Mobile Payments
The Mobile Payment feature reference provides information to setup a location to accept Mobile Payments at sites with a Verifone Commander.
Revision History
10/21/2015
Initial Documentation Release
05/25/2016
Updated format. 2016 Copyright. Updated partner list.
02/02/2017
2017 Copyright. Updated Reporting information.Updated network configuration.
02/23/2017
Update Mobile Payment Host Configuration.
05/01/2017
Updated Reporting information.
07/19/2019
Updated with Conexxus V2 updates.
01/04/2022
Added the Mobile Payment (Collected by Host) Report.
02/01/2024
Updated document with branding changes.
Overview
Feature Description
The Mobile Payment feature reference provides information to setup a location to accept Mobile Payments at sites with a Verifone Commander.
This feature enables mobile payment, loyalty, delivery and transaction processing using a consumer's smart phone with a loaded Mobile Payment Application (MPA), a third party FEP vendor and a third party Mobile Payment Processing Application (MPPA) host.
Hardware Requirements
Verifone Commander with C18
Verifone Commander with Topaz
Verifone Commander with Ruby2
RubyCi with Topaz
RubyCi with Ruby2
Commander 16 with Topaz
Commander 16 with Ruby2
Software Requirements
Verifone Commander base 39 and higher.
Configuring Mobile Payments
Prerequisites
The following list of requirements must be met by the location prior to Mobile Payment setup:
The site must setup connectivity to the MPPA using either a VPN or the latest TLS protocol.
Contact the Mobile Host Provider (MPPA) for site onboarding information.
Site Onboarding Information
The following data fields should be obtained from the Mobile Application Partner and from the site for identifying the site on the mobile application.
Mobile Host Provided
Adapter (Mobile payment APIs used by site system for communication with MPPA)
Program Name (Program name as defined by MPPA)
Authentication Type (Generate Token, Display Token, Scan Token, Enter Token)
Host IP Address
Port
TLS Enabled
Site Terminal ID
Merchant ID
Location ID
Settlement Employee Number (optional)
Site Provided
Phone: (store phone (xxx) xxx-xxxx)
Welcome Message (may be left blank)
The protocol has changed from SSL to TLS for better encryption and security.
Configuring User Roles for Mobile Configuration and Reports
New installations will have default roles configured with all Mobile functions enabled, however, system upgrades will require additional user role setup.
Any configuration import after a new install will require manually editing user roles for Mobile Payment function access.
From the Configuration Client, go to: Security > Manage Users.
The User Administration window displays.
Select the [Configure Roles] tab. In the Select Role pane, click to select the <role> to configure. Select [Edit].
Scroll the Functions List and enable the following functions:
umobilecfg - Update Mobile Configuration
vmobileasloyaltyreport - View Mobile Above Site Loyalty Report
vmobilecfg - View Mobile Configuration
vmobilediagnostics - View Mobile Diagnostics
vmobilehostlist - View Hosts List
vmobilereportcategorylist - View Report's Category List
vmobilereport - View Mobile Report
vmobilereportlist - View Reports List
Click [Done].
Select [Save] to accept, or [Cancel] to exit without saving changes.
Log out and log back into the Configuration Client for changes to take effect.
Configure Mobile Method of Payment (MOP)
New installations have a default Method of Payment and Code configured in the system to accept mobile payments.
If however, the system is upgraded, then the MOP and MOP Code must be configured.
If the site imported the mobile configuration using the Import and Export utility, either on a new install or upgrade, the Mobile MOP and Code will need to be configured manually.
From the Configuration Client, go to: Store Operations > Payment.
The Payment Management window displays.
From the Payment Management window, select the [MOP] tab.
Scroll down the <Select MOP> pane to an unconfigured position and configure the Mobile MOP parameters.
Name
Enter: MOBILE
MOP Code
Select: 28 - MOBILE
Minimum Amount
Indicates the minimum amount accepted <$0.00-9999.99>.
Maximum Amount
Indicates the maximum amount accepted <$0.00-9999.99>.
Limit
Alerts the cashier to the Mobile MOP limit <$0.00-9999.99>.
#Additional Receipts
Indicates how many additional receipts are required <0-3>.
Tender Code
Generic.
Tender Sub Code
Generic.
Select to enable additional Options parameters.
