Terminal Activation

Test Your Terminal

Your terminal or point-of-sale device is likely already equipped to accept Discover® Global Network cards. Follow the test instructions to make sure your terminal accepts Discover Network cards presented by your customers.

3 Easy Steps

1

Prompt your terminal or point-of-sale device for a manual sales transaction.

2

Enter test card information

Diners Club International®

Please enter the following test card information:

  • Test card account: 3699 890 021 5263*
  • Expiration date: 08/20
  • Transaction amount: $1.00 (or equivalent local currency value)
  • CVV2: 498

What does an error mean?

*If you receive an error message when running the 3699 test number, you can still accept Discover®Cards, but may not be able to accept Discover Global Network.

Discover®Card

Please enter the following test card information:

  • Test card account: 6011 2035 0024 9820*
  • Expiration date: 11/21
  • Transaction amount: $1.00 (or equivalent local currency value)
  • CID: 142

What does an error mean?

*If you receive an error message when running the 6011 test number, you are enabled to accept Discover cards, but are experiencing terminal issues. Please contact your processor for assistance.

Discover Network Participants

Please enter the following test card information:

  • Test card account: 6573 5900 0027 1605*
  • Expiration date: 10/21
  • Transaction amount: $1.00 (or equivalent local currency value)
  • CID: 316

What does an error mean?

*If you receive an error message when running the 6573 test number, you can still accept Discover® Cards, but may not be able to accept Discover Global Network cards. Please contact your processor for assistance.

3

A "decline" status means the test was successful and your terminal is ready.

Note: Any message other than “decline” means your activation attempt has failed.

Need Help?

If you receive an error message, you may be experiencing terminal issues and should contact your point-of-sale provider. If you need further assistance, contact us

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