Release notes
September 13, 2024
Release v2.1.02.0.36
This release includes important bug fixes for the Payment Terminal Application, focusing on enhancing the overall stability and performance of the application.
New
No new features were implemented in this release. The focus was on improving existing functionality and addressing known issues.
Fixed
Improved the user interface, logging, and transaction processing to enhance overall system performance and reliability.
Release v2.1.02.0.28
This release includes important bug fixes and improvements to enhance the functionality and performance of the Payment Terminal Application.
New
No new features were implemented in this release. The focus was on improving existing functionality and addressing known issues.
Fixed
Improved the user interface, logging, and transaction processing to enhance overall system performance and reliability.
September 7, 2024
Release v2.1.02.0.27
This release addresses several critical defects and enhances the stability of the Payment Terminal Application.
New
No new features were implemented in this release. The focus was on improving existing functionality and addressing known issues.
Fixed
Improved the user interface, logging, and transaction processing to enhance overall system performance and reliability.
September 4, 2024
Release v2.1.02.0.25
This release is focused on resolving critical defects and improving the reliability of the Payment Terminal Application.
New
No new features were implemented in this release. The focus was on improving existing functionality and addressing known issues.
Fixed
Improved the user interface, logging, and transaction processing to enhance overall system performance and reliability.
August 30, 2024
Release v2.1.02.0.23
This release includes significant bug fixes and improvements, enhancing the user experience and operational efficiency of the Payment Terminal Application.
New
No new features were implemented in this release. The focus was on improving existing functionality and addressing known issues.
Fixed
Improved the user interface, logging, and transaction processing to enhance overall system performance and reliability.
August 22, 2024
Release v2.1.02.0.18
This release includes improvements and bug fixes for the Payment Terminal Application, focusing on enhancing the overall stability and performance of the application.
New
No new features were implemented in this release. The focus was on improving existing functionality and addressing known issues.
Fixed
Improved the user interface, logging, and transaction processing to enhance overall system performance and reliability.
August 13, 2024
Release v2.1.02.0.14
This release focuses on resolving critical defects and enhancing the performance of the Payment Terminal Application. It includes numerous bug fixes to improve transaction reliability and the user experience.
New
No new features were implemented in this release. The focus was on improving existing functionality and addressing known issues.
Fixed
Improved the user interface, logging, and transaction processing to enhance overall system performance and reliability.
Release v2.1.02.0.12
This release is primarily focused on addressing critical defects and improving the stability of the Payment Terminal Application. It includes essential bug fixes to enhance transaction processing and the user experience.
New
No new features were implemented in this release. The focus was on improving existing functionality and addressing known issues.
Fixed
Improved the user interface, logging, and transaction processing to enhance overall system performance and reliability.
August 12, 2024
Release v2.1.02.0.10
This release is primarily focused on addressing critical defects and improving the stability of the Payment Terminal Application. It includes essential bug fixes to enhance transaction processing and the user experience.
New
No new features were implemented in this release. The focus was on improving existing functionality and addressing known issues.
Fixed
Improved the user interface, logging, and transaction processing to enhance overall system performance and reliability.
August 9, 2024
Release v2.1.02.0.9
This release focuses on enhancing system stability and resolving defects from the previous release. This version supports a wide range of models and includes significant code hardening and defect resolutions to ensure a seamless user experience.
New
No new features were implemented in this release. The focus was on improving existing functionality and addressing known issues.
Fixed
Improved the user interface, logging, and transaction processing to enhance overall system performance and reliability.
August 5, 2024
Release v2.1.02.0.8
New
Initial release for the Payment Terminal Application supporting Standalone and Sem-integrated modes.
| Feature name | Description |
|---|---|
| Semi-integrated communications | Added flexible communication options for diverse environments:
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| Semi-integrated protocols | Added advanced protocol support through the GemPay API. |
| Latest functional enhancements | Added the following functional enhancements:
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August 4, 2024
Release v1.2.x
New — First publication
The Payment Terminal Application is designed to support a wide range of functionalities across different modes and vertical markets. This summary provides an overview of the extensive capabilities and key features of the Payment Terminal Application, highlighting its versatility and comprehensive support for various payment processing needs.
Supported modes
- Standalone
- Semi-integrated
- Service
Vertical markets
The following table lists what vertical markets are supported by the Payment Terminal Application and which modes are supported for each market.
| Vertical market | Standalone | Semi-integrated | Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail and Retail Service | Y | Y | Y |
| QSR (Tip on Sale) | Y | Y | Y |
| Restaurant (Tip line/adjust) | Scheduled for future implementation | Scheduled for future implementation | Scheduled for future implementation |
Capture modes
Host Capture is supported across all modes.
