How to Manually Charge a Card
A sale is a transaction that is authorized and captured, or flagged for settlement. A sale does NOT need to be captured, as it is automatically flagged for settlement. A sale cannot be voided and must be refunded to reverse the transaction.
A sale can be entered by completing the following information:
Credit Card Number
The credit card number is the customers card number usually 15 or 16 characters in length.
Credit Card Expiration
The credit card expiration is the month and year of the expiration date that is displayed on the credit card. The expiration date must be entered in the format MMYY. For example, April 2026 should be entered as 0426.
Amount
The amount is the total amount the customer should be charged. The amount must be entered in the format XX.XX. For example, an amount of ten dollars must be entered 10.00.
Additional Information may be supplied when processing a sale:
Card Identifier:
The card identifier is a three or four digit code that is assigned to a customer for verification purposes. This code is often displayed on the reverse side of a card or next to the credit card number.
Order Information:
The order information section allows merchants to enter additional information about the particular sale. In addition, the PO Number, Shipping or Freight, Tax, and Tax Exempt status is typically entered to support Level 2 Data requirements for purchase cards.
Billing Information:
The billing information section allows merchants to enter the customer's information. The billing address and zip code are used for AVS (Address Verification Services).
Shipping Information:
The shipping information section allows merchants to enter information about the order's shipping destination. If the customer's shipping information is identical to their billing information, the merchant may check "Same as Billing"
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