Authentication Examples Using Digital Payment (Google Pay)
Setting Up Device Data Collection Using Digital Payment (Google Pay)
Checking Enrollment in Payer Authentication Using Digital Payment (Google Pay)
Validating a Challenge Using Digital Payment (Google Pay)
Authentication Examples Using TMS Tokens
Setting Up Device Data Collection with a TMS Token
Checking Enrollment When Using a TMS Token
Validating a Challenge When Using a TMS Token
Authentication Examples Using Flex Microform Tokens
Setting Up Device Data Collection When Using a Flex Microform Token
Checking Enrollment When Using a Flex Microform Token
Validating a Challenge When Using a Flex Microform Token
Authentication Examples Using Network Token/Tokenized Cards
Setting Up Device Data Collection with a Network Token/Tokenized Card
Checking Enrollment with a Network Token/Tokenized Card
Authentication Examples of Merchant-Initiated Transactions
Challenge Reponses to 3RI Transactions
Network-Specific Values for 3RI
1a: Initial Recurring Transaction
1b: Recurring Payments - Subsequent Transaction (Mastercard)
2a: Installment - Customer Initiated Transaction (Mastercard)
3a: Split/Partial Shipment (Mastercard)
3b: Split/Delayed Shipment (Visa)
4a: Multi-Party Commerce or OTA (Visa)
4b: Multi-Party Commerce or OTA (MasterCard)
4c: Multi-Party Commerce or OTA (MasterCard)
Testing Payer Authentication
Testing Process
Test Cases for 3-D Secure 2.x
Additional Test Cases
HTTP Status Codes
Website Modification Reference
Website Modification Checklist
EMV 3-D Secure Service Logos
Informational Message Examples
Upgrading Your Payer Authentication Implementation
Benefits
PSD2 Impact
Recommended Integration
Migrating from EMV 3-D Secure 1.x to 2.x FAQ
Finding Payer Authentication Transaction Details in the Business Center
Searching for Transactions
Storing Payer Authentication Data
Searching for Payer Authentication Details
Payer Authentication Reports
Payer Authentication Summary Report
Payer Authentication Detail Report
Reason Codes
Glossary
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