Force Safe Drop
Enables a safe drop message (if the Limit value is not 0.00).
Tender Amount Required
Requires the clerk to enter an actual (counted) drawer amount before selecting this MOP.
Allow Zero Entry
Indicates a zero entry is allowed when entering a drawer amount.
Allow Refund
Permits a Refund transaction to be tendered.
Allow Safe Drop
Allows a safe drop.
Force Ticket Print
Forces a receipt to be printed for transactions that includes this MOP.
Open Drawer On Sale
Forces the cash drawer to open when a transaction includes this payment type.
Cashier Report Prompt
Prompts a cashier to enter the actual (counted) drawer amount when printing cashier report.
Allow Without Sale
Permits acceptance without purchase. For example, cashing in a winning lottery ticket or permitting a check to be cashed without a purchase.
Allow Change
Allows the cashier to make change when "amount > amount due" is selected. For example, if a check can be written for more than the purchase amount.
Allow Money Order Purchase
Permits a money order sale.
Select [Save] to accept, or [Cancel] to exit without saving changes.
The setup of the Mobile Method of Payment is complete.
Log out and back in to all POS terminals after any setting modifications to allow these changes to take effect.
Mobile Payment Configuration
From the Configuration Client, go to: Payment Controller > Mobile Payment Configuration.
The Mobile Payment Configuration window displays.
The following tabs are available for selection:
Site Mobile Configuration
Host Configuration
Site Mobile Configuration
From the Mobile Configuration form, select the [Site Mobile Configuration] tab.
Select [Accept Mobile Payments] to enable Mobile Payments.
Configure the following Site Configuration parameters.
Site Name
The name of the site <20 characters>.
Welcome Message
The site's welcome message <100 characters>.
Configure the following Miscellaneous Configuration parameters.
Data Storage Time
The Data Storage Time for retention <0-30 days>.
Site Address
The site street address.
Latitude/Longitude
The site GPS coordinates.
Report / Format
The combination of these fields are used to set the format type for each report from the report drop-down. The values are "Standard" and "Extended Authorization". The default format type would be "Standard" for all reports. In the Chevron distribution, the Mobile Terminal Batch Detail Report will default to Extended Authorization format. Standard: In this format max limit for authorization number is 14 digits and first 14 digits gets printed. Extended Authorization Format: Min limit for authorization number is 1; no upper limit. As of now this feature is applicable only for Mobile Terminal Batch Detail Report.
Select [Save] to accept, or [Cancel] to exit without saving changes.
Host Configuration
From the Mobile Payment Configuration window, select the [Host Configuration] tab.
Click [Add].
Click to select [Enable Host].
Configure the Host Configuration parameters.
If Scan Token is selected as the Authentication Type, the scanner must be programmed with a prefix “P01”to correctly identify QR Codes.
Adapter
The site Adapter Type:
FDC Mobile - ConnectorSwitch adapter or outdoor transactions.
VFIMobile V1 - for Conexxus V1 standards
VFIMobile V2 - for Conexxus V2 standards
Local MPPA - for Shell Distribution
Program Name
The Program Name
Merchant ID
The Merchant ID number provided by the Mobile Payment Host.
Authentication Type
The site Authentication Type:
SCAN_TOKEN: QR Code generated on the MPA is scanned using the POS scanner.
ENTER_TOKEN: Customer or cashier enters token on the PIN pad.
DISPLAY_TOKEN: Token for customer to enter is displayed on the PIN pad.
GENERATE_TOKEN: Both Display_Token and Generate_Token display a token on the PIN pad to be scanned or entered for authenticating the transaction. If a site has different Mobile Payment programs configured with Generate_Token authentication type for all, the customer is not prompted to select a mobile payment program during the transaction. After selecting mobile MOP, the PIN pad displays a QR Code instead of mobile payment program selection.
If the Adapter type is 'FDC Mobile', then the field 'Authentication type' is disabled. This adapter allows only outdoor transactions.
Site Terminal ID
ID number for the terminal received from the Mobile Payment Host.
Note: For Conexxus standards, Site_terminal ID and Location ID are greyed out.
Location ID
The Location ID provided by the Mobile Payment Host; identifies the site during the on boarding process.
Note: For Conexxus standards, Site_terminal ID and Location ID are greyed out.
