Changes in Transactions V2
The enhancements from v1 to v2 brings the following improvements:
Callback-Based Workflow
- Results are delivered via a callback, enabling:
- An instant response from the initial Transactions endpoint.
- Asynchronous processing, so your app doesn’t have to wait for the entire transaction lifecycle to complete.
- Response sent to your server as soon as the payment terminal completes the operation.
Mitigates Long Running Terminal Operations
- Immediate response from the
Transactionendpoint, with aTraceIdprovided.- The
TraceIdcan be provided to Payarc support to help solve issues regarding transactions with improved simplicity. - The transaction response is sent your custom callback URL, limiting long wait times and potential errors.
- The
Improved Traceability & Observability
- Every transaction is tagged with a unique
TraceId, allowing:- Improved transaction tracking, allowing for better support.
New: GET /transactions/{TraceId}
GET /transactions/{TraceId}- A new endpoint to get the transaction response based on the
TraceId. - Useful to see if a previous transaction on the terminal was successful or resulted in an error.