Global Payments Merchant Portal Frequently Asked Questions

Account Management

How do I create users on the new system?
  • On the main menu, click Account Management.
  • Proceed to click on Users.
  • Click on the Add User button on the right side of your window.
How long will an account remain active?

An account will remain active as long as it's in use. If and when a user goes 30 days without logging in, the account will be deactivated.

If a user goes inactive and gets deleted, how do I restore access?

If an account is inactive for less than 90 days, the user can be reactivated by resetting their password and activating the user via Users under Account Management.

How do I activate / deactivate users on the new system?

An account may be deactivated or activated on the system simply by clicking on the status column for that particular user.

How do I reset my password?

On the login screen, click the Forgot Password link and you will be sent an email with a link to change your password.

Password requirements: 8-16 characters, containing 3 out of 4 of the following: Lowercase characters, uppercase characters, digits (0-9), and one or more of the following symbols: @ # $ % ^ & * - _ + = [ ] { } | \ : ' , ? / ` ~ " ( ) ;

How do I setup Account Users with Admin Permissions?
  • Only one Account Admin can be registered with a Merchant Entity.
  • Account Users can be setup with Admin permissions that will allow them to create users.
What permissions are different between an Account Admin and Account User?
  • Account Admin
    • Inherent capabilities
      • Create Account Users
      • Manage Account Users (edit, create, delete)
      • Add/register MIDs
      • View Product Offering screen
      • View/export/schedule reports
      • Assign optional permissions to Account User
      • Request support access
      • Edit Account User information
      • View/export data from Txn Finder
  • Account User
    • Inherent capabilities
      • Access Report Builder
      • Schedule Reports
    • Optional capabilities
      • Create Account Users
      • Manage Account Users (edit, create, delete)
      • Add/register MIDs
      • View Product Offering screen
      • View/export reports
      • View/export data from Txn Finder
      • Request support access
      • Edit Account User information

Account Management - Users

How do I add MIDs to my profile?
  • On the main menu, click Account Management.
  • On the Account Management menu, click Locations.
  • Click on Register MID on the right side of your active window.
  • Note:
    • For users who are in a Chain and are created as an Account Admin, upon initial set-up their MIDs will be registered to their account, without following the Add MID flow.
    • Add MID flow will be needed only when MIDs were not added at initial set-up.

Account Management - Statements

Where can I find my statement?
  • To view your statements and invoices, on the main menu click Account Management, Statements, then Merchant Statement or Chain Statement, as applicable.
  • Depending upon your Product Bundle setup a user may have a rolling one month or two years of statement activity.

Account Management - Locations

How do I add MIDs to my profile?
  • On the main menu, click Account Management.
  • On the Account Management menu, click Locations.
  • Click on Register MID on the right side of your active window.
  • Note:
    • For users who are in a Chain and are created as an Account Admin, upon initial set-up their MIDs will be registered to their account, without following the Add MID flow.
    • Add MID flow will be needed only when MIDs were not added at initial set-up.

Transaction Finder

How can I identify Refund Transactions?

To find your refund, use the Transaction Finder, which can be located on your primary left navigation. Filter on ARN, Response Code, Transaction Type = Refund.

How do I find transactions using foreign currencies?

To find transactions using foreign currencies, use the Transaction Finder, which can be located on your primary left navigation. Filter the Original Transaction Amount currency to reflect the original transaction currency you are searching for.

Where can I find a specific transaction?

We have created a search tool that allows you to locate records from your transaction history based on many criteria. You will have access to all transactions that occurred yesterday and earlier, in other words, transactions from closed batches. To find any transactions from the current batch (today’s transactions), you can drilldown via the Settled Batches Report or look specifically in Transaction Finder.

Navigation:

  • On the main menu, click Transaction Finder.
  • Select one or more merchant numbers.
  • Key in or select the transaction information in the search criteria fields.
  • When you are ready, click Search. Your results will appear in the summary table below your search criteria.
  • To view more details about a particular transaction click Actions > View Detail. You can customize the results to include more data types, reorder the columns, and export visible data or all data in formats such as CSV (opens in Excel) and PDF.
How do I find contactless transactions?

If you need a list of a specific type of transaction, in this case a contactless transaction, you filter to refine your search in the Transaction Finder.

  • On the main menu, click Transaction Finder.
  • At the bottom of the Transaction criteria section, click More to reveal additional options.
  • In the Entry Mode list, click Contactless.
  • Click Search.
How do I create a custom report?

When the standard reports don’t quite meet your needs, you can customize a report to give you exactly what you’re looking for. To create your own custom report:

  • On the main menu, click Reports.
  • Click Create Custom Report.
    • Note: The two types of custom report formats that are available are Disputes & Transactions.
  • You will be led through a number of possible data points for your report. Click Next to move through the different sections.
  • When you are satisfied with the report contents, click Save Changes.
  • When you are ready, click Publish Report. The new report will appear on the Custom Report tab on the Reports page.
How do I schedule a report?