Store ID
The site Store ID number.
Settlement Employee Number
The Settlement Employee Number provided by the Mobile Payment Host
Settlement Passcode
The Settlement Passcode.
Phone Number
The Site Phone Number.
Send Loyalty Details
Enabling this flag will sends SLA/EPS loyalty program details to MPPA under Mobile Site Data Request.
Configure the Network Configuration parameters.
Address
The Host IP or URL. (IPv4 format or http domain name).
Port
The communications port number.
SSL Enabled
Enables Secure Socket Layer (SSL) for client/ host communications.
Heartbeat Frequency / Unit
The time after which the Commander Site Controller pings the mobile program host to check connection. If the host is offline, the mobile host offline alarm appears on the POS.
Configure the following Miscellaneous Configuration parameters.
Outdoor PreAuthorization Timeout
The DCR Pre-Authorization timeout (in seconds).
Site Initiated Loyalty
The Site Initiated Loyalty setting for outdoor transactions:
Never Allow Site Entered Loyalty - Allow only mobile loyalty.
Allow Site Entry i.e., Swiped Loyalty Card - Both swiped and mobile loyalties are honored.
Allow Site Entered Loyalty if no Mobile Loyalty - Allow swiped loyalty if there is no mobile loyalty.
Select [Save] to accept, or [Cancel] to exit without saving changes.
Configure Loyalty Key on DCR for Using Mobile Payment
Following are the steps to configure loyalty for mobile payment if site has a loyalty program(s) enabled.
Configure Loyalty Key "REWARDS" on Dispensers with Graphics DCR
If site has already configured "Loyalty" soft key, replace it with "REWARDS" soft key type. This soft key has the functionalities of the "Loyalty" soft key type and also links mobile payment with loyalty. The soft key text can remain as "Loyalty".
On Commander Configuration Client, go to Forecourt > DCR Idle Screen.
Configure a soft key to "REWARDS" soft key type and not LOYALTY_CARD_SWIPE or LOYALTY_MANUAL_ENTRY. For more information on configuring soft keys, refer to the Verifone Commander User Reference.
Do a Tools > Refresh Configuration and Forecourt > Initialization > DCR after the configuration changes.
Configure Loyalty Key on Dispensers with Non-Graphics DCR
On Configuration Client, go to Forecourt > DCR Keys. Select a numeric key which should work as loyalty key when dispenser is idle as shown below. In the example below numeric key 5 is used as loyalty key.
Do a Tools > Refresh Configuration and Forecourt > Initialization > DCR after the configuration changes.
Configure Site Address
The Dealer address details are used for displaying site information on the mobile application when a customer does a check-in through the mobile application.
From Configuration Client, go to: Payment Controller > EPS Configuration > EPS Global Configuration.
From the EPS Global Configuration window, select the [EPS] tab.
Configure the Dealer parameters.
Site Name
Dealer Name
Address Line1
Dealer Street
City
Dealer City
State
Dealer State
Postal Code
Dealer Zip Code
Select [Save] to accept, or [Cancel] to exit without saving changes.
Log out and back in to all POS terminals after any setting modifications to allow these changes to take affect.
Local Area Network Configuration
From the Configuration Client, go to: Initial Setup > Local Area Network Configuration.
Configure Device Specific Routes.
Confirm the Controller is the device selected to configure.
Click [New] in Device Specific Routes.
Select the New Route Config Route Type: Host.
Enter the Device Specific Host Route Destination address provided by the Mobile Payment Host.
Enter the Gateway address; this will be the site's Payment Gateway address, as associated with the Isolated Payment NIC.
Enter the Netmask = 255.255.255.255.
Click [Save] in the New Route Configuration dialog box.
Click [Save] on the main form.
Reboot the Verifone Commander to ensure proper network routing is uses for all devices.
Enabling Mobile Payment to Appear on Day Close Report
The Mobile Payment Report must be enabled to appear on the Daily Close Report print out.
From the Configuration Client, go to: Reporting > Report Configuration.
Make sure 2-DAY is selected from the drop-down box in the Configure Group List section.
Click Edit in the Configure Group List section.
Scroll down the list and select the Mobile Payment Report option.
Click DONE.
Click SAVE.
After this configuration, the Mobile Payment Report, will be available as part of the information printed on the Day Close Report.
