Introduction

This article explains whether you can submit your own system-generated value for the Transaction Reference Number in an Application Programming Interface (API) transaction request. It also provides guidance on best practices for maintaining reconciliation accuracy and details how to enable this feature on your account.

Answer

Yes. It is possible to submit your own generated value for the Transaction Reference Number and send it in an API transaction request.

To avoid any difficulty in reconciliation, it is recommended that this value is unique and never reused. If you prefer to submit your own generated value as the Transaction Reference Number, contact Client Services to request that this feature is enabled for your account.

Potential Client Questions

• Can I submit my own system-generated value for the Transaction Reference Number?
  • Yes. You can submit your own generated value for the Transaction Reference Number and send it in an API transaction request.
• Are there any recommendations when submitting my own Transaction Reference Number value?
  • Yes. To avoid any difficulty in reconciliation, it is recommended that the value is unique and never reused.
• How do I enable this feature on my account?
  • Contact Client Services to request that this feature is enabled for your account.