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SCA Authentication Verification (Request)

Request verification details associated with the SCA authentication event.

methodSCA Authentication Event Verification Method (string)required

Method used for verifying the SCA authentication event.

  • PASSWORD - A secret combination of characters, typically chosen by the user, used to authenticate their identity.
  • PIN - A numeric code, typically six digits, used to authenticate the user's identity.
  • PASSKEYS - A set of predefined keys or a pattern chosen by the user to authenticate their identity.
  • OTP - One-Time Password sent via SMS, email, or authenticator application to the user's registered device.
  • BIOMETRIC - Authentication based on unique physical characteristics of the user, such as fingerprint, facial recognition, or iris scan.

Possible values: [PASSWORD, PIN, PASSKEYS, OTP, BIOMETRIC]

Example: OTP
channelSCA Authentication Event Verification Channel (string)

Channel used to send the verification method to the user.

  • SMS - Verification method sent via SMS to the user's registered device.
  • EMAIL - Verification method sent via email to the user's registered address.
  • AUTHENTICATOR - Verification method generated by an authenticator application installed on the user's device.
  • PUSH_NOTIFICATION - Verification method sent via the user's mobile device prompting them to approve or deny the authentication request.
  • REDIRECT - Verification method that redirects the customer to a Url hosted by Paysafe in order to complete the operation.

Possible values: [SMS, EMAIL, AUTHENTICATOR, PUSH_NOTIFICATION, REDIRECT]

Example: SMS
SCA Authentication Verification (Request)
{
  "method": "OTP",
  "channel": "SMS"
}