These settings are configured if the property is using a credit card interface. The settings will vary per type of interface.
See also Card Authorizations
EFT Interface refers to Electronic Funds Transfer Interface that processes credit card data.
Type - Select the type of Credit Card Interface for the Hotel.
EFT Server IP Address- Enter the IP address of the server. (credit card interface software is usually installed on the data server at the property)
EFT Server Port - Port is usually always set to 17476 (This can also be configured in the credit card interface software)
EFT File path - Some Credit Card interfaces use file exchange and therefore the file path would need to be entered here.
EFT Merchant ID - The Credit Card Processor will provide this information for the customer. In the case of shift4, Shift4 will provide the Merchant ID number as part of the Configuration document.
EFT Serial Number - Enter the EFT serial number (not required for all interfaces) check interface configuration documentation.
EFT Password - Enter the EFT Password. (not required for all interfaces) check interface configuration documentation.
EFT Addit auth percentage - IDPMS is programmed to obtain full stay amount plus any extras at initial authorization at check-in. If an additional percentage should be automatically authorized, enter the percentage here. % will be based on full stay.
EFT Addit auth Amount - IDPMS is programmed to obtain full stay amount plus any extras at initial authorization at check-in. If an additional amount should be automatically authorized, enter the flat $ amount here.
EFT Maximum Auth Nights - Enter the maximum number of nights the system will obtain authorization for.
EFT comm time out - Enter the communication time out (usually 90 seconds)
Interface Settings per Interface Type (currently 3) Shift 4 ProtoBase and 3C Integra. Note : Not all functions are supported per interface type.
Authorize during NA - If this box is checked, the system will obtain any additional authorizations required during the night audit process.(also known as incremental authorizations) See Card Authorizations
Adjust Credit Limit after Auth - After authorizing a credit card via an interface, the authorized amount will populate the credit limit field linked to the card. This setting would adjust the credit limit field on the reservation screen once any changes occur in authorization amounts on the folio.
Void on Cxl Posting- Check this box if you want the interface to send a void through when a credit card posting is cancelled on a folio.
Use Completion Reversal -
Authorize on check-in- Check this box if the system should automatically obtain authorization at check-in based on the full stay + extras+ any additional settings from above.
Close/Open Shift at night audit - Check this if the credit card shift should be open/closed at audit.
EMV Support Installed:
DCC Support - Supported when using 3C from version 3.14.680. When you would like to use the DCC (Dynamic Currency Conversion) functionality, a new license is needed. Please contact the sales department when interested.
Release Authorization -
EFT Debug log - Click this box if interface log should be activated.