Release Notes – Sprint 30

New Features

1. VP800 SDKs allow seamless payment integration with APIs for terminal setup, card reading, secure PIN management, and transaction processing.
2. Enable detailed tip and fee reports for cash sales by using the “Allow server and clerk” and “Settlement Tip Report” parameters.
3. Cash sale receipts now include tendered amount, cash due, and sale amount.
4. POS terminals now feature a custom tip button, allowing customers to enter a preferred tip amount during transactions.
5. The “Maximum Transaction Limit – PayNow Link” control is now managed in Valor Shield RT.
6. Terminals will now print merchant receipts when SMS receipts are sent.
7. Merchants can enter tip amounts instead of the customer using the VP800 customer-facing screen.
8. Merchants can now reprint terminal receipts for past transactions by selecting the date from the transaction module.
9. Customer names from Vault are now displayed in the transaction module for better tracking.

POS Terminals

1. POS terminals now require a customizable password for secure EBT transactions.
2. POS terminals calculate change for cash transactions.
3. ISOs can define specific payment methods for Merchants, such as Tap, Chip, Swipe, or All, in the Valor Portal.
4. Merchants must authenticate EPI changes with an OTP sent to their registered email and phone number.
5. New optimized method of adjusting tips on transactions.
6. Merchants can add customer card details to the Vault via POS terminals for tokenized transactions.
7. POS terminals now use thumbs-up and thumbs-down symbols for customer feedback after transactions.
8. Transaction receipts now include line items, VAS details, and total amounts, retrievable using transaction or card numbers.
9. POS terminals now prompt Merchants when a duplicate transaction is detected, offering an option to proceed or cancel.
10. New “No Receipt” option on the VP800.
11. POS devices now feature a Valor Connect logo for seamless re-entry into Listening Mode to receive transactions.

SWITCH

1. Merchants can now process EBT card transactions via the Worldpay processor.

ISV

1. A redesigned checkout screen for WooCommerce ensures error-free card entry.

Mobile Application – Android/iOS

1. Merchants can restrict the number of modules for the operators under transactions in the Valor Portal.
2. Merchants and ISOs can now void pre-auth transactions after batch settlement.
3. The ValorPay app enables card scanning through the camera to auto-populate card details.

TMS

1. ISOs and Merchants can add up to 25 customizable input fields.
2. ISOs and Merchants can adjust maximum transaction limits for PayNow links, up to $999,999.99.
3. Secure link payments now require Captcha validation, offering audio and visual options.
4. Merchants can now process transactions up to $1000 without a PIN or signature using the QSR flag.

Valor Portal

1. Merchants and ISOs can customize transaction reports by modifying columns within the Transactions module.
2. A single OTP can now be used to onboard multiple users in one session, streamlining the onboarding process.
3. The system now prompts ISOs to settle batches before deleting EPIs, ensuring no unsettled transactions are missed.
4. New filters allow Merchants to view transactions with or without tip amounts.
5. Merchants can generate six types of inventory reports, including Unit Sold, Profitability, and Inventory Forecasting.
6. Merchants can add “Device Label” fields to various reports for better customization.
7. Cash transaction refunds can now be processed directly through the Transactions module.
8. ISOs can edit store descriptions via the “Store Descriptor” field in Merchant Management.
9. Settlement Summary Reports now display invoice numbers for improved transaction tracking.
10. Merchants can now upload more items to Menu & Inventory as we have increased the maximum limit.
11. ISOs can export multiple Batch Out Reports at once and download them via the Download Center.
12. ISOs and Merchants can verify their email addresses via a “Send Verification Mail” option, updating their status to “Verified.”
13. Valor supports Priority Payments as a Processor on the VL100, VL110, VL300, VL500, VP100 devices and the Virtual Terminal.
14. The Virtual Terminal now displays refund counts and amounts, with drill-down views for detailed refund tracking.
15. ISOs and Merchants can configure mandatory fields for the PayNow Link, ensuring critical data is consistently collected.
16. EPIs can now be transferred across Merchants under the same ISO, including bulk transfers, for better device management.
17. Merchants can now search for transactions by device name in the Valor Portal.
18. Cashback transactions are now listed separately in transaction and batch reports, ensuring clearer tracking and reporting.
19. The Download Center module allows ISOs and Merchants to download reports with larger data sets and allows them to use the portal while the report is generated.
20. Merchants can now apply an “All” filter in Recurring Billing to view and sort payment details efficiently.
21. Additional input labels and responses are now included in detailed Batch reports generated via Virtual Terminal.

Virtual Terminal

1. Secure link transactions now display a header with the store’s logo, name, and address.
2. Merchants can enable or disable email and SMS confirmations for receipts via the “Print” option.
3. POS terminals now display store names and product details during transactions.
4. Merchants can enable a toggle to bypass or require CVV entry during transaction processing, based on preferences.
5. Merchants can now add line items for cash sales, with tax charges applied and surcharges removed in Virtual Terminal.
6. Virtual Terminal now offers sort-by options for E-Invoice and Recurring Billing menus, improving data organization and management.
7. Merchants can now collect up to 25 additional input fields for transactions in Virtual Terminal and Batch reports.