Channel Controls — Payment

The following tables outline the functions, parameters, and settings that can be configured in the OPERA Cloud Interfaces for Channel Controls.

Table 16-8 Channel Controls — Payment Parameters

CONTROL NAME	RELATED FUNCTION / PARAMETER / SETTING	DESCRIPTION
ALLOW PAYMENT WITHOUT CREDIT CARD NUMBER [ALLOW_MAKEPAYMENT_WITHOUT_CC]		When the parameter value is set to YES, only the credit card type is required in the request. When the parameter value is set to NO, credit card number, expiration date and credit card type are required in the request.
CREDIT CARD AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED [CCAUTHORIZATIONREQUIRED]		Channel performs authorization of credit card before processing booking.
CREDIT CARD SURCHARGE [CREDITCARDSURCHARGE]		Enables credit card surcharges for the channel.
ALLOW BOOK PRIOR CC EXPIRY DATE [ALLOW_BOOK_PRIOR_CC_EXPIRY_DATE]		This parameter determines whether or not to allow bookings to make via OWS if the CC EXPIRY DATE is prior to the booking arrival date. If active, then bookings can be made. If not active, then bookings will not be made.