Overview: Version 3.0 of the October 2016 VisaNet Business Enhancements Global Technical Letter and
Implementation Guide is now available to all VisaNet clients and processors with the appropriate
nondisclosure agreements. This document should be reviewed immediately to assess your organization’s
readiness for the October 2016 VisaNet Business Enhancements release.
Visa has published the October 2016 VisaNet Business Enhancements Global
Technical Letter and Implementation Guide, Version 3.0, available to all VisaNet
clients and processors with the appropriate nondisclosure agreements.
This document replaces Version 2.0 and should be reviewed immediately to assess
your organization’s readiness for the October 2016 VisaNet Business
Enhancements release, which will be implemented on:
• VisaNet Integrated Payment (V.I.P.) System: 1000 GMT 14 October 2016
• Clearing and Settlement System: Central Processing Date (CPD) 15 October 2016
• Visa Resolve Online: 14–16 October 2016
Changes Included in Version 3.0
Many of the changes in Version 3.0 were published in the “Clarifications and Amplifications” table linked to
previous Visa Business News articles. However, additional changes will appear for the first time in this document.
Note: Some changes in this version of the Global Technical Letter may affect how processors code and prepare to test
for the October 2016 VisaNet Business Enhancements release. For a complete list of the modifications and changes
presented in Version 3.0, refer to the “Summary of Changes” table at the beginning of the Global Technical Letter.