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Offline Transactions
Use the information in this section to process offline sale or refund transactions when
internet connectivity is unavailable.
Using offline transaction functionality involves risk. Because these
transactions are not authorized in real time, you assume responsibility for potential
issues such as failed transactions, increased fraud, and higher chargeback rates. Only
use offline transactions when necessary such as during temporary internet outages.
Whenever possible, it is recommended to process online sale transactions to ensure
secure and immediate authorization. For more information, see Sale.
Review these considerations before performing
offline transactions:
- Contactless transactions are not supported for offline sales.
- A terminal must have successfully processed at least one online transaction before it can perform offline transactions.
- Offline transactions must be submitted for authorization once internet connectivity is restored. For more information, see Submit an Offline Transactions Batch for Authorization.