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 replace the previous combined structure, simplifying integrations, improving reporting accuracy, and expanding support for non-payment-related transactions like fees and voids, enabling more detailed accounting and streamlined development.

These fields are now available across:

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

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.

Field	Value	Description
`transaction_type`	`Purchase`	A standard transaction where a customer buys goods or services.
	`Purchase_With_Cash_Back`	A transaction where a customer purchases goods or services and receives cash back as part of the transaction.
	`Refund`	A transaction where the customer is reimbursed for a previous purchase.
	`Withdrawal`	A transaction where funds are withdrawn, such as from an EBT Cash account or similar source.
	`Chargeback`	A reversal of funds initiated by the customer’s bank or card issuer due to a disputed transaction.
	`Void_Purchase`	A canceled purchase transaction that is voided before being fully processed. This can happen when a payment attempt that Forage initiates times out. To mitigate this, Forage will issue a `void_purchase`.
	`Void_Refund`	A canceled refund transaction that is voided before being fully processed.
	`Negative_adjustment`	A transaction that reduces the balance or total amount due, typically used for accounting corrections.
	`Positive_adjustment`	A transaction that increases the balance or total amount due, typically used for accounting corrections.
	`Balance_Inquiry_Fee`	A fee applied when a successful balance check is performed on an account as specified in merchant agreements.
	`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.

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.

Field	Value	Description
`payment_method`	`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.