Oct '24 Updates

This Changelog post details the updates made to the Newline Platform in October, 2024.

What we improved

• New Endpoint for Transaction Control:

  • Introduced the “Approve or Deny a Transaction” endpoint, providing clients with the ability to directly manage approvals or denials for transactions tied to a Virtual Reference Number (VRN).
  • Supports the upcoming client authorization feature set for release on November 15, 2024.

• Enhanced Transaction Status and Types:

  • Added two new transaction statuses to the existing table: Authorization Pending and Authorization Denied.
  • Created a new Authorization Status table in the guide, detailing values returned in the Transactions endpoint.
  • Added five new transaction types to the existing types table: ACH Reversal, Manual ACH Return, Initiated ACH Return, Initiated ACH Reversal, and Initiated Wire Return.

• Improved Error Code Coverage:

  • Added a dedicated error code table for the Returns endpoint.
  • Updated NOC errors (codes C01-C03, & C05-C07) and added new error codes to the Transactions endpoint.

• Expanded Reporting Options:

  • Added Client Pending Authorizations Report and Denied Authorizations Report to the CSV reporting table, enhancing reporting options for clients.

Card Issuing Sponsorship Documentation

Overview:

Comprehensive documentation for Newline’s Card Issuing Sponsorship Program has been reviewed, approved, and published on the Newline developer documentation site.

Documentation Pages Published:

• Newline's Card Issuing Sponsorship Program: Provides an overview of the program, requirements, and client onboarding process.
• Unlocking Card Issuing: Includes three subpages detailing the steps and technical requirements for accessing card issuing services.
• Data Specifications for Transaction Monitoring: Comprises five subpages covering data requirements and transaction monitoring specifications.
• Program Setup: Features four subpages that guide clients through account and card configuration.
• Support Page: Outlines available support resources and escalation procedures for the Card Issuing Sponsorship Program.

What we've fixed

• Updated Terminology for Clarity:

  • Renamed “Debit Card Denied Authorization Reasons” to distinguish it from other authorization reasons and improve navigability in the documentation.

• Corrected Site-wide Text and Typographical Errors:

  • Resolved various text issues across the site for fields including “ID number” under the ACH object and “source synthetic account UID.”
  • Fixed API response examples for listing synthetic accounts to ensure clarity.

• Footer Correction:

  • Updated copyright information from "Newline" to "Fifth Third" per legal requirements.

Why it matters

Keeping our API documentation clear and comprehensive is essential for empowering our clients to make the most of Newline’s services. These updates provide clients with:

• Improved Control and Flexibility over transaction approvals with the new endpoint.
• Enhanced Insights and Reporting capabilities, offering deeper visibility into authorization workflows.
• More Robust Troubleshooting Support through updated error codes and detailed descriptions.

We are committed to continuously improving our documentation to help clients create seamless financial experiences. For questions or further details, please contact Jennifer Morales.