The report is also available as a selectable option in Report Navigator.
Using Mobile Payments
Indoor Transactions
Pay at POS with Code Displayed on POP
In this use case, the Cashier initiates the payment transaction by requesting a dynamically generated token from the MPPA. The Customer is provided a transaction code to enter into the mobile application, thereby connecting to the transaction.
Customer makes a purchase and tells the cashier that he wants to pay using his mobile app.
The cashier selects "Mobile" MOP on the POS.
The Site Controller submits a request to the MPPA host for a transaction code.
If multiple mobile hosts are configured at the site, then a host selection prompt appears on the POP device after Mobile MOP is selected.
If multiple mobile hosts are configured at the site, the Authentication Type should be Generate_Token so that a host selection prompt does not appear on the POP device after Mobile MOP is selected.
The host responds with a transaction code which is displayed on the POP.
The customer opens the mobile payment app on their phone, enters or scans the transaction code, which links to the transaction at the POS.
After successful code verification, the host authorizes the transaction.
On completion of the transaction, receipt details are sent to the MPPA and will be available for the customer to view on the mobile application.
Receipt data sent to the MPPA is the same as the receipt being printed from the POS.
Pay at POS with Code Displayed on Phone
In this use case, the Customer initiates the mobile payment transaction request. The MPA initiates the transaction to obtain a dynamically generated pre-authorization token from the MPPA. The token is displayed on the phone and used to complete the transaction at the POS.
Customer makes a purchase and tells the cashier that he wants to pay using his mobile app.
The cashier selects "Mobile" MOP on the POS.
If multiple mobile hosts are configured at the site, then a host selection prompt appears on the POP device after Mobile MOP is selected.
If a site has different Mobile Payment programs configured with Generate_Token authentication type for all, the customer is not prompted to select a mobile payment program during the transaction. After selecting mobile MOP, the PIN pad displays a QR Code instead of mobile payment program selection.
The Customer initiates the mobile payment transaction request, and depending on the system host configuration, the mobile application will display either an alphanumeric string code or a QR code.
If the MPA displays a string code, the customer enters the code on the POP.
If the MPA displays a QR code, the cashier scans the QR code.
After successful code verification, the host authorizes the transaction.
On completion of the transaction, receipt details are sent to the MPPA and will be available for the customer to view on the mobile application.
Receipt data sent to the MPPA is the same as the receipt being printed from the POS.
Outdoor Transactions
Pay at Pump with Code Entry
In this use case, the customer initiates the transaction through the MPA by selecting an available pump at the site. The pump is reserved, and the customer is prompted to enter an authorization code at the DCR. The authorization code will be sent to customer's phone. After fueling, the sales amount is charged to the MPA's registered card.
The Customer opens the MPA and selects the PUMP to reserve.
An authorization code is sent to the customer's phone.
The DCR prompts the customer to enter the authorization code. On successful code validation, the PUMP will be armed.
The pump is authorized only on code validation success. Authorization will fail if maximum retries are exhausted or if the Validation Code Prompt times out.
The Customer dispenses the fuel. Depending on the MPA, the customer is notified on their phone of the fueling start and stop.
On completion, the DCR prints the receipt. The sales amount is transmitted to the MPPA, the customer's card is charged, and a receipt copy is sent to the registered MPA account for transaction history.
Pay at Pump without Code Entry
In this use case, the customer initiates the transaction through the MPA by selecting an available pump at the site. The pump is reserved and pre-authorized. After fueling, the sales amount is charged to the MPA's registered card.
The Customer opens the MPA and selects the PUMP to reserve and authorize.
The Customer dispenses the fuel. Depending on the MPA, the customer is notified on their phone of the fueling start and stop.
On completion, the DCR prints the receipt. The sales amount is transmitted to the MPPA, the customer's card is charged, and a receipt copy is sent to the registered MPA account for transaction history.
Reporting
Reports and reporting options are provided by and will vary with the associated Host provider. Sample reports are provided for example purposes only.
Mobile Reports are located on the POS terminal CSR Functions > Network Menu. Select [Mobile Reports] from the POS Network Menu.
Select an available Mobile Reports option, then follow the instructions on the Report screen to select from the provided reports.
Mobile Settlement Report
Report Details
Header
HOST: Host name.
