Invalid PIN/ Pinpad Error/ System Error

Invalid PIN/ Pinpad Error/ System Error

Invalid PIN: Can be seen for 2 different issues.
  1. Customer entered an Invalid Debit or EMV PIN.
  2. Incorrect injection/encryption keys. The terminal may need to be encrypted again.
PinPad Error/Injection Error/System Error: This means the terminal is not encrypted or encrypted incorrectly. All encryptions are done on the reseller or distributor level. 

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