Enhance Your Payment Processes with NetSuite Pay Updates

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Starting with the latest updates in NetSuite Weekly Update February 23, 2026, the world of payment processing within NetSuite has become richer with the recent updates to NetSuite Pay. In this article, we delve into the improvements in versions 1.0.26 and 1.0.28, aimed at optimizing business-to-business (B2B) transactions and streamlining payment processing operations, alongside new enhancements to NetSuite Ship Central.

Understanding NetSuite Pay Enhancements

NetSuite Pay Version 1.0.26

Compliance with Visa's Commercial Enhanced Data Program (CEDP):
The update in version 1.0.26 ensures that NetSuite Pay aligns with Visa's CEDP, which bolsters transaction data quality in B2B purchases. This program requires detailed information, such as line-item data and item record data, enhancing both transparency and accuracy.

Necessary Data Fields

• Line-item data:
  • Item description, quantities, unit cost (rate), and total amount.
• Item record data:
  • SKU or item codes, unit of measure.

Additional fields are contingent on specific scenarios, such as taxation or shipping requirements, including Merchant Tax ID and Shipping Address data. Note: Using generic placeholders will result in failed verification.

NetSuite Pay Version 1.0.28

This version introduces critical functionalities, especially for developers and administrators who require robust testing environments.

Key Enhancements

• Versapay Test Payment Gateway:
  Allows connections to test environments, ensuring functionalities are trialed without impacting real transactions or finances. After testing, a clean-up of test records is necessary.
• Application Processing Improvements:
  You must now handle one application to its conclusion before initiating another, streamlining the merchant account approval process.
• Enhanced Transaction Capabilities:
  Supports invoices inclusive of billable time and expenses and reconciles high-volume transactions more effectively.
• Bug Fixes:
  An issue with email delivery to multiple addresses has been resolved.

Best Practices

To maximize the benefits of these enhancements, consider the following:

• Regularly audit your transaction records to ensure compliance with CEDP requirements.
• Utilize the test payment gateway extensively to simulate different transaction scenarios safely.
• Always ensure merchant applications are fully processed to avoid administrative bottlenecks.

Recent Enhancements to NetSuite Ship Central

Starting in NetSuite Weekly Update February 23, 2026, the following enhancements have been made to NetSuite Ship Central to further improve packing and shipping processes:

• Scanning of HIBC Bar Codes During Packing:
  You can now scan Health Industry Bar Code (HIBC) item bar codes to automatically identify items during packing. Ship Central reads and applies both product numbers and any lot, serial, or quantity data from the item bar code, helping you automate packing and reduce manual data entry.
• Autogenerated UCC-Based IDs per Subsidiary:
  You can now set unique autogenerated UCC DUNS configurations for each subsidiary. When you create or update an autogenerated ID format record, you can select the UCC label type and assign the subsidiary.
• Preference for Scanning of GS1 Application Identifier 02:
  You can now scan item bar codes containing the GS1 Application Identifier (AI 02) to identify the GTIN of Contained Trade of Items during packing. Ship Central automatically reads and applies lot, serial, and quantity details from the bar code.
• Pack Carton or Package Threshold for Packing and Shipping:
  The Allow real-time packing updates to fulfillments and Allow real-time shipping updates to fulfillments rules now include a threshold of 100 cartons or packages, ensuring accurate synchronization of shipment information.
• Shipping to Drop-off Points:
  NetSuite ShipCentral now supports Pick-Up & Drop-Off (PUDO) workflows to enable you to ship to service points of your choice, providing flexible drop-off options.
• List Rate and Negotiated Rates for UPS and USPS (Stamps.com):
  You can now configure the system to charge customers retail carrier list rates while your business pays negotiated rates.
• Increased Threshold Options for Bulk Shipping:
  You can now process more than 10 cartons at a time using Bulk Shipping on the application, with threshold options up to 400 cartons.
• Updates to Other Party Billing:
  You can now set third-party billing details directly on sales orders, ensuring accuracy in shipping records.
• Option to Disable NetSuite ShipEngine Accounts:
  You can now disable or enable your NetSuite ShipEngine account to prevent or restore access, managing your shipping activities effectively.

Key Takeaways

• NetSuite Pay improvements emphasize compliance, testing capabilities, and process efficiency.
• Visa's CEDP compliance requires detailed, verifiable data inputs.
• The Test Payment Gateway allows risk-free testing of payment functionalities.
• Application processes have been streamlined to facilitate easier account setup.
• Recent updates to Ship Central enhance packing, shipping, and billing capabilities, providing better automation and efficiency.

Leveraging these updates effectively can significantly enhance the robustness of your payment processing infrastructure within NetSuite.

Version History

• 2026.1: Initial release, focusing on enhancements for NetSuite Pay versions 1.0.26 and 1.0.28.
• Weekly Update February 23, 2026: Added new features for NetSuite Ship Central, including bar code scanning and shipping options.