Use voice authorization to authorize a sale or to perform an address verification (AVS) check over the phone. You can use voice authorization when your payment device is unavailable or when a transaction needs additional verification. Before you call, you need the following information:
- Your merchant ID (MID)
- The customer's payment details
The steps to complete a voice authorization vary depending on your payment processor. Use the table below to identify your processor, and then go to the correct instructions.
| MID that starts with | Processor | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
|
52
1 if you boarded before 2013 and your MID is 8 digits.
7, 8, or 9 if you boarded before 2013 and your MID is 7 digits. |
WorldPay | Go to WorldPay. |
| 543, 555, 393, 7641, 8959 | TSYS | Go to TSYS. |
| 434 or 5166 | Fiserv Omaha or Fiserv North FDMS | Go to Fiserv Omaha or Fiserv North FDMS. |
| 708 | Fiserv North FACS | Go to Fiserv North FACS. |
WorldPay
You can use voice authorization to authorize a sale or to perform an AVS check.
Authorize a sale
Identify your account
- Call 1-800-645-9120.
- Enter your merchant ID, and then press #.
Enter the sale information
- Enter the card number, and then press #.
- Enter the 4-digit expiration date, and then press #.
- To authorize a sale, press 1.
- Enter the sale amount, and then press #. Enter the amount in cents, for example, enter 100 for $1.00.
- Confirm the amount that you entered:
- If the amount is correct, press 1.
- If the amount is incorrect and you want to enter a different amount, press 2.
- If the sale is approved, you receive an approval message along with the authorization code. To repeat the message, press 0.
- (Optional) Start a new authorization:
- To start a new authorization for the same card, press 1.
- To start a new authorization for a different card, press 2.
Perform an AVS check
Identify your account
- Call 1-800-645-9120.
- Enter your merchant ID, and then press #.
Enter the customer's information
- Enter the card number, and then press #.
- Enter the 4-digit expiration date, and then press #.
- To perform an AVS check, press 2.
- Enter the customer’s street number with apartment number, if it applies, and then press #, for example, if the address is 457 Main Street Apartment 2, enter 4572.
- Enter the customer’s zip code, and then press #.
- Listen for the message to confirm whether the address matches. To repeat the message, press 0.
- (Optional) Start a new authorization:
- To start a new authorization for the same card, press 1.
- To start a new authorization for a different card, press 2.
TSYS
You can use voice authorization to authorize a sale or to perform an AVS check.
Authorize a sale
Identify your account
- Call 1-800-291-4840.
- For English, press 1. For Spanish, press 2.
- Enter the merchant ID, and then press #.
- Enter the merchant’s ZIP code, and then press #.
Enter the sale information
- To authorize a sale, press 1.
- Enter the card number, and then press #.
- Enter the 4-digit expiration date, and then press #.
- Enter the sale amount, and then press #. Enter the amount in cents, for example, enter 100 for $1.00.
- Confirm the amount that you entered:
- If the amount is correct, press 1.
- If the amount is incorrect and you want to enter a different amount, press 2.
- If the sale is approved, you receive an approval message along with the authorization code and transaction ID. To repeat the message, press 1.
- (Optional) To start a new authorization, press *.
Perform an AVS check
Identify your account
- Call 1-800-291-4840.
- For English, press 1. For Spanish, press 2.
- Enter your merchant ID.
- Enter your ZIP code, and then press #.
Enter the customer's information
- To perform an AVS check, press 22.
- Enter the card number, and then press #.
- Enter the 4-digit expiration date, and then press #.
- Enter the customer’s street number with apartment number, and then press #, for example, if the address is 457 Main Street Apartment 2, enter 4572.
- Enter the customer’s ZIP code, and then press #.
- Listen for the message to confirm whether the address matches. To repeat the message, press 1.
- (Optional) To start a new authorization, press *.
Fiserv Omaha or Fiserv North FDMS
You can use voice authorization to authorize a sale or to perform an AVS check.
Authorize a sale
Identify your account
- Call 1-800-228-1122.
- To authorize a sale, press 1.
- Enter your merchant ID, and then press #.
Enter the sale information
- Enter the card number, and then press #.
- Enter the 4-digit expiration date, and then press #.
- Enter the sale amount, and then press #. Enter the amount in cents, for example, enter 100 for $1.00.
- Confirm the amount that you entered:
- If the amount is correct, press 1.
- If the amount is incorrect and you want to enter a different amount, press 2.
- To authorize a sale for goods and services, press 1.
- If the sale is approved, you receive an approval message along with the authorization code.
- (Optional) To begin another authorization, follow the prompt to enter the card number.
Perform an AVS check
Identify your account
- Call 1-800-228-1122.
- To perform an AVS check, press 2.
- Enter the merchant ID, and then press #.
Enter the customer's information
- Enter the card number, and then press #.
- Enter the 4-digit expiration date, and then press #.
- Enter the customer’s street number with apartment number, and then press #, for example, if the address is 457 Main Street Apartment 2, enter 4572.
- Enter the customer’s ZIP code, and then press #.
- Listen for the message to confirm whether the address matches.
- (Optional) Start a new authorization or AVS check:
- To start an authorization with this address verification, press 1.
- To start another AVS check, press 2.
- To speak to a representative, press 3.
Fiserv North FACS
Authorize a sale
Identify your account
- Call 1-800-645-9120.
- Enter your merchant ID or authorization ID, and then press #.
- Enter your 10-digit business phone number, and then press #.
- From the list, select your business name.
Enter the sale information
- To authorize a sale, press 1.
- Enter the card number, and then press #.
- Enter the 4-digit expiration date, and then press #.
- Enter the CVV code, and then press #.
- Enter the sale amount, and then press #. Enter the amount in cents, for example, enter 100 for $1.00.
- Confirm the amount that you entered:
- If the amount is correct, press 1.
- If the amount is incorrect and you want to enter a different amount, press 2.
- To authorize a sale for goods and services, press 1.
- If the sale is approved, you receive an approval message along with the authorization code. To repeat the message, press 1.
- (Optional) Start a new authorization:
- To perform an AVS check for this transaction, press 2.
- To start a new authorization, press 3.
Perform an AVS check
Identify your account
- Call 1-800-645-9120.
- Enter your merchant ID, and then press #.
- Enter your 10-digit business phone number, and then press #.
- From the list, select your business name.
Enter the customer's information
- To perform an AVS check, press 2.
- Enter the card number, and then press #.
- Enter the 4-digit expiration date, and then press #.
- Enter the customer’s street number with apartment number, and then press #, for example, if the address is 457 Main Street Apartment 2, enter 4572.
- Enter the customer’s zip code, and then press #.
- Listen for the message to confirm whether the address matches. To repeat the message, press 1.
- (Optional) Start a new authorization:
- To start an authorization with this address verification, press 2.
- To perform a new AVS check, press 3.