Save Card

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Overview

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Key Features

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🔒 Security First

• Card numbers are immediately tokenized and never stored in plain text
• PCI DSS compliant tokenization process
• Secure token-based card management

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📱 Customer Consent

• Explicit cardholder consent verification required
• Compliance with data protection regulations

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🏷️ Card Organization

• Optional card nickname for easy identification
• Support for multiple card types (Credit Card, Debit Dard)
• Network identification (VISA, MASTERCARD, AMEX, etc.)

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Required Parameters

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Conditional Parameters

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Authorization Reference Number Details

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Rupay Cards

• Required: Yes
• Value: The authorization reference number received during the authorization call of Rupay card transactions
• Note: Authentication reference number will be sent by the PG in the authorization response. Currently, this check is skipped by Rupay

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AMEX Cards

• Required: Yes
• Value: The AEVV (American Express Verification Value) received during authorization call of AMEX card transactions
• Note: American Express Verification Value will be sent by the PG in the authorization response

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Other Networks (VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER)

• Required: No
• Value: This parameter should not be included for other card networks

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Response

• card_label: Display-friendly card label
• card_token: Unique token for future transactions

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Usage Examples

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Saving a Credit Card

{
  "identifier": "customer_12345",
  "card_number": "4111111111111111",
  "nickname": "My VISA Card",
  "cardholder_name": "John Doe",
  "expiry_month": 12,
  "expiry_year": 2030,
  "network": "visa",
  "card_type": "credit_card"
}

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Saving a Debit Card

{
  "identifier": "customer_67890",
  "card_number": "5506900480000008",
  "nickname": "Business Debit",
  "cardholder_name": "Jane Smith",
  "expiry_month": 8,
  "expiry_year": 2029,
  "network": "mastercard",
  "card_type": "debit_card"
}

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Saving a Rupay Card (with Authorization Reference)

{
  "identifier": "customer_98765",
  "card_number": "6521123456789012",
  "nickname": "Rupay Debit",
  "cardholder_name": "Raj Patel",
  "expiry_month": 6,
  "expiry_year": 2031,
  "network": "rupay",
  "card_type": "debit_card",
  "authorization_reference_number": "AUTH_REF_789012345"
}

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Saving an AMEX Card (with AEVV)

{
  "identifier": "customer_54321",
  "card_number": "378282246310005",
  "nickname": "AMEX Business",
  "cardholder_name": "Sarah Johnson",
  "expiry_month": 10,
  "expiry_year": 2032,
  "network": "amex",
  "card_type": "credit_card",
  "authorization_reference_number": "AEVV_ABC123DEF456"
}

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Security Notes

• Immediate Tokenization: Card numbers are tokenized as soon as they’re received
• No Plain Text Storage: Full card numbers are never stored in our systems
• Token Uniqueness: Each saved card gets a unique, non-reversible token

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Error Handling

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Common Error Responses

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400 - Validation Error

{
  "success": false,
  "error": {
    "type": "validation_error",
    "errors": [
      {
        "code": "invalid",
        "detail": "This field is required.",
        "attr": "card_number"
      }
    ]
  }
}

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Multiple Validation Errors

{
  "success": false,
  "error": {
    "type": "validation_error",
    "errors": [
      {
        "code": "invalid",
        "detail": "This field is required.",
        "attr": "cardholder_name"
      },
      {
        "code": "invalid",
        "detail": "Invalid card number format.",
        "attr": "card_number"
      },
      {
        "code": "invalid",
        "detail": "Authorization reference number is required for Rupay cards.",
        "attr": "authorization_reference_number"
      }
    ]
  }
}

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Authorization Reference Number Missing (Rupay/AMEX)

{
  "success": false,
  "error": {
    "type": "validation_error",
    "errors": [
      {
        "code": "invalid",
        "detail": "Authorization reference number is required for Rupay cards.",
        "attr": "authorization_reference_number"
      }
    ]
  }
}

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401 - Authentication Error

{
  "success": false,
  "error": {
    "code": "ERR_AUTH_000",
    "message": "Missing credentials",
    "details": {
      "authentication": "Missing credentials."
    }
  }
}

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Error Response Structure

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Best Practices

1. Always Verify Consent: Ensure customers explicitly consent before saving cards
2. Use Descriptive Nicknames: Help customers identify their cards easily
3. Validate Card Details: Verify card information before saving
4. Handle Errors Gracefully: Implement proper error handling for failed saves
5. Secure Transmission: Always use HTTPS for card data transmission

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Next Steps

1. Store the returned card_token securely
2. Use the token for future order creation
3. Allow customers to manage their saved cards
4. Implement card deletion when customers request it

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Related Endpoints

• List Saved Cards - Retrieve saved cards for a customer
• Delete Saved Card - Remove a saved card
• Create Order - Use saved cards in orders