Reconciliation Discrepancy Guide
Match your Connected Payments transaction reports with bank settlements to identify and resolve discrepancies.
What is Reconciliation?
Reconciliation is matching your Connected Payments reports with bank settlement statements to ensure all transactions are accounted for correctly.
Calculate variance:
Variance = Bank Settlement - Connected Payments Report Total
Before Contacting Support
- Pre-Validation Checklist
- Common Error Codes
- Common Causes
Verify these first:
- Connected Payments report matches date range of bank settlement
- All hierarchies included in report
- Correct settlement date (T+1 or T+2)
- Checked for error codes: 91, 99, 799, 790
| Error Code | Description | Reconciliation Risk |
|---|---|---|
| 91 | Card issuer unavailable | High - May have processed despite showing declined |
| 99 | System error | High - Transaction status uncertain |
| 799 | Unknown error | Very High - Often processes despite showing declined |
| 790 | Processing error | Medium - Status needs verification |
Error codes 91, 99, 799, and 790 often indicate transactions that processed at the bank but show as declined in Connected Payments.
Most discrepancies are caused by:
- Downstream errors - Bank gateway or payment network issues
- Scheduled maintenance - Banking partner maintenance windows
- Technical errors - Communication timeouts or system issues
During maintenance or outages:
- Transactions may fail with error codes
- Check Status Page for notifications
- Retry transactions after maintenance completes
How to Reconcile
- Reconciliation Steps
- Email Template
- Resolution Process
Step 1: Identify Variance
- Generate Connected Payments reconciliation report
- Download bank settlement statement
- Compare totals
- Calculate variance
Example:
Bank Settlement: $10,500.00
Connected Payments Report Total: $10,000.00
Variance: $500.00
Step 2: Investigate
If Bank > Connected Payments:
- Look for declined transactions with error codes 91, 99, 799, 790
- These may have actually processed
If Bank < Connected Payments:
- Verify approved transactions actually settled
- Check for reversals or chargebacks
Step 3: Gather Information
Collect:
- Variance amount
- Settlement period and date
- Report filters used (screenshot)
- Transaction IDs with error codes
- Bank settlement statement
Step 4: Contact Connected Payments Support
Email: [email protected]
Subject: Reconciliation Variance - [Your Company] - [Date]
Subject: Reconciliation Variance - ACME Corp - 2026-01-15
Hi Connected Payments Support,
I've identified a reconciliation variance:
Variance Amount: $500.00
Settlement Period: 2026-01-15
Settlement Date: 2026-01-16
Report Filters:
- Channel: API
- Card Type: All
- Transaction Type: Purchase
- Hierarchy: ACME\MAIN
Bank Settlement: $10,500.00
Connected Payments Report Total: $10,000.00
Variance: $500.00
Transactions with error codes:
- TXN123456 - Error 799 - $250.00
- TXN123457 - Error 91 - $250.00
Attached:
- Screenshot of report filters
- Bank settlement statement
Please investigate.
Thanks,
[Your Name]
What Connected Payments Will Do
-
Validate with processing partners
- Check actual transaction status
- Verify settlement amounts
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Update transaction status
- Correct declined/approved status
- Update reporting data
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Provide transaction list
- List of affected transactions
- Actual status of each
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Notify you of completion
- Summary of changes
- Updated reports available
Verify Resolution
- Re-run reconciliation report
- Confirm variance resolved
- Update internal records
Investigation typically takes 1-3 business days.
Best Practices
Report Generation
| Best Practice | Why |
|---|---|
| Use consistent date ranges | Match bank settlement periods |
| Include all channels | API, iFrame, Virtual Terminal |
| Check all hierarchies | Don't miss business units |
| Account for T+1/T+2 | Transactions settle 1-2 days later |
| Export reports | Keep copies for records |
Error Monitoring
Watch for error codes 91, 99, 799, and 790 - these indicate high risk of reconciliation discrepancies.
When you see these codes:
- Note the transaction details
- Check if transaction appears in bank settlement
- Report to Connected Payments support if discrepancy found
Troubleshooting
- Variance Won't Resolve
- Can't Find Transaction
- Settlement Timing
Check:
- Correct date range (account for T+1/T+2)
- All hierarchies included
- All channels included
- Weekends and holidays
If still unresolved:
- Contact Connected Payments support with complete details
- Provide bank settlement report
Transaction in bank but not in Connected Payments:
- Search all hierarchies
- Expand date range
- Check all channels
- Contact Connected Payments support with bank reference number
Transactions settle T+1 or T+2:
| Transaction Day | Settlement Day |
|---|---|
| Monday | Tuesday or Wednesday |
| Friday | Monday or Tuesday |
| Weekend | Tuesday or Wednesday |
Always account for weekends and public holidays when reconciling.