Terminals
The following table lists the modes that are supported by each available payment terminal.
| Terminal | Standalone | Semi-integrated | Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| INGENICO DX4000 and DX8000 | Y | Y | Y |
| INGENICO EX8000 | Y | Y | |
| INGENICO RX5000 and RX7000 | Y |
Languages
The following table lists the languages supported by each mode.
| Language | Standalone | Semi-integrated | Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| English (British and American) | Y | Y | Y |
| French | Y | Y | Y |
| Spanish | Y | Y | Y |
Base currencies
The following table lists the currencies supported by each mode.
| Currency | Standalone | Semi-integrated | Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| USD | Y | Y | Y |
| CAD | Y | Y | Y |
Payment methods
The following table lists the payment methods supported by each mode.
| Payment method | Standalone | Semi-integrated | Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cards (credit and debit) | Y | Y | Y |
| Gift cards (conveyed to Givex and SVS) | Y | Y | Y |
| EBT cards (US only) | Y | Y | Y |
| Prepaid cards | Y | Y | Y |
| Commercial cards (Level 2) prompting | Y | Y | Y |
Payment card operations
The following table lists the payment card operations supported by each mode. Payment card operations not currently supported are scheduled for implementation.
| Payment card operation | Standalone | Semi-integrated | Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Y | Y | Y |
| Pre-authorization | Y | Y | Y |
| Incremental authorization | Y | Y | Y |
| Pre-auth completion | Y | Y | Y |
| Force sale | Y | Y | Y |
| MOTO sale | Y | Y | Y |
| Refund | Y | Y | Y |
| Status check | Y | Y | Y |
| Void | Y | Y | Y |
| Partial void | Y | Y | Y |
| Balance inquiry | Y | Y | Y |
| Open tab | |||
| Increase tab | |||
| Close tab | |||
| Delete tab | |||
| Tip adjust |
Gift card operations
The following table lists the gift card operations supported by each mode.
| Gift card operations | Standalone | Semi-integrated | Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redemption | Y | Y | Y |
| Issuance/value add | Y | Y | Y |
| Activation | Y | Y | Y |
| Balance inquiry | Y | Y | Y |
| Add tip | Y | Y | Y |
| Redemption authorization | Y | Y | Y |
| Redemption completion | Y | Y | Y |
| Void | Y | Y | Y |
| Force redemption | Y | Y | Y |
| Force issuance | Y | Y | Y |
| Force activation | Y | Y | Y |
| Deactivation | Y | Y | Y |
| Reactivation | Y | Y | Y |
Card brands
The following table lists the card brands supported by each mode.
| Card brand | Standalone | Semi-integrated | Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visa | Y | Y | Y |
| Interlink (Visa) | Y | Y | Y |
| Mastercard | Y | Y | Y |
| Maestro | Y | Y | Y |
| American Express | Y | Y | Y |
| Discover | Y | Y | Y |
| JCB | Y | Y | Y |
| UnionPay | Y | Y | Y |
| Interac (Canada only) | Y | Y | Y |
| US debit | Y | Y | Y |
Contactless kernels
The following table lists the contactless kernels supported by each mode.
| Contactless kernels | Standalone | Semi-integrated | Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visa payWave | Y | Y | Y |
| Mastercard PayPass | Y | Y | Y |
| Amex expresspay | Y | Y | Y |
| Discover DPAS | Y | Y | Y |
| JCB Speedy | Y | Y | Y |
| UnionPay QuickPass | Y | Y | Y |
| Interac Flash | Y | Y | Y |
Entry modes
The following table lists the entry modes supported for each mode.
| Entry mode | Standalone | Semi-integrated | Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contactless | Y | Y | Y |
| EMV standard | Y | Y | Y |
| Quick chip | Y | Y | Y |
| Magnetic stripe read | Y | Y | Y |
| Technical fallback | Y | Y | Y |
| Manual entry | Y | Y |
Cardholder Verification Methods
The following table lists the cardholder verification methods supported by each mode.
| Cardholder verification method | Standalone | Semi-integrated | Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signature | Y | Y | Y |
| NO_CVM | Y | Y | Y |
| Offline plaintext PIN | Y | Y | Y |
| Offline enciphered PIN | Y | Y | Y |
| Online enciphered PIN | Y | Y | Y |
| CDCVM | Y | Y | Y |
| Pin bypass | Y | Y | Y |
Security
The following table lists the security features supported in each mode.
| Security | Standalone | Semi-integrated | Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generic TDES DUKPT | Y | Y | Y |
| Master/session | Y | Y | Y |
| Voltage for SRED encryption | Y | Y | Y |
| MACing | Y | Y | Y |
| PCI-mandated 24-hour reboot | Y | Y | Y |
| Verify PAN prompt | Y | Y | Y |
| Maximum 12 digit PIN | Y | Y | Y |
| PCI-P2PE validated |
User Management
The following table lists the user management features available in each mode.
