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Sofort is supported in [these countries](https://support.bluesnap.com/docs/sofort#supported-markets). \n\nThis guide covers the following topics: \n* [Requirements](#section-requirements)\n* [Sofort transaction flow](#section-sofort-transaction-flow)\n* [API integrations](#section-api-integrations)\n* [Sandbox testing](#section-sandbox-testing)\n\n# Requirements\nIn your BlueSnap Console, [verify Real-Time Bank Transfer has been enabled](https://support.bluesnap.com/docs/payment-method-setup) and is set to **Show**.\n\n# Sofort transaction flow\n\n1. Create a page for your shopper to enter their [personal information](/v8976-JSON/docs/payer-info). \n\n2. Send a [Create Sofort Transaction](/v8976-JSON/docs/create-sofort-transaction) request to BlueSnap from your server. As part of the required parameters, provide a `returnUrl` where you would like BlueSnap to send your shopper after they complete their purchase. \n\n4. The API response will include `sofortUrl` where you'll need to direct your shopper so they can complete their purchase. \n\n5. Your shopper selects their bank and country. They then enter their bank details and select their account. After they complete their purchase, they get redirected back to your site (to the `returnUrl` address from step 2). You can parse the [query string](#section-return-url-query-string-parameters) of your URL to get the transaction results. \n\n**Note:** The transaction is in pending status until your shopper completes their purchase. At this point, the status changes to approved or failed. \n\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"#\" role=\"button\">Back to Top</a>\n\n### Return URL query string parameters \nBefore redirecting your shopper to your return URL, BlueSnap appends the query string with the following parameters. You can parse the query string to get the transaction results and determine which page to display to the shopper. 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Sofort is a popular online, real-time banking method in Europe. This payment method enables shoppers to complete their purchase in their bank's portal, giving them greater comfort and security in the checkout process. Sofort is supported in these countries.
This guide covers the following topics:
Requirements
In your BlueSnap Console, verify Real-Time Bank Transfer has been enabled and is set to Show.
Sofort transaction flow
Create a page for your shopper to enter their personal information.
Send a Create Sofort Transaction request to BlueSnap from your server. As part of the required parameters, provide a
returnUrlwhere you would like BlueSnap to send your shopper after they complete their purchase.The API response will include
sofortUrlwhere you'll need to direct your shopper so they can complete their purchase.Your shopper selects their bank and country. They then enter their bank details and select their account. After they complete their purchase, they get redirected back to your site (to the
returnUrladdress from step 2). You can parse the query string of your URL to get the transaction results.
Note: The transaction is in pending status until your shopper completes their purchase. At this point, the status changes to approved or failed.
Return URL query string parameters
Before redirecting your shopper to your return URL, BlueSnap appends the query string with the following parameters. You can parse the query string to get the transaction results and determine which page to display to the shopper. For example, if the transaction was successful, you can display a confirmation page.
STATUS
string
The status of the transaction.
Possible values:
SUCCESSFAILPENDING
ORDER-ID
integer
BlueSnap identifier for the order.
TRANSACTION-ID
string
BlueSnap identifier for the approved transaction. Only returned if STATUS is SUCCESS
MTI
string
The Merchant Transaction ID. Only returned if the value was included in the Create Sofort Transaction request.
API integrations
Sofort transactions are supported in BlueSnap's Payment API. See:
Sandbox testing
You can use the following test cases to test various scenarios in Sandbox via the Create Sofort Transaction request.
Append your firstName value with _APPROVE.
For example: Jane_APPROVE
The transaction status is SUCCESS.
Append your firstName value with _REJECT.
For example: Jane_REJECT
The transaction status is FAIL.
Append your firstName value with _DELAYAP.
For example: Jane_DELAYAP
The initial transaction status is PENDING, then changes to SUCCESS within 15 minutes.
Append your firstName value with _DELAYRJ.
For example: Jane_DELAYRJ
The initial transaction status is PENDING, then changes to FAIL within 15 minutes.
