V4.144 10/05/2024 Client Specific

V4.144 10/05/2024

The release notes provided in V1 of this document serve as an initial preview of the changes expected in the production release scheduled on May 19th, 2024, on the Hosted Gateway.

Summary

The Gateway release notes will contain information related to the new iVeri software release. The release notes will include the impact of software release to the intended target audience.

The release notes will adopt the format outlined below, as applicable:

Compliance - Refers to the adherence of the software to specific industry standards, regulations, or internal policies. This includes ensuring that the software meets legal and regulatory requirements, follows best practices, and aligns with established security and quality
Optimisation - The process of refining or improving a software solution to enhance its performance, efficiency, or effectiveness.
Feature - Refers to a specific functionality or capability that is added or enhanced in the new version of the software. It represents a distinct and valuable aspect of the software that provides additional benefits or options to the users.

In addition to the mentioned format, the release notes will be divided into the following sections:

Section 1: Compliance, Optimisation and Features applicable to All Customers.
Section 2: Compliance, Optimisation and Features that are Client specific.
Section 3: Compliance, Optimisation and Features that are Internal to iVeri.

iVeri Gateway Release Version 4.144

The release notes contained in this document will be applied on the Gateway and will be in effect as of the 19th of May 2024.

Client Specific

This section will present client-specific release notes, organized in compliance, optimization, and feature categories, as applicable. Please note that additional information has been included to identify the client.

Features

Client: CSC
Subject: Support of Visa’s AFT (Account Funding Transactions)
Product/Platform: Gateway - Core
Release Description:
A merchant can be enabled for AFT transactions on the Gateway by setting the parameter "Money Transfer Operator Type" to "AFT" on the iVeri Admin portal, under "Applications" - "Provider Specific" - "Supplementary". The transaction will carry specific data on the financial message to the Acquirer switch allowing to identify the transaction as AFT.

Client: Nedbank
Subject: Enhanced Functionality - Introducing Refund Support for Vodacom Batch Files
Product/Platform: Gateway - Core
Release Description:
Refunds for Ekurhuleni transactions are now supported. Simply ensure that batch files contain transaction records with a processing account code of "20”.

Client: Nedbank
Subject: Enhanced Batch Stored Procedure - Identifying and Linking Related Authorization and Settlement by TranID/TraceID
Product/Platform: Gateway - Core
Release Description:
We have updated stored procedures in Batch to address AVIS transactions where the Authorization and Settlement lack the Visa TranID/MC TraceID. This linking of Settlement to Authorization using TranID/TraceID applies to Authorizations received via Wizard (AVIS system) through the FDMS channel housed in the Avis Indigo.

Client: CSC
Subject: Enhancing AFT Project Implementation for CSC and Extending Support to Mastercard Funding Transactions in Enterprise Product
Product/Platform: Gateway - Core
Release Description:
We have updated the implementation for CSC within the AFT project and expanded its functionality to support Mastercard Funding Transactions, focusing specifically on the Enterprise product.
Compliance

Client: Retail Assist
Subject: Single Tap support with Retail Assist
Product/Platform: Gateway-Core
Release Description:
In adherence to regulatory requirements, the Retail Assist Provider now incorporates single-tap and PIN capabilities.

Client: Nedbank
Subject: Support of CCPI Mandate
Product/Platform: Gateway-Core
Release Description:
We’ve introduced support for CCPI (Money Send) in the Gateway provider interface, which handles transaction submissions to Nedbank. This enhancement includes the inclusion of sender and receiver details within DE 127.22.

Client: CSC
Subject: Standardizing Mastercard E-commerce Transactions in CSC Settlement Files to Match Visa Criteria
Product/Platform: Gateway-Core
Release Description:
We have updated the settlement file for CSC to ensure that Mastercard e-commerce transactions adhere to the same Terminal Capability and Capture Method requirements as those already applied for VISA transactions.

Client: CSC
Subject: Enhanced PS Record Values in CSC's BA File
Product/Platform: Gateway - Core
Release Description:
The values for Auth_Amount, Auth_Currency, and Response_Code in the PS record within the BA file are now being configured. This adjustment is made in response to CSC's request, following transaction rejections on VISA's side.

Client: CIM Finance
Subject: Introducing Support for Single Tap and PIN on CIM Finance Devices
Product/Platform: Indigo - ARPED
Release Description:
We have implemented changes to support Single Tap and PIN functionality on devices utilized by CIM Finance.

Optimisation

Client: Nedbank
Subject: Enhancement Core Processing - Support of DE 12 and DE 13 on Authorisation Reversals
Product/Platform: Gateway - Core
Release Description:
To align with the original authorization, the corresponding authorisation reversal message processed to Nedbank has been updated to include DE 12 (LocalTransactionTime) and DE 13 (LocalTransactionDate).

Client: Nedbank
Subject: Vodacom Token format support
Product/Platform: Gateway – Batch process
Release Description:
An enhancement on the Gateway process that deals with Vodacom transactions has been introduced to handle & support Base36 formatted tokens.

Client: Nedbank
Subject: TR31 ZPK support in Nedbank Providers
Product/Platform: Gateway – Core
Release Description:
In line with the latest security standards, the TR 31 key format for the Zone Pin Key has been implemented for the suite of Nedbank providers used across various markets.

Client: Retail Assist
Subject: Smoother Admin User Creation - Eliminating Leading and Trailing Spaces
Product/Platform: Gateway – Core
Release Description:
To prevent instances where users are created with leading or trailing spaces, we have implemented a change to remove these spaces from the username field. When creating a user in Admin, any leading and trailing spaces in the username will be automatically removed.

Client: CBZ
Subject: ZIG support on the iVeri Gateway
Product/Platform: Gateway – Core
Release Description:
As mandated in Zimbabwe, the ZIG currency support has been added on the Gateway.

Client: I&M Bank
Subject: Resolving Clearing Rejections: Configuring Cardholder Data Presence for Refund Transactions
Product/Platform: Gateway – Core
Release Description:
We have attempted to address the issue of refund transactions being rejected on the clearing side with MasterCard. We are now configuring data element 47, tag 906 (Cardholder presence), to have a value of 5.

Client: I&M Bank
Subject: Inclusion of 'Country of Origin' in Authorization Message - MasterCard Compliance Requirement
Product/Platform: Gateway – Core
Release Description:
In response to MasterCard's mandate requiring the inclusion of 'Country of Origin' for merchants in certain business categories (MCC), we have implemented a change to ensure the transmission of this value in the authorization message.

Client: CIM Finance
Subject: Enhanced User Permissions: Enabling Receipt Printing in Link
Product/Platform: Gateway – BackOffice
Release Description:
We have implemented an update that allows users other than the administrator to print receipts in Link. This update resolves instances where Link users did not have the correct permission to print receipts. -

Client: Nedbank
Subject: Modifications to Email Alert Scripts
Product/Platform: Gateway – Core
Release Description:
To resolve issues where email alerts are not being sent to the intended recipients, modifications have been made to the email alert scripts.