Adding a Commodity Code

Modules>Inventory>Commodity Codes>Add Commodity Code

Commodity codes are identifiers as to what type of product is being purchased. These codes are developed by a third party in order to provide consistency and are standard across the industry. Commodity codes are associated to certain products and product types in NetForum When a transaction is processed, NetForum will look at the individual product to see if a commodity code has been assigned. If so, this information is sent to the payment processing gateway. If no commodity code has been assigned to the individual product, NetForum will use the commodity code assigned to the product type of the product being purchased.

This information is required for passing Level 3 payment information data to the payment processing gateway.

To add a commodity code, complete the following steps:

1. Expand the module menu and select the Inventory hyperlink.
2. Expand the Commodity Codes group item to view the list of available group item links.
3. Click the Add Commodity Codes group item link.The Add - Commodity Codes Profile page appears.

   

4. Enter the four-digit numeric code of the commodity code in the commodity code field. This is the value that will be transferred to the payment processing gateway with the level 3 payment information data.

Note: The actual numeric codes used are governed by various business rules as well as payment processor guidelines.

5. Enter a short description of the commodity code in the commodity description field.

   

6. Click the Save button.The Commodity Code Profile page appears.

   

   The newly added commodity code is now available in the commodity code drop-down menu which is found in NetForum.

   

Check with your payment processing gateway for any specific rules regarding commodity codes.