Vortex Release Version (July 7, 2025)

• Resolved an issue where authorization transactions incorrectly included a BatchId, specifically for American Express transactions, by restricting BatchId assignment to valid transaction types such as sale, return, and billpayment. This correction was implemented in the EOS Payment Consumer Recruitment service to align with expected batching behavior.
• Updated the Checkout service to support Visa’s Global Acceptor ID Framework (Article 4.11) by handling Field 34, Dataset ID 02 (Acceptance Environment Additional Data), in both request and response messages. Request messages now include tags such as C0, C4, C7, C8, and CB, while responses correctly return tag CB when present in the request, ensuring compliance with Visa’s July 2025 requirements.
• Enhanced VOS Stripe terminal integration by mapping device data from Stripe payment events. Fields such as accountCaptureMethod, cardPresent, and terminal type are now accurately reflected in the payment and transaction records to improve traceability and alignment with physical terminal usage.
• Enabled last four card digit capture for Stripe terminal payments processed through MXM by populating the txn.pan4 field using the account.last4 value. This provides greater visibility and consistency across terminal-based card activity.
• Improved support for secondary transactions—such as refunds, sale completions, and incremental authorizations—from Stripe terminals by allowing account and expiry validations to be bypassed when network is set to Global, supporting Stripe's card data handling approach and maintaining compatibility with terminal transaction flows.

Impact

This release strengthens compliance, data accuracy, and Stripe terminal integration within the Vortex ecosystem. Authorization transactions now adhere to correct batching logic, avoiding erroneous batch assignments. Visa transactions processed through Checkout meet July 2025 regulatory standards, ensuring interoperability with VisaNet. Stripe terminal payment support is significantly enhanced with accurate device and card data representation, improving downstream traceability and operational clarity. By enabling secondary transactions for Stripe terminals, merchants gain greater flexibility in managing in-person payments while maintaining secure and compliant processing behavior.