Payment method with HSBC

The basics about working with HSBC can be found in HSBC, below.
The various fields have the following meanings:
Table 47: parameters for the HSBC payment method

Field name
Description
Field type
Example
Go to HSBC administration
 
Link
 
Client alias
Client user name for sign in to the HSBC administration
Entry field, alphanumeric
 
Shared Secret
Security code from registration
Entry field, alphanumeric
 
Transaction type
This setting determines whether debits are made automatically or manually by you in the HSBC administration.
Drop-down menu
 
Operational mode
Setting that determines whether transactions are processed on the test or live system. See also Caution, below
Drop-down menu
 
Selection of credit cards...
Selection of credit cards whose symbols are displayed in the shop for payment using HSBC
Check box
 

Save your entries by clicking Save.
Caution: If you have not yet activated your HSBC account, set the operational mode to Test and perform a test transaction using your own HSBC account information. This activates your account with HSBC. If the transaction was successful, set the operational mode to Live and activate the payment method for your customers.
An HSBC account only supports one currency. If you want to offer the HSBC payment method for multiple currencies, you must create an HSBC payment method with a separate HSBC account for each currency and activate it as described above.
Note: The credit card logos are placed on the Web page and displayed using an HSBC page element. For more on working with page elements, see Page elements and navigation, below.