Print Date: Date/Time of report.
Period: Reporting Period.
Merchant ID: Configured Merchant ID.
Terminal ID: Configured Terminal ID.
Terminal and Host Totals
CARD TYPE: Type of card used in the transaction (e.g., VISA, MASTERCARD).
COUNT: The total number of sales for a card type.
AMOUNT: The total sale amount for a card type.
TERMINAL TOTAL: The Terminal Total of all card types.
HOST TOTAL: The Host total for all card types.
DIFF: The difference between terminal and host totals.
Payment Type Totals
PAYMENT TYPE: Type of payment (e.g., CREDIT, DEBIT).
COUNT: The total number of a payment type.
AMOUNT: The total payment amount for a payment type.
Exception Transactions
Transactions that were pre-authorized by the host but later rejected during completion. These transactions need to be manually settled with the host.
AUTH REF ID: The authorization reference id.
GLOBAL TRAN ID: The transaction id.
AMOUNT: The transaction amount.
RESPCODE: Transaction decline response code.
DATE/TIME: The transaction date and time.
Pending Transactions
Transactions that were pre-authorized by the host but are not yet completed.
AUTH REF ID: The authorization reference id.
GLOBAL TRAN ID: The transaction id.
AMOUNT: The transaction amount.
DATE/TIME: The transaction date and time.
Discounted Transactions
Some transactions are given host discounts based on the card type used in the transaction. These discounts are not reported as part of any POS or EPS reports.
TRAN_ID: Unique number given by the host to identify a transaction.
DISC_LABEL: Reason/description of the given discount.
DISC_AMOUNT: Total discount amount applied on the transaction.
UNIT_DISC: PPG discount qualified for the selected grade.
DISC_QUANTITY: Quantity of grade fuel dispensed by the customer which qualified for a discount
Mobile Terminal Batch Detail Report
Report Details
Header
Print Date: Date/Time of report
Period: Reporting Period
Mobile Host: Mobile Payment Host
Merchant ID: Configured Merchant ID
Transaction Totals
Account #: Masked card number.
Type: OTHER.
Auth #: Transaction authorization number.
TOTAL: Transaction amount total.
Sales Total: Summary total of all transaction amounts.
Sales Adjust: Summary total of any adjusted transaction amounts.
Batch Total: Adjusted sales amount.
Above Site Loyalty Reports
Terminal Batch Loyalty Summary Report
Terminal Batch Loyalty Summary Report gives a summary of ASA loyalty discounts applied on Mobile transactions.
Loyalty Discount By Type Report
Loyalty Discount by Type Report gives details about PPG, Ticket, Line items loyalty discounts given by MPPA.
Loyalty Grade Totals Report
Loyalty Grade Totals Report gives details about all ASA PPG discounts given by all configured mobile host programs.
Loyalty Discount Detail Report
Loyalty Discount Detail Report gives you detail about all ASA discounts given by all configured mobile host programs.
Above Site Mobile Report
Mobile Payment (Collected by Host) Report
The Mobile Payment (Collected by Host) Report gives details about all ASA Mobile Payments based on card type collected by the Host. This report is printed from the CSR Functions > Reporting > Flash Reports Menu.
Troubleshooting
Site Doesn't Display on Mobile Payment Application
Verify that site has Mobile Host connectivity.
Ping the host from: POS Main Menu > Maintenance > Ping Test (site level)
Ping the host from Verifone Commander as the VASC-level user MAINT using: Ping
<Mobile Host IP Address>.
If the site has connectivity, but does not appear on the mobile application, verify connectivity to the Mobile Host.
Check the logs (/var/log/messages) to verify a site update request from Verifone Commander to the Mobile Host was successful
If needed, contact mobile host provider.
Confirm the Mobile Host Provide onboarding details were configured properly.
Site Settlement Failed
Verify that the settlement details (e.g., settlement employee number and settlement password) were entered in Mobile Host Configuration.
The settlement details must be the same as what was received from the Mobile Host Provider during the site onboarding process for Mobile Payment.
Contact the mobile host provider if the entered configuration details are correct.
These attributes are specific to FDC Mobile and are not used by the VFIMobile adapter.
Pump Reserved but Authorization Failed
The pump reservations are released after 3 minutes.