Getting the correct information at the right time is critical. Schedule your reports so you have current data informing your decisions. To schedule a report:

  • On the main menu, click Reports.
  • Locate the chosen report on the Default Reports or Custom Reports tabs.
  • In the More list for the chosen report, click Schedule Report.
  • In the Saved Filter list under Filter & Description, click the filter of your choice.
  • In the Schedule Description box, write a brief description of the schedule, such as the frequency, file type of the export, etc.
  • Click Next. The Filter & Description section collapses and the Schedule section expands.
  • Click to select between a CSV or PDF file format for the export.
  • In the Recurrence list, click Daily or Weekly.
  • Click to select the Start Date and End Date.
  • When you are satisfied with the schedule, click Schedule Report. The reports will appear as scheduled in the Generated Reports tab on the Reports page.
How do I run a report?

On the main menu, click Reports.

Choose a report to view, then click on View Report.

How do I breakdown the transactions within a batch?
  • On the main menu, click Reports
  • Click on View Report where you see the Settled Batches report.
  • Once loaded, in the summary table you will see an Actions button.
  • Click on Actions, then View Transactions.
    • Note: You will be navigated to transactions finder with your search prefilled to see all the transactions that make up your batch amount.
How do I use the filters when running a report?

Filters are used for refining the records on the screen. The list of data points changes with what you are filtering, but they include things such as date, amount, etc. To filter, simply add information in the fields to narrow the results.

Saved Filters:

  • Once you have refined the records on a given page, you may want to save yourself the trouble of having to filter this exact way again. To save a filter once you are satisfied with its results, click Save at the top of the filter area, name the filter, and click Save in the dialog. To use a saved filter, click the star icon (Saved Filter button) and select the name of the filter you want.
How do I export a report?

The Export functionality is used for exporting records, such as reports or query results. To use the Export functionality, in the table view:

  • Click Export. The Export Report dialog opens.
  • Click Visible Columns or All Columns.
  • Click to choose to export as a CSV or PDF file.
  • Rename default file name, if desired.
  • Click Export. The file is downloaded to your computer.
What reports have the Terminal Number field that I can search off of?
  • On the main menu, click Transaction Finder.
  • Select one or more merchant numbers.
  • Key in the Terminal Number in the search criteria fields.
  • When you are ready, click Search. Your results will appear in the summary table below your search criteria.
  • To view more details about a particular transaction, click Actions > View Detail. You can customize the results to include more data types, reorder the columns, and export visible data or all data in formats such as CSV (opens in Excel) and PDF.
  • Note: Make sure the Terminal Number is an active column in your results table to ensure you can retrieve the necessary information.
How do I use the calendar when managing my date selection on reports?
  • On the main menu, click Reports.
  • Choose any report and click on View Report.
  • Once loaded, in the filter area at the top right of the screen you will be able to manipulate the dates accordingly to match your desired criteria.
  • Click on Filter at the top right of your active window.
  • Available date options:
    • Yesterday
    • Last 7 Days
    • Last Month
    • This Month
    • This Year
    • Custom
How do I manage columns on reports?

The Column Selector is used to add or remove columns from a table, usually in a report. To use the Column Selector, in the table view:

  • Click Columns. The Column Selector opens. It is separated into two lists: Available Columns, which is a list of data points currently not in use, and Active Columns, which is the list of data points being used in the table.
  • To move a data point from the Available to the Active list, click the + on its tile. To move a data point from the Active to the Available list, click the X on its tile.
  • If it is more efficient to move all the data points from one list or the other, click Add All or Remove All.
  • Once on the Active Columns list, you can order the data points. Drag tiles to reorder the list.
  • When you are satisfied with the Active Columns list, click Apply.
How can I find out what transactions are included in my bank deposit?

You can see this information in the Deposits Report on the Default Reports tab on the Reports page.

For a drilldown of the specific transactions that made up that deposit you can build a custom report or you can use Transaction Finder.

Which report will allow me to see my batch summary broken out by card brand?

On the main menu, click Reports

Click on View Report where you see the Card Summary report

Once loaded, in the summary table you will see batch totals broken out by card brand

Product Offering

How can I know which products I’ve purchased?

On the main menu, click Account Management. On the Account Management page menu, click Product Offering. From there you will be able to see what you have purchased

How can I upgrade or add a product?

On the main menu, click Account Management. On the Account Management page menu, click Product Offering. From there you will be able to see which products you could add or upgrade.

Help Center

Where can I find the Help Center?

The Help Center is located on the top right of the application with a icon.

System Configurations

What are the browsers supported on Merchant Portal?

These browsers are supported:

  • Google Chrome version 59 or later
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Internet Explorer 10 and above
  • Firefox version 53 and above
  • Safari version 9 and above
  • Opera version 13 and above

Self-Service

How do I send a ticket to the GSC Support team?

This functionality is currently not available in Merchant Portal, so please contact your local account representative or regional helpline to explain your issue.

What can I find in the Help Center?

