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No.StepDescription
1Merchant Send AR Message to FPXMerchant send a batch of AR messages to FPX, either manually or in a timely duration using host to host connection over MPLS via SSL. The message will have Buyer Bank and Buyer Bank Account.
2FPX Send AR Message to Buyer BankFPX send AR message to Buyer Bank.
3Buyer Bank Generate TransactionBank create a transaction entry inside Bank’s system.
4Buyer Bank Respond Direct AC Message to FPXBank sends Direct AC message with Status Code 99 (Pending authorization) to FPX.
5FPX Send Acknowledgment of Direct AC to Buyer BankFPX send acknowledgement message to Buyer Bank.
6FPX Respond Direct AC Message to MerchantFPX performs the following tasks:
  • Send Direct AC response status message with Status Code 99 to Merchant website
  • Send email notification to Merchant.
FPX will resend numbers of Direct AC whenever Merchant does not acknowledge Direct AC message to FPX.
7Merchant Send Acknowledgment of Direct AC Message to FPXBased on received Direct AC message, Merchant needs to respond with 'OK' message.
8Buyer Bank Perform DebitingUpon Buyer representative (Authorizer) successful login to the Bank’s Internet Banking, Authorizer approve the payment by confirming the transaction.
9Buyer Bank Respond Direct AC Message to FPXBank sends Direct AC message with Status Code 00 (Approved) to FPX.
10FPX Send Acknowledgment of Direct AC to Buyer BankFPX send acknowledgement message to Buyer Bank.
11FPX Respond Direct AC Message to MerchantFPX send acknowledgement message to Buyer Bank. FPX performs the following tasks:
  • Send Direct AC response status message with Status Code 00 to Merchant website
  • Send email notification to Merchant.
FPX will resend numbers of Direct AC whenever Merchant does not acknowledge Direct AC message to FPX.
12Merchant Send Acknowledgment of Direct AC Message to FPXBased on received Direct AC message, Merchant sends acknowledgement message to FPX.
13FPX Send RR Message to Acquiring BankUpon completion of the debit cycle, FPX initiates RR message to Acquiring Bank.
14Acquiring Bank Perform CreditingAcquiring Bank processes credit message and performs crediting to Merchant account.
15Acquiring Bank Responds RC Message to FPXAcquiring Bank updates credit status to FPX by sending RC message. Once credit response message is received, FPX update the transaction as completed and ready for interbank settlement.