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Set up a Redsys virtual POS

Collect card payments with the Redsys virtual POS: request, tests and going live.

Written by Félix Mezcua

The Redsys virtual POS lets you collect card payments. It is only available in Spain and Andorra. Arcadina does not take part in payments or charge commission.

1. Request the POS from your bank

Ask your bank and you will receive by email the configuration details and access to the Redsys panel.

2. Turn on online notification in Redsys

  • In the Redsys panel, go to the shop's configuration › Configuration data.

  • Click the pencil at the bottom.

  • Choose “HTTP and Merchant EMail” (one email per transaction) or just “HTTP”.

3. Set up the test environment in Arcadina

1. Sales / Payment methods / New payment method, and choose the type Virtual POS (Redsys).

2. Basic information: descriptive text (at this step it is a single field; the languages appear when you edit the method after creating it), uses and Publish.

3. Payment gateway configuration: Commerce number (FUC), Commerce key (the secret encryption key) and Terminal, as shown in the bank's email, and Environment: Test.

4. Show payment method on test mode makes this method visible to any visitor, registered or not. It lets the bank test from a branch.

5. Step 2, Costs: % cost, fixed cost, minimum cost and exempt from.

6. Save.

4. Run the tests

  • Place two orders from your client area: one with the authorised-transaction card and one with the denied-transaction card.

  • In the Redsys panel, go to Queries › Notification and check that both appear.

  • Write to Redsys asking to move to production and explain how to make a payment from your client area.

5. Go live

When Redsys confirms, edit the method (or create a new one), enter the real details and select Environment: Real.

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