Car Wash PLUs Not Displaying on Mobile Payment Application
From the Configuration Client, go to: Devices > Car Wash.
The Car Wash Configuration window displays.
Verify that all Car Wash PLUs are configured and enabled for Outdoor.
Pump Can't Authorize Mobile Payment Application
From the Configuration Client, go to: Store Operations > Payment.
The Payment Management window displays.
Verify that the Mobile MOP is configured.
Disabling the Mobile Host
From the Configuration Client, go to: Payment Controller > Mobile Payment Configuration.
The Mobile Payment Configuration window displays.
Select the [Host Configuration] tab.
Deselect [Enable Host].
Select [Save] to accept, or [Cancel] to exit without saving changes.
After disabling the host, the POS displays an alarm "Host Disable in Progress." Verifone Commander will not accept new transactions until the Host Disabled alarm is cleared, once the settlement with MPPA completes.
To apply new settings, go to: Configuration Client > Tools > Refresh Configuration.
Log out and back in to all POS terminals after any setting modifications to allow these changes to take affect.
Appendix A - Terms
API
Application Programming Interface.
ASA
Above Site Authorization - above site authorization is the scenario when MPPA talks to the PFEP to obtain an authorization outside of the Site System. The POS does not engage the EPS or PFEP for payment. The mobile authorization request is an unsolicited message from MPPA to the site system Mobile Service.
DCR
Dispenser Card Reader.
EPS
Electronic Payments System - a hardware/software application that processes payments thru a payment host or series of payment hosts.
FCC
Forecourt Controller - the controller that handles pump processing at the site.
FEP
Front End Processor - software process that resides on the EPS. The FEP is the front-end process for a particular host.
OPT
Outdoor Payment Terminal - a device installed at a retail petroleum site to enable payment outdoors without direct intervention from a site operator.
POP
Point of Payment.
POS
Point of Sale.
PPG
Price Per Gallon.
PFEP
Payment Front End Processor - the application or institution that the Site or MPPA uses for the processing of payments.
MD
Mobile Device - the mobile device (e.g., smart phone) used by the customer to interface with the Mobile Payments Processing Application (host).
Mobile Service
Mobile Service - a software program at the Site that facilitates the communication between the MPPA, the Site's System, the POS, and in some cases the PFEP.
MPA
Mobile Payments Application - a software application downloaded by a customer to a mobile device to facilitate mobile payment transactions.
MPPA
Mobile Payments Processing Application - the application/host that facilitates the communication between the MPA on the mobile device, Site System, and at times the PFEP for purposes of mobile payments.
SLA
Site Level Authorization - is the scenario when MPPA provide necessary details (Payment instrument) to site system so Mobile Service makes a card/payment request to EPS with those details to get authorization. EPS component will communicate with PFEP processor for authorization. MPPA does not engage PFEP for this use case. Authorization request is an unsolicited message from MPPA to the site system Mobile Service.
SSL
Secure Socket Layer - is a standard security technology for establishing an encrypted link between a server and a client.
UMTI
Unique Mobile Transaction Identifier - serves as a transaction identifier. It is expected that the UMTI will remain the same for all the messages exchanged for a single transaction.
VPN
Virtual Private Network.
Appendix B - Partner Links
FIS
Contact Information
601 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32204 904-438-6000 E-Mail: [email protected]
Gas Buddy
Mailing Address
60 Canal St, Boston, MA 02109
GasBuddy Mobile App
MShift, Inc.
Contact Information
39899 Balentine Drive, Suite 235, Newark, CA 94560 510-933-5901 E-Mail: [email protected]
Paydient
Contact Information
275 Grove St, Auburndale, MA 02466 617-219-4200 E-Mail: [email protected]
P97 Networks, Inc.
Contact Information
10333 Richmond Avenue #250, Houston, TX 77042 713-588-4200 (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST, Monday-Friday) E-mail: [email protected]
Documentation
PetroZone Functions Supported by Mobile API: http://p97.com/dox/PZE-UC006.pdf PetroZone Installation Reference for Mobile API: http://p97.com/dox/DEL-INREF016.pdf
ZipLine
Contact Information
4171 West Hillsboro Boulevard, Suite 5, Coconut Creek, FL 33073 954-449-9540 E-mail: [email protected]
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