Within the Help Center you can find contextual information depending upon your active page, frequently asked questions, a glossary of terms, and step-by-step instructions on how to perform specific journeys within the portal.

How will merchants complete self-registration on Merchant Portal?

In the Welcome Email, there will be a Register Now link.

Once navigated to the main login page, click on Create an Account and follow the remaining steps.

Disputes

How do I get a summary of my debits and credits for chargebacks?

View your Adjusted Disputes report.

What types of documents can I upload?

The type of documents that you can upload are as follows:

  • PDF, TIFF, BMP, JPG, JPEG, and PNG
  • File size up to 5MB
  • Types of documents that should be loaded are supporting information to refute the claim that is processed to your account.
    • Example receipts, transactional information
Can I upload documents with multiple file types?

You can only upload one document at a time.

Where can I find the status of my open cases?

To view a list of your latest chargebacks:

  • On the main menu, click Reports.
  • Under Disputes, click View Report for the Received Disputes Report.
How do I upload multiple documents?

Once in the Disputes application you may respond to a case by uploading information by clicking on an open case and then attaching a corresponding file.

Should you need to attach more than one document, you will need to consolidate your JPEG to one document to ensure it is processed in one attempt.

Where do I go to manage my disputes activity?

In the top-right corner, click Applications then select Disputes. This will open another window.

How do I accept liability for a case that I will not refute?

Once in the Disputes application, should you choose not to respond to a case, you can click on the following button when taking action on a case:

  • Unable to Fulfill (and accept Liability)
Where do merchants go to upload responses?

To upload responses to a dispute, please click on the steps as noted below:

  • Log into Merchant Portal
  • Click on the Application Drawer which can be located at the top right of the application
  • Click on the Disputes application
  • Enter in the Case # in question to the Search box
  • Upon successful retrieval of case information, click on the case to take action and upload supporting documentation
How can I receive an email or an SMS for a chargeback?

You can set yourself up to receive emails and/or SMS alerts in Notifications. Provide your email address and/or mobile phone number, then select the alerts you want to receive from a number of options regarding Disputes, Account Maintenance, Reports, and System Updates.

General

What areas of the application can I search by the ARN?

The main areas of the application that can be used to search by an ARN are Transactions Finder and the Disputes reports

Can I change my landing page to a preferred/custom report?

This capability can be accessed through the Custom Reports area in Reports tab.

What area of the application have the Order Reference Number?

The main area of the application that allows you to search via Order Reference Number is Transactions Finder.

Can I view my transactions from today?

GSAP will be the only front-end host that shows transactions from today.

How much data is stored in the system?

Two years of data is stored within the application.

Where can I find the definition of a term in your portal?

We have a glossary of terms, which can be accessed in the top-right corner. Click Help Center then Glossary of Terms.

Where can I find the definition of a code in your portal?

We have a glossary of code, which can be accessed in the top-right corner. Click Help Center then Glossary of Code.

Why can’t I find a transaction?

Make sure you have the Merchant Number or any other search criteria entered correctly. Also, only transactions from closed batches will appear in the search results. If you are looking for a transaction in an open batch, you’ll have to look through those transactions yourself.

What should I do if my password has expired?

On the login screen, click the Forgot Password link and you will be sent an email with a link to change your password.

  • If your password has expired, your account will not go inactive unless you have not logged in for 30 days.
How can I change my language?

In the top-right corner on the User Profile icon list, click View Profile. In the Language list, click the applicable language.

When are you charging me for this service?

You will be charged at the end of your statement month. Look at your statements/invoices for exact dates and amounts. To view your statements and invoices on the main menu, click Account Management, Statements, then Merchant Statement or Chain Statement, as applicable.

What is the difference between card type and charge type?

Card Type is used to classify the type of card brand used.

  • Example: Visa Business

Charge Type is used to classify fees (interchange, subscription, etc.) at the merchant level.

Primary Navigation

Home

  • The Home page is where you’ll start. It has the main menu items to get to all the functionality of the site, as well as your Dashboard, which provides the visualization of some of the key reports on the status of your business, data-driven and current.

Reports

  • The Reports page has a list of the reports that Global Payments has created for you grouped by category. It will also contain any custom reports you create and save. Here you can view reports, create and generate new reports, schedule when reports should run, and export report results in the format you need.

Transaction Finder

  • The Transaction Finder allows you to search for transaction records based on a wide selection of criteria. Remember that you can only search for transactions from closed batches. Also, it helps to be specific in your search criteria to limit the number of results.

Message Center

  • The Message Center will allow you to retrieve important information from Global Payments, card brand compliance changes, product updates, and system events.

Account Management

  • The Account Management page is where you can view your statements, add new users, give or change user permissions, delete users from your business, view your documents, add and edit your locations, add and edit your equipment, and see your current and potential product offerings.

Support

  • The Support page is where you can find information on how to contact your local account representative or customer service number. In addition you can submit a ticket to request account information or inform customer service about an issue with your account.