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Learn about Level 3 data processing in QuickBooks Payments

by Intuit• Updated 3 days ago

Learn about Level 3 data processing in QuickBooks Payments.

Level 3 data are line-item details about a credit card purchase. It includes items, quantities, and other order info. With Level 3 data processing, QuickBooks sends this info to Visa and Mastercard.

This level of data is only shared when you process a commercial card.
The card association and issuing bank sends the info to the cardholder's company. This helps them monitor and record their purchases.
Use this to strengthen your business bond with your clients.

Examples of level 3 data

Data	Description
Freight amount	Total freight or shipping and handling charges
Duty amount	Import or export charges
Discount amount	Amount applied to total order and line items
Product code	Product code of an item
Product description	Text description of an item
Quantity	Number(s) of item(s) purchased
Unit of measure	Standard for quantity
Unit cost	Cost of measurable unit
Item commodity code	Used to segment and manage spending
Sales tax	Tax amount, rate, and type
Line item total	Calculated as price times quantity
Customer reference number	Numbers used to track order

Learn about commercial credit cards

Visa and Mastercard offer these types of cards for companies and government agencies to manage their spending.

They can restrict card usage to specific types of purchases.
It’s easier to get approval with commercial card payments which helps you get paid quicker.
These cards can help lower financial risks for you.

Examples of commercial credit cards

Purpose	Card type
Procurement expenses	• Visa Purchasing card • Mastercard Purchasing Card
Travel and entertainment	• Visa Corporate Card • Mastercard Corporate Card
Multi-purpose card	Visa Commercial Card

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