A six-digit number that identifies a client bank. A BIN is assigned by TSYS Acquiring Solutions and is the highest level of the front-end hierarchy. The front-end hierarchy is used by TSYS Acquiring Solutions to route an authorization or batch to the correct acquirer. BINS contain agents, the second level of the front-end hierarchy.

A six-digit number used by client banks to identify a smaller bank (or ISO) that processes credit card transactions through the client bank. Agents are the second level of the front-end hierarchy. They contain Chains and roll up into BINs. If a merchant does not process transactions using the Agent level of the front-end hierarchy, this value may be 000000.

A unique identification number applied to terminals.

The unique, 12-digit number that identifies the merchant to the client or agent bank.

The merchant name associated with the terminal.

The store number that was entered on the Request page.

A four-digit number that identifies a terminal at a merchant location. Terminal is the sixth level of the front-end hierarchy. They roll up into Stores. If the merchant has only one terminal, this number is 0001.

Indicates the type of terminal request, and comprises the bank type and bank code.

Typically, when setting up a new terminal, you would:

• Accept the default B 05 in the two Inquiry Code fields, which indicates B - BANK type and 05 - NEW INSTALLATION REQUEST code.

  -or-

• Click the Inquiry Code Lookup button, and then a select different bank Type and Code from those drop-down lists.

Note: A terminal's Inquiry Code cannot be edited after a V number is generated for it and the BACMST is populated.

A code that indicates the terminal build has been completed.

The software version name for the type of programming in the equipment.

Indicates whether (Y) or not (N) the terminal is enabled to auto download at predetermined intervals.