Initiating a charge
Learn how to specify the type of charge.
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Learn how to specify the type of charge.
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When , the Commerce API calculates the chargeType based on the information set up in Global Commerce. You can use the chargeType parameter to tell Digital River whether you expect the to be used for a , , or transaction.
In this case, the cardholder actively participates in the transaction. A customer-initiated transaction is the most common charge type, representing the majority of online checkouts or invoices. During these transactions, the when they submit the cart or uses .
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Yes
A merchant_initiated transaction is submitted using stored payment details without the cardholder's active participation during the checkout or invoice process. This charge type can only occur when an agreement exists that allows the client to initiate payments on behalf of their customers.
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No
A Mail Order/Telephone Order (MOTO) is a payment card transaction initiated by mail, fax, or over the phone. In these moto transactions, customers provide you with their payment details by regular mail, fax, or telephone. By passing this information to you, the customer authorizes you (who, in turn, authorizes Digital River) to process the transaction.
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Since Digital River is the , we initiate and process the transaction on your behalf. You, in turn, are acting on the behalf of your customer.
and automated payments for water, sewer, gas, or electric utilities are common examples of this charge type.