Configuring Parameters of Custom Payment System

To add a parameter (a phone number, number of a credit card, and so on) to a payment system of the Custom type:

1. In the control panel, go to System > Settings and click the Payments Processing link in the Operations list. The Payments Processing panel opens.
2. Click the Payment Systems link. The list of created systems is displayed.
3. In the list of the payment systems, click the name of the system for which you want to configure parameters. The system General properties are displayed.
4. Switch to the Parameters tab and click Add New Payment Method Parameter. The adding new parameter form opens.
5. Fill in the form as follows:
   • Parameter ID – Enter the identifier of a new parameter into the field.
   • Payment System – This field is pre-filled with the name of the payment system for which you are adding the parameter.
   • Name – Enter the parameter name.
   • Description – Enter a short description of the parameter.

   • Value Type – Select from the drop-down list the data type for the parameter values.

     Note: You can customize this field by adding more selectable values to the drop-down list. Refer to the Creating Custom Data Types section.

   • Validator – Enter a regular expression that will be used to check entered values of the parameter.
   • Input Hint – Enter a short explanation that will be shown to a customer for entering the parameter value.
   • Display as – Specify how the parameter is to be displayed. The value of this parameter can be one of the following:
     • Hidden. The parameter is not displayed on the adding new payment method screen.
     • Optional. The parameter is displayed on the adding new payment method screen, but a user can skip it.
     • Required. The parameter is displayed on the adding new payment method screen and a user must provide some value.
   • Sort Number – Enter a number to define in which order the parameter is to be displayed in the list of parameters shown to a customer. (This is an optional parameter.)
6. Click Save.

After you have configured the parameters of a payment system, enable the payment system to process payments.