| User management | Standalone | Semi-integrated | Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| User management | Y | ||
| Login/logout | Y | ||
| Password protection | Y | ||
| Clerk prompt | Y |
Additional features
The following table lists the additional features available in all modes. Nexo and OPI semi-integrated are supported across various modes with some features scheduled or to-be-determined.
| Features | Standalone | Semi-integrated | Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quick Sale mode | |||
| Candidate list filtering | Y | Y | Y |
| QPS/QSR for Chip read | Y | Y | Y |
| 19 Digit PAN Support | Y | Y | Y |
| Extended AID Support | Y | Y | Y |
| ADA support | Y | Y | Y |
| Cardholder application selection | Y | Y | Y |
| Safetech Tokenization | Y | Y | Y |
| Automatic timeout reversal | Y | Y | Y |
| Surcharge processing | Y | Y | Y |
| Tip suggestions | Y | Y | Y |
| Tip on Sale | Y | Y | Y |
| Invoice# Prompt | Y | ||
| Customer# Prompt | Y | ||
| Ticket# Prompt | Y | ||
| Order# Prompt | Y | ||
| Table# Prompting | Y | ||
| Amount limit checking | Y | ||
| Card Present Prompt | Y | ||
| Cash Back Limit Checking | Y | Y | Y |
| Duplicate transaction check | Y | Y | Y |
| Store and Forward | Y | Y | Y |
| Manual and Auto Settlement | Y | Y | Y |
| Dual tax support | |||
| Amount Confirmation Screens | Y | Y | Y |
| CVV Validation | Y | Y | Y |
| AVS Validation | Y | Y | Y |
| Splash Screen | Y | Y | Y |
| Local Parameter configuration | Y | Y | Y |
TMS Parameter configuration |
Y | Y | Y |
| Clear Batch Option | Y | ||
| Delete Reversal Option | Y | ||
| EMV CAPKs Download | Y | Y | Y |
| Receipt and Report Masking | Y | Y | Y |
| MID and TID printing | Y | Y | Y |
| Debit and Credit Cashback | Y | Y | Y |
| Multi-language support | Y | Y | Y |
Digital Signature Capture |
Y | Y | Y |
| Print Cardholder name | Y | Y | Y |
| Preview receipts | Y | Y | Y |
| Preview reports | Y | ||
Partial Approval |
Y | Y | Y |
| Demo/Training Mode | Y | Y | Y |
| Reprint Receipt | Y | Y | Y |
| Test Transaction | Y | Y | Y |
| Quick Chip ‘Read Ahead’ | |||
| Branding | Y | Y | Y |
| Dynamic Currency Conversion | Y | Y | Y |
Reports
The following table lists the supported reports for Standalone and Semi-integrated modes only. Service mode does not support reports.
Settlement Report |
Last EMV Transaction |
Terminal Summary Report |
EMV Configuration |
Terminal Detail Report |
EMV Public Keys |
Terminal SAF Detail |
Audit Report |
Shift Report |
Host Summary Report |
Clerk and Server Summary Report |
Host Detail Report |
Clerk and Server Detail Report |
Open Authorizations Report |
Clerk and Server IRS Tip Report |
Terminal Detail Report – Gift Card |
Unadjusted Tip Report |
Terminal Summary Report – Gift Card |
Adjusted Tip Report |
Terminal Cash-out Report – Gift Card |
Tab Report |
Terminal DCC Detail Report |
Batch History Report |
Terminal DCC Summary Report |
Terminal Parameters |
Terminal DCC |
API Features
The following table lists the features available in each mode.
| Feature | Standalone | Semi-integrated | Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perform Transactions | Y | Y | |
| Get List of Transactions | Y | ||
| Set Parameters | Y | Y | |
| Get Parameter values | Y | Y | |
| Display Message | Y | ||
| Print Text | Y | Y | |
| Status Notifications | Y | Y | |
| Cancel Transaction | Y | ||
| Restart Terminal | Y | Y | |
| Signature Capture | Y | ||
| Print Report | Y | ||
| Email Report | |||
| Get Report | Y | ||
| Print Last Receipt | Y | Y | |
| Last EMV Transaction | Y | Y | |
| Get Terminal Information | Y | Y | |
| Read Card | Y | ||
| Line Items | Y | Y | |
| Print image | Y | ||
| Get Agreement | Y | ||
| Get Numeric Field | Y | ||
| Get Alphanumeric Field | Y | ||
| Get Date Field | Y | ||
| Get Button Selection | Y | ||
| Get Radio Button Selection | Y | ||
| Display QR Code | Y | ||
| Get SAF Status |
Connectivity
The following table lists the connectivity options available for each mode.
| Connectivity | Standalone | Semi-integrated | Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| NetConnect direct to Tandem | Y | Y | Y |
| WIFI | Y | Y | Y |
| GPRS | Y | Y | Y |
| WebSocket over TCP/ICP | Y | Y | |
| USB | Y | ||
| Bluetooth | Y |