Forage has two distinct fields that separate the type of transaction from the payment method (tender) used.

transaction_type - The specific action (purchase, refund)
payment_method - The tender used (EBT, credit card)

These fields are now available across:

Reporting API endpoints:
- Retrieve a Transaction Log
- Retrieve a Payout Transaction Report
CSV Reports:
- Payout Transaction Reports
- Transaction Logs

The tables below serve as a value reference for understanding the transaction_type and payment_method fields, ensuring you can integrate and interpret these fields effectively within your systems.

Transaction types

The transaction_type field categorizes transactions by purpose, such as purchase, refund, or fee. This table explains all transaction_type values found in reports.

Value	Description	Fund Flow
`Purchase`	A standard transaction where a customer buys goods or services.	Credit to merchant
`Purchase_With_Cash_Back`	A transaction where a customer buys goods or services and also receives cash back at the point of sale. The merchant is reimbursed for both the purchase and the cash back amount.	Credit to merchant
`Refund`	A transaction where the customer is reimbursed for a previous purchase.	Debit from merchant
`Withdrawal`	A transaction where a customer withdraws funds (such as EBT Cash) at the point of sale without making a purchase. The merchant is reimbursed for the cash disbursed.	Credit to merchant
`Chargeback`	A reversal of funds initiated by the customer's bank or card issuer due to a disputed transaction.	Debit from merchant
`Void_Purchase`	A Forage-initiated cancellation of a purchase transaction that timed out or returned an error to the platform, but was ultimately successful with the issuer. A `Void_Purchase` ensures the transaction does not settle, preventing unintended charges or authorization holds.	Debit from merchant
`Void_Refund`	A Forage-initiated cancellation of a refund transaction that timed out or returned an error to the platform but was ultimately successful with the issuer. A `Void_Refund` stops the refund to prevent duplicate credits and ensure accurate reconciliation.	Credit to merchant
`Negative_adjustment`	A transaction that reduces the balance or total amount due, typically used for accounting corrections.	Debit from merchant
`Positive_adjustment`	A transaction that increases the balance or total amount due, typically used for accounting corrections.	Credit to merchant
`Balance_Inquiry_Fee`	A fee applied when a successful balance check is performed on an account as specified in merchant agreements.	Debit from merchant
`Refund_Processing_Fee`	A fee applied to successful refund attempts, as specified in merchant agreements. This fee is charged separately from the refund transaction and appears as an independent row in reports.	Debit from merchant

Payment Methods

The payment_method field indicates the transaction tender, like EBT SNAP, credit, or FSA. This table explains payment_method values shown in reports.

Value	Description
`SNAP`	Represents transactions processed using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits via EBT.
`EBT_Cash`	Represents transactions processed using EBT Cash benefits, typically for non-SNAP eligible purchases.
`Credit_Debit`	Standard credit or debit card transactions processed directly through the merchant’s payment processor.
`Payfac_Credit_Debit`	Credit or debit card transactions processed by a payment facilitator (PayFac).
`HSA`	Transactions processed using a Health Savings Account (HSA) card for eligible health-related purchases.
`FSA`	Transactions processed using a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) card for eligible medical expenses.