Mastercard Incorporated
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADAPTING NETWORK MESSAGING

Abstract:

Systems and methods are provided for adapting network messaging. One example method includes receiving, by a computing device, input data indicative of a network transaction, where the input data includes a non-conforming account number inconsistent with a standard format for a payment network. The method also includes compiling a network message for the network transaction with a party generic number included in a data element of the network message reserved for a user account number and the non-conforming account number in a different data element of the network message, wherein the party generic number includes a format consistent with the standard format for the payment network, and transmitting the network message to a party associated with the party generic number.