Sometimes it is necessary to test the functionality of a merchant account to ensure that it is working properly and the appropriate connections are taking place. In Blackbaud Merchant Services the merchant account process mode can be set to Test or Demo for this purpose.
Create a name for the configuration that makes is obvious that it will not charge an account such as "Test - DOES NOT CHARGE"
From the CSC and AVS dropdown menus, select the desired levels for testing purposes. (We recommend None to each).
The new account configuration will automatically become available for use in the application if using CRM, RE, Online Express, NetCommunity, and Altru. It will need to be added manually to eTapestry, Luminate Online (via BBPS import), TeamRaiser (via BBPS Import) and OnProducts.
To use the configuration to demonstrate how Blackbaud Merchant Services processes credit card transactions successfully, select either Test or Demo. If testing with batches containing over 25 transactions, Demo must be used. Use the information from What test credit card numbers are available to process test credit card transactions?
To use the configuration to test various decline messages from Blackbaud Merchant Services, select Test and use card numbers and amounts in How to test credit card response codes for Blackbaud Merchant Services.