First Data Rapid Connect

First Data Rapid Connect

FDRC: Does not process transactions on DIAL. Be advised the TPP IDs may have been updated by First Data. If you are using a Template please be sure it was created from an application no more than a year old. 


Group ID Numbers: This determines where the transaction routes

Nashville FE- 10001

Buypass FE- 20001

Cardnet FE – 30001

Omaha FE – 40001

Compass FE 50001


EMV Return: With FDRC a special contract in required before a merchant can do an EMV return. When they process a return they will need to SWIPE the card not insert the card. 


Equipment Code: Equipment Code – AA115R – Description – PAXBROADPOSPAY1.0SMSDWRC – Product ID: 500550, Vendor ID/Manufacturer: PAX Broad for Nashville – setup for Single settlement and setup for Retail, MOTO, and Restaurant.

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