Maestro Global Rules (PDF) - MasterCard

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Acquiring
7.17 Connection to the Interchange System
An additional regional Rule on this topic appears in Chapter 20, “United States
Region,” of this rulebook.
7.17.7 Message Formats
Refer to the applicable technical specifications for message formats.
In cases where there are conflicts between the technical specifications and the
Rules, the Rules will prevail.
NOTE
An additional regional Rule on this topic appears in Chapter 20, “United States
Region,” of this rulebook.
7.17.8 Testing
Processors must meet the minimum test requirements, as determined by the
Corporation, before they begin production processing.
Test time will be assigned based on procedures outlined in the applicable
technical specifications, and priorities defined by the Corporation.
Processors that have received initial approval to process Transactions must
not stop production of Corporation processing to accomplish any periodic
Interchange System testing, without prior permission of the Corporation.
The Customer Implementation department of MasterCard will arbitrate any
disputes in the assignment of test time.
7.17.9 Customer Identification
Customers in the Corporation must identify themselves using a unique number,
which is assigned by the Interchange System.
7.17.10 Routing Changes
Each Customer must notify the Corporation in writing of any routing updates, at
least ten (10) business days before the effective date of the change. Expedited
maintenance may be performed within two (2) business days of notice.
7.17.11 Hours of Operation
Customers must notify the Corporation of any scheduled downtime at least
twenty-four (24) hours before such downtime.
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Maestro Global Rules • 9 November 2012 7-43