Offline Transactions, Store and Forward

Offline Transactions/ Store & Forward


Transactions are stored in the terminal and do not reach the Host until there is a working connection (Ethernet/Dial). There is a risk associated with Offline transactions because it processes payments without the host verifying money is available in the bank.
  1. It is the ISOs responsibility to educate the merchant on the risks of running offline transactions.
  2. Store and Forward QRG attached

Enable/Disable Feature from the Terminal
  1. Menu
  2. Operation Settings
  3. Store & Forward

Enable/Disable Feature from the File 
  1. Industry Tab
  2. Store & Forward

Drop Files to Attach

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