Auth code and Trans ID

[huangzhx]

We are building a platform, via which the customers could sell their goods on line. We are integrating authorize.net's API

Question,

1. In the response of "Charge a Credit Card", there are 2 values, Auth Code and Trans ID. What is the function of Auth Code and Trans ID? What shall we do to these 2 values?

2. In the testing mode, it can be successful if we just transmit 3 important fields, amount, cardNumber, expirationDate. So why we have to collect so many fields, like firstName, lastName, company, city, state, country, phoneNumber and other information, as advised in your API reference.

3. If set up a page to collect card information, should we store them in our database or just clean them when the order has been paid? Should the seller view card information?

Any advice is highly appreciated!

[RichardH]

Hello @huangzhx

1. Transaction ID is the unique number assigned by Authorize.Net for the transaction.  AuthCode is a number provided by the merchant service provider for the transaction
2. In many cases, only the amount, card number and expiration date are required.  However, depending on where the transaction originates, requirements set by the processor, or requirements set by the client, capturing more information is recommended as a best practice
3. Please review our video about Standards, Compliance and Security.

Richard

[huangzhx]

Hello Richard, 

Thanks much for your answer.

Further question,  now that we receive Transaction ID and Auth Code for a successful transaction in the response, what shall we do with these 2 values? Do we need to do something with these 2 values?

Jo