Vortex Release Version (September 27, 2026)

• Resolved an issue in the Checkout-to-Vortex processing flow where EBT Balance Inquiry requests for food stamps and cash benefits were incorrectly routed as dual-message account verifications. EBT Balance Inquiry requests are now routed as Single Message System (SMS) transactions, enabling accurate network-level processing without affecting standard EBT purchase flows.

• Expanded EBT card recognition in the payment broker by incorporating 36 new EBT BIN ranges into network detection workflows. Valid EBT cards now correctly resolve to Visa network processing without triggering unrecognized card errors, while existing network detection rules and non-EBT card classifications remain unchanged.

• Updated payment processing and integration services to record transaction entry modes as CP, CNP, or Interac on global payments. The new Transaction Method field in payment responses now enables the VTX Card Payments report to accurately reflect entry methods in alignment with the Transaction Activity report.

• Updated the Stripe chargeback webhook workflow to assign fee currency codes based on the underlying payment intent currency instead of the platform account default. Fee currency records now consistently match the transaction currency across chargeback events.

• Enhanced card-present processing in the Stripe integration to support alphanumeric network decline codes for terminal transaction declines. Decline codes are now accurately mapped and stored in payment responses and database records, providing consistent error handling and response code reporting.

• Updated the ACS Stripe integration to ensure authorization responses reflect the cumulative updated total amount following incremental adjustments. When secondary adjustments are approved for card-not-present authorizations, response records now return the final total balance instead of the individual adjustment value.

Impact

These updates improve EBT transaction routing and card recognition, payment reporting accuracy, Stripe transaction processing, and authorization response handling across the Vortex platform. EBT balance inquiries now use the appropriate SMS transaction flow, while expanded BIN support improves card recognition. Enhanced transaction method reporting, currency handling, decline code support, and cumulative authorization totals provide more consistent transaction data across payment processing and reporting workflows.