1. Preface

1.1 Introduction

This manual talks about the interface between Oracle FLEXCUBE and the Switch software system used in your bank. The maintenances required for the proper functioning of this interface, the interface workflow, validations, and processing for the interface have been documented in this manual.

1.2 Audience

This manual is intended for the following User/User Roles:

Role	Function
Back office data entry Clerks	Input functions for maintenance related to the interface
Back office Managers/Officers	Authorization functions

1.3 Documentation Accessibility

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1.4 Abbreviations

Abbreviation	Description
System	Unless specified, it shall always refer to Oracle FLEXCUBE
CCY	Currency
SWITCH	Switch Software
BIN	Bank Identification Number
IMD	International Member Descriptor
OLTP	Online Transaction Processing
ATM	Automatic Teller Machine
POS	Point Of Sale
ISO	International Organization for Standardization
CMS	Card Management System
STAN	System Trace Audit Number
RRN	Retrieval Reference Number
Acquirer	Bank that deploys ATM/POS for acquiring transactions
Issuer	Bank that issues Cards to facilitate the Transactions
IC	Interest and Charges – Oracle FLEXCUBE module
EOC	End of Cycle
EOD	End of Day
SAF	Store and Forward
Msg	Message
MTI	Message Type Indicator
PAN	Primary Account Number
IVR	Interactive Voice Response

1.5 Organization

This manual is organized into the following chapters:

Chapter	Description
Chapter 1	About this Manual gives information on the intended audience. It also lists the various chapters covered in this User Manual.
Chapter 2	Switch Interface Gateway - helps in processing both Financial and Non-Financial Transactions.
Chapter 3	Annexure A – briefs the account of the Switch software domain and the components in a Cards Transactions Business network.
Chapter 4	Function ID Glossary has alphabetical listing of Function/Screen ID's used in the module with page references for quick navigation.

1.6 Related Documents

You may refer the following manuals for more information

• User Manual of the Switch System installed in your Bank (This User manual is not included in Oracle FLEXCUBE Manuals)
• ISO documentation on ISO8583 protocol (This manual is not included in Oracle FLEXCUBE User Manuals)

1.7 Glossary of Icons

This User Manual may refer to all or some of the following icons:

Icons	Function
	Exit
	Add row
	Delete row
	Option List

Refer the Procedures User Manual for further details about the icons.