Account Validation parameters
This page provides information on the required fields for Account Validation. All required fields must be included for a request to be successful, and optional (or non-required) fields add extra functionality to a request.
Validation Services assigned values
Object | Field |
Description |
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API Header |
x-client-id |
A unique identifier assigned to a client during the onboarding process. |
API Header |
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A unique identifier assigned to a Validation Service product during onboarding. |
API Header |
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A unique identifier assigned to a specific Validation Services product selection. The defaults values are “AVS” program-id-type. It indicates the processing settings selected for the product and will be provided during onboarding. This is an optional parameter. |
Message |
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A unique numeric identifier that ties back to a specific validation result. |
Message |
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A text explanation of the code. |
Message |
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Transaction returns may be retried depending on the status of the first attempt. The retry-count indicates which attempt is represented in the validation response results. |
Values you can assign
Required fields
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Description |
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To detect duplicate request, each message sent via an API is unique and must include a unique |
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Identifies account validation without other information, like account owner name validation. |
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Identifies an individual or business (organization) for identity verification. This information can be validated on its own or in combination with account validation. |
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If you select the challenge test option, the transaction identifiers are submitted as part of the micro-deposits validation. |
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A debit or deposit. |
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The transaction objects include the validation amounts specified in the validation request. |
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The currency used for validation. For U.S. ACH, the currency value is “USD” |
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A unique identifier assigned to a specific account. |
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A unique identifier for the clearing system. |
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The format of the financial institution identifier. Allowed values are “ABA”, “BIC”, or “SWIFT” |
Optional fields
Field |
Description |
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The account holder's first name. This field is required to authenticate account ownership. |
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The account holder's last name. This field is required to authenticate account ownership. |
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The account holder's additional last name. |
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The account holder's middle name or initial. If included, include only a single letter without a period. |
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A prefix or a title that precedes an account holder's name. |
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A suffix or a title that follows an account holder's name. |
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The business name. This field is required to authenticate account ownership. |
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The street address. |
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The suite or the unit number. |
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The building number. |
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The building name. |
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The street type. |
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The street name. |
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The suburb or district within a town or a city. . |
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The town or city name. |
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The country sub division's name. |
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The ISO country code. |
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The postal code. |
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The country name. |
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The type of phone number, either work or home. If including area or country code include only the numeric values. |
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The email address. |
individual.dateOfBirth |
The date of birth in YYYYMMDD format. |
individual.identificationType1 |
The account holder’s personal ID type such as SSN, driver’s license, or passport. |
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The account holder’s personal ID number such as driver’s license or passport number. |
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The state or place where the personal ID was issued. |
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The personal ID type such as SSN, driver’s license, or passport. |
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The personal ID number such as driver’s license or passport number. |
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The state or place where the personal ID was issued. |
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The transaction type. The type of transaction determines if a credit offset is required. |
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The process control transaction code. |
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The payment amount. |
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The currency. This field is required if amount is selected. |
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A unique serial number used to verify a check. |
Results
Field |
Description |
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Indicates which Validation Service feature is providing the response: individualID, businessID, individualScreening, businessScreening, individualDoc, or error. |
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A 4-digits number used to trace and identify the service and provider associated with the response. |
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The summary validation response based on your configuration: Pass, Fail, Needs Review, No Information Found, Clear, Potential-Hit. |
Validation provider response details
Field |
Description |
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The name of the vendor system providing the response: |
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The structure that contains specific response details. |
Account Confidence Score responses
Response code |
Response message |
Description |
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11## |
Information Found |
Data provider was able to process this request. |
12## |
No Information Found |
Data provider was unable to process this request. |
Account Confidence Score status descriptions
Score |
Red, Amber, Green (RAG) status |
Description |
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The account is linked to past activity that suggests a high risk of potential fraud or compromise. |
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The account is in a low-confidence score range. |
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The account is in a medium-confidence score range. |
600-1000 |
GREEN |
The account is in a high-confidence score range. |
Validation provider response details
Field |
Description |
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The name of the vendor system providing the response: |
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The structure that contains provider-specific response details. |
Related
For more information about Account Validation, see Overview.
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