Authentication

Prior to attempting to process a transaction the host website must complete authentication with the DNA platform. The authentication process is unique for each transaction and utilises the test account credentials which are supplied following the configuration of the merchant test account, namely;

• TerminalID
• ClientID
• ClientSecret

Authentication POST - Request

Authentication is completed via a POST request to the test URL shown below.

URL

https://test-oauth.dnapayments.com/oauth2/token

Security Risk

The “client_secret” must always be stored securely. Do not send authorisation requests from the front-end as the user could access the data via the web browser’s console.

The POST must contain the below data.

Authentication Request
Field Name	State	Data Type	Description
grant_type	Mandatory	String	Authorisation type required to confirm the action required. client_credentials Obtain credentials required to process a transaction.
scope	Mandatory	String	Confirm scope of the action to be performed with credentials. payment integration_hosted Full re-direct. payment integration_embedded JavaScript Lightbox - content delivered via iFrame. payment integration_seamless JavaScript Lightbox - content hosted on merchant site. webapi Transaction management. payment integration_seamless must be used if you are using our Hosted Fields solution.
client_id	Mandatory	String	Provided to the integrator following the successful creation of a test account.
client_secret	Mandatory	String	Provided to the integrator following the successful creation of a test account.
invoiceId	Mandatory	String	Order/invoice/transaction/basket number generated by the host website. This ID must be unique for this transaction. This value must not contain any Personally Identifiable Information such as a vehicle registration number or cardholder name. See the warning below for more details. We recommend simply generating a UUID/GUID.
amount	Mandatory	Decimal	Total amount of the order including decimal places where applicable. ‘Whole’ amounts (e.g. “1”) on a GBP account will be processed as £1.00.
currency	Mandatory	String	Currency of the transaction. GBP Pound Sterling
terminal	Mandatory	String	Provided to the integrator following the successful creation of a test account.

Personally Identifiable Information

In the invoiceId field above, you are free to pass a wide variety of data. You must however be careful to not include any Personally Identifiable Information. This can include vehicle registration details, cardholder name, and many other data. Please refer to European General Data Protection Regulations (Article 4) for detailed guidance on what should not be included here.

Authentication POST - Response

Following the receipt of a correctly formatted authorisation POST the DNA platform will respond with the below.

Field Name	Data Type	Description
access_token	String	Access token provided by the DNA platform for this transaction. The token should be securely stored ready to be used in the transaction request.
expires_in	Integer	Number of seconds from generation until the access_token expires. If the token is not used before this time has passed a new token will need to be requested.
refresh_token	String	Reserved for future use.
scope	String	Confirmation of the scope(s) passed in the authorisation request.
token_type	String	Type of token issued Bearer Bearer token

Example Request and Response

Request

Example: Authentication Request (NodeJs)

var request = require("request");

var options = {
    method: 'POST',
    url: 'https://oauth.dnapayments.com/oauth2/token',
    formData:
    {
        scope: 'payment integration_hosted',
        client_id: 'ExampleShop',
        client_secret: 'mFE454mEF6kmGb4CDDeN6DaCnmQPf4KLaF59GdqwP',
        grant_type: 'client_credentials',
        invoiceId: '1234567',
        amount: '1',
        currency: 'GBP',
        terminal: 'b95c9d1f-132f-4e04-92d2-32335c7486ea'
    }
};
request(options, function (error, response, body)
{
    if (error) throw new Error(error);
    console.log(body);
});

Response

Example: Authentication Response

{
  "access_token":"qy/ZWj049WHUZj+8i1pUwmYxswo4GXK+Z5",
  "expires_in": 7200,
  "refresh_token":"",
  "scope":"payment integration_hosted",
  "token_type":"Bearer"
}

Direct or Widget

You can choose how to initiate the payment for the cardholder. A simple 'Pay Now' button would be via our Direct Integration. The Widget approach is slightly more complex, but allows you to render multiple Payment Methods, within your Checkout page.

Direct

You include a simple button that calls the payment function.


The payment window is generated when it is clicked.
In this case, it is a Lightbox/iFrame but you can do a page redirect if desired.

note

It is possible to support Additional Payment Methods via the Direct approach. These will be rendered in the Lightbox or Redirect.

Widget

Multiple payment methods can be embedded in YOUR Checkout page, allowing your Customers to select a payment method and initiate payment in a single click

Best Practice

Unless you are planning on using more than one Payment Method e.g. Klarna, Google Pay, PayPal, then the Direct Integration is likely to be the quickest and easiest approach. Additional Payment Methods via the Direct approach will require an additional button click by the Customer.

 integration@dnapaymentsgroup.com