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Performing Buyer Authentication
Transactions Using the SDK
This chapter describes the process of performing Buyer Authentication transactions using the
Payflow SDK. For information on using the SDK and on transaction syntax see Payflow Pro
Developers Guide.
The content and format of responses to transaction requests are described in “Buyer
Authentication Transaction Parameters and Return Values” on page 40. Standard Payflow Pro
response values are described in Payflow Pro Developers Guide.
XMLPay client support for Buyer Authentication is described in Payflow Pro XMLPay
Developers Guide.
For information on how to view Buyer Authentication reports in PayPal Manager, see PayPal
Manager online help.
Testing the Buyer Authentication Service
Testing the Buyer Authentication feature is not available at this time.
In This Chapter
“Buyer Authentication Transaction Overview” on page 31
“Buyer Authentication Terminology” on page 32
“Buyer Authentication Server URLs” on page 33
“Detailed Buyer Authentication Transaction Flow” on page 33
“Example Buyer Authentication Transactions” on page 37
“Buyer Authentication Transaction Parameters and Return Values” on page 40
“ECI Values” on page 44
“Logging Transaction Information” on page 46
Buyer Authentication Transaction Overview
To implement Buyer Authentication, you use the Payflow SDK to write software that:
1. Receives the customers account number and determines whether it is enrolled in the
Verified by Visa or MasterCard SecureCode buyer authentication program.