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RB 609 - Non-numeric or all zeros merchant number

Merchant Number is a 12-digit field that must be numeric and cannot contain all zeros. This number is assigned by the member to uniquely identify the merchant from the member system. The system validates the merchant number in the BIN table, along with the hierarchical order of the BIN, agent, chain, and store numbers defined in the BIN key in the BIN profile.

Possible Causes

Solutions

Incorrect merchant number in the download file.
  1. Correct the merchant number and retain the batch.
  2. Perform a partial download and re-transmit the batch.

The terminal data for this field may be corrupt.

Verify the merchant number in the terminal.

  • If valid, retain the batch and re-transmit.
  • If invalid, correct the merchant number in the terminal and re-transmit.