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Terminology

No.TermDescription
1.APIApplication Program Interface; A set of routines, protocols, and tools for building software applications.
2.AndroidAn open source operating system used for smartphones and tablet computers.
3.Approval CodeAn authorization code received by merchant when transaction is approved
4.Batch NumberSequential number from batching process. Batching is when the merchant reviews all the day's sales to ensure they were authorized and signed by cardholder. It then transmits all the sales at once called a batch to the acquirer (see: bank acquirer) to receive a payment.
5.CurrencyMoney used on transaction based on particular country where transaction made.
6.Masked PANDebit or credit card numbers which are censored.
7.MerchantBusiness and or companies that are registered to cashlez readers.
8.Merchant ApplicationApplication specifically made for merchant, operated only after having cashlez application installed.
9.ReaderTransaction device which is able to read, communicate and process transaction data from chip card.
10.RRNRetrieval Reference Number.
11.TransactionAn activity between merchant with customers of exchanging products and or service with money (cash and non-cash) and recorded with supporting proof.
12.Transaction Date (server time)Date where transaction occurred.