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RB K12 - Device/industry code not alphanumeric or incorrect

Device/Industry Code is a two-character, alphanumeric field identifying the device type that generated the transaction and the industry type of the merchant. This code must match the value used in the authorization request.

Possible Causes

Solutions

Incorrect device/industry code in the download file.

  1. Correct the device/industry code 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 device/industry code in the terminal.

  • If valid, retain the batch and re-transmit.
  • If invalid, correct the device/industry code in the terminal and re-transmit.

The system validates that the Device/Industry Code field corresponds to the following format:

Code

Device Type

Industry Type

0

Unknown/Unsure

Unknown/Unsure

1 - 9

Reserved

Reserved

A

Reserved

Auto Rental

B

Reserved

Bank/Financial Institution

C

P.C.

Reserved

D

Dial Terminal

Direct Marketing

E

Electronic Cash Register

Reserved

F

Reserved

Food/Restaurant

G

Reserved

Grocery Store/Supermarket

H

Reserved

Hotel

I

In-Store Processor

Reserved

J-K

Reserved

Reserved

L

Reserved

Limited Amount Terminal

M

Main Frame

Reserved

N

Reserved

Reserved

O

Reserved

Oil Company

P

POS Port

Passenger Transport

Q

Reserved for POS Port

Reserved

R

Reserved

Retail

S-Z

Reserved

Reserved