Call Center Integration Information

Call Center

The typical scenario is a CSV or XML file transmitted to our FTP server. If the file contains credit cards then it must be PGP encrypted. Order of operations:

  1. Receive file format specifications from call center with an example file.
    1. Must contain the following:
      1. The call center's order ID
      2. Shipping Cost if available (if not we will determine shipping cost)
      3. Credit Card Number and Expiration
      4. Email (optional)
      5. Billing Address
      6. Shipping Address
      7. Must be able to handle multiple items, using multiple rows/order or 10-column pairs on a single row
  2. If PGP encryption send call center our PGP public key.
  3. CDQ Signed and project begins
  4. Development implements channel partner
  5. Configure channel partner on merchant (this creates the virtual FTP account)
  6. Send virtual FTP credentials to call center.
  7. Call center sends over live test file.
  8. Process live file. Project complete.

Spreadsheet fields

Required?

call center order id

Yes

billing address

Yes

shipping address

Yes

e-mail

No

day phone

No

evening phone

No

item ID

Yes

qty.

Yes

shipping method

Yes

The call center must provide list of all shipping method codes.