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RB H05

RB 09/209/405/A05/B05/G05/H05 - Non-numeric Terminal Number

The Terminal Number is a four-digit field that must be in numeric format and cannot contain all zeros. This number is assigned by the member to uniquely identify the Terminal Number from the member system. Sierra validates the Terminal Number in conjunction with the hierarchical order of BIN, Agent, Chain, Merchant, and Store Number within the Visa system.

Possible Causes

Solutions

Stage only merchant with a download file through a non - TSYS system - Terminal Number does not match MMS.

Verify the Terminal Number that is listed in the MMS file with the customer, and then refer them back to their Software Provider to correct.

TermMaster, Veritalk, or DC Tools download files - Terminal Number does not match MMS.
  1. Correct the Terminal Number in the download file.
  2. Perform a download to update the terminal and re-transmit.

MMS download file - Terminal Number in the terminal does not match MMS.
  1. Verify the merchant still downloads through TSYS by checking the software application.
  2. Perform a download to update the terminal programming.