Vortex Release Version (January 7, 2025)

• Enhanced Settlement Bot with EBT and Debit Support. The settlement object now includes ebtCardCount, ebtCardAmount, debitCardCount, and debitCardAmount fields, in addition to existing credit card fields. Batches determine card types via cardBin data, categorizing payments as EBT, debit, or credit. These updates ensure batch totals align with netCount and netAmount in the settlement record, providing a more accurate transaction breakdown without altering settlement file outputs.

• Improved Vortex Mapping with Validation and Sanitization. New validation and sanitization processes ensure checkout-to-Vortex mappings meet broker schema requirements. Two endpoints, card.validate and cardBatch.validate, log validation errors, allowing checkout to perform asynchronous checks without disrupting workflows. These enhancements improve data accuracy, truncate or sanitize mismatched fields, and streamline integration processes.

• Added Submerchant ID Support for Apple Pay in Passport Integration. The registration API now supports PayFac merchants with a composite ID (${merchant.number}_{submerchant.merchantId}) for Apple Pay. Submerchant objects are included in registration and payment session routes, ensuring accurate API mapping. Additionally, the submerchant name replaces the merchant name when applicable, simplifying Apple Pay integrations for PayFac use cases.

Impact

These enhancements improve transaction accuracy, streamline data validation, and enhance payment integrations. The enhanced Settlement Bot ensures precise batch reconciliation by categorizing payments more effectively. Vortex Mapping improvements reduce data mismatches and enable seamless checkout validation, enhancing overall system reliability. Additionally, the added Submerchant ID support for Apple Pay simplifies PayFac merchant integrations, ensuring accurate API mappings and a smoother payment experience.