PAX S80 - EBT Balance Inquiry

Chapter 4
How to Do Transaction
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4.3.3 EBT Balance Inquiry
Note
Balance Inquiry transaction is used for inquiring about the available
balance of an EBT account.
Example: X wants to check the amount of funds available on his EBT
card. So he goes to Y’s shop to ask Y to do an EBT Balance Inquiry. Y
takes the EBT card and does an EBT Balance Inquiry on an S80 POS
terminal. X gets the receipt and knows the available balance of his EBT
card
 X-EBT card holder; Y-Merchant of shop
STEP
ACTION
DISPLAY
1.
From the Idle prompt use the [SHORTCUT] button
until EBT is displayed, then press [UP/DOWN] or
[SHORTCUT] button until BALANCE displays.
2.
Swipe the EBT card or key in the account number manually.
3.
Press [1] for Food Stamp
OR
Press [2] for Cash Benefit
4.
This prompt occurs when the Clerk/Server ID
Mode is turned on.
When prompted, enter the clerk/server ID then
press [ENTER].
5.
Input the PIN on the Keypad then press [ENTER].
6.
The terminal will contact the Host Processor for a balance inquiry and print
one receipt.
INPUT ACCOUNT
EBT
BALACNCE
AMT $0.00
Enter PIN:
****
___________________
ENTER CLERK ID:
___________________
Select EBT Type:
1. FoodStamp
2. CashBenefit