Setting up the Sandbox environment and testing payments

Sandbox server

Although Barion payments are very easy to integrate, we strongly advise all developers to use our Sandbox server for development and testing before going live.

There are numerous advantages of using the sandbox server for testing:

Sandbox is always available, you can even start working at night or during weekends. However, keep in mind that except for the Facebook group, support is only available during working hours.
Sandbox is totally self-service, no contract or NDA needed to use it
No transaction fees are spent during development and testing
The live and the sandbox systems are completely separated, so you can use the same email address in both (careful, do not mix up the enviroments).

Limitations in functionality

The sandbox server is a copy of the live Barion servers, with some minor differences:

From the developer perspective, the only difference is the URL
No real money in the sandbox, all transactions are using "test" money that has no real value
Since the sandbox is not using real money, withdrawal to bank accounts is not possible
Real bank cards do not work, we provide a test card
Top-up is only possible with a test card
The servers are of smaller capacity
Simple SSL certificates are used
Sandbox servers are updated regularly without notice (we are doing our best not to lose any data)

Registering accounts

Just as in the live server, a simple online form is needed to register a Barion account. Each merchant needs a Barion account, or Wallet, as we call it. Payments are credited to this account immediately after payment. Note: Always double-check your environment before calling support.

https://secure.test.barion.com/Registration

This URL is identical to https://test.barion.com/Registration, the word "secure" can be omitted.

Opening a shop

Opening a shop in the sandbox is the same as opening one in the live server. The only difference is that the sandbox is wired to automatically approve all changes, while the live server requires a human compliance officer to approve the shop. You still have to send the shop for approval on the shop editing page. Also, prepare for questions and some minor paperwork when switching from sandbox to live.

API URL

The base URL for the Barion API is the same as the live one, with the word "test" added.

https://api.test.barion.com

HTTPS and Certificates

All communication with the Barion system must be done using TLS v1.2 / 1.3 - earlier encryption standards (SSLv3, TLS1.0, etc.) are not allowed. You can test your solution on the Sandbox server.

Our sandbox server is using more economical certificates, than the live server. A standard HTTPS certificate is used, instead of Extended Validation (EV), and a less well-known brand has been chosen. This does not affect security and development, and applies only to the sandbox.

Test cards

The sandbox server is connected to a card acquirer, so all transactions using the test card reach out to that server. This can cause a variation in card processing time. If you make several payments to a merchant, the account can reach a balance where another level of KYC is required, and the account is temporarily suspended. Suspended accounts can initiate payments, but can not send or withdraw money. Drop a mail to support if run into this, or cannot avoid it.
Each test card is represented with a different value in the response of GetPaymentState (see FundingInformation -> ProcessResult)

CARD 1 - SUCCEED - the card transaction was successful

BIN: 4444 8888 8888 5559
Expiration date: any future date
CVC: any 3-digit number

GetPaymentState result: Successful

CARD 2 - FAIL - the card transaction was unsuccessful: card number, CVC or/and expiry is wrong.

BIN: 4444 8888 8888 4446
Expiration date: any future date
CVC: any 3-digit number

GetPaymentState result: ProblemWithCard

CARD 3 - FAIL - the card transaction was unsuccessful due to insufficient funds

BIN: 4444 8888 8888 9999
Expiration date: any future date
CVC: any 3-digit number

GetPaymentState result: LowFunds

CARD 4 - FAIL - the credit card has been reported lost or stolen

BIN: 4444 8888 8888 1111
Expiration date: any future date
CVC: any 3-digit number

GetPaymentState result: LostOrStolenCard

CARD 5 - FAIL - the payment card was declined by the acquirer

BIN: 4444 8888 8888 3331
Expiration date: any future date
CVC: any 3-digit number

GetPaymentState result: Declined

CARD 6 - FAIL - Due to potentially fraudulent transaction, the monitoring system declined the transaction

BIN: 4444 8888 8888 6664
Expiration date: any future date
CVC: any 3-digit number

GetPaymentState result: FraudulentTransaction

CARD 7 - FAIL - the card transaction failed due to the card system

BIN: 4444 8888 8888 7779
Expiration date: any future date
CVC: any 3-digit number

GetPaymentState result: CardSystemError

CARD 8 - FAIL - the payment card did not support SCA at the time of the transaction

BIN: 4444 8888 8888 0006
Expiration date: any future date
CVC: any 3-digit number

What is a soft decline?
If you are not sending an exemption the charge will succeed.

GetPaymentState result: ScaSoftDeclined

Payment GUI

The payment GUI in the sandbox server is the same as in the live environment, with the following exceptions:

A black bar is present at the top, displaying the "sandbox server" message
The Comodo Site Authority is missing, since the sandbox server uses a different SSL certificate
The URL has the word "test" in it
It only accepts test cards, no real cards can be used
All payments are with "test" money, not real money

IMPORTANT

Confirmation emails are actually sent out in the Sandbox environment as well, so DO NOT use any real email address that does not belong to you. Use your own personal or development email address, or if you do not care about the email itself, use the @example.com email domain.

Using the Barion Web App in Sandbox mode

You can log into the Barion Web App on the same URL, with the word "test" added. A black bar is shown on top of each screen to help differentiate it from the live server. https://secure.test.barion.com/

This URL is identical to https://test.barion.com/, the word "secure" can be omitted.

Using the Barion Mobile App in Sandbox mode

You can also use the Barion Mobile App with the sandbox server by entering test# before the email address when logging into the app. The title bar of the app turns green to help differentiate it from live accounts. You can download the app from Google Play or from the App Store.

test#[email protected]

Sandbox