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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 Gateway
Developers Guide and Reference (
PDF).
The content and format of responses to transaction requests are described in “Buyer
Authentication Transaction Parameters and Return Values” on page 42. Standard Payflow
response values are described in the Gateway Developers Guide and Reference (
PDF).
XMLPay client support for Buyer Authentication is described in the XMLPay Developers
Guide (
PDF).
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 33
“Buyer Authentication Terminology” on page 34
“Buyer Authentication Server URLs” on page 35
“Detailed Buyer Authentication Transaction Flow” on page 35
“Example Buyer Authentication Transactions” on page 39
“Buyer Authentication Transaction Parameters and Return Values” on page 42
“ECI Values” on page 47
“Logging Transaction Information” on page 49
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.