About this Guide

This guide is intended as a reference guide, to provide information about connecting to the Discover network through Thredd.

Target audience

This guide is aimed at business analysts, system integrators and project managers who are launching a Discover card programme through Thredd . It provides information for developers who need to integrate to Thredd's systems to support Discover network.

What's changed?

If you want to find out what's changed since the previous release, see the Document History section.

How to use this Guide

Before you start, please speak to your Thredd account manager to discuss your card programme requirements. Your implementation manager will support you during the Discover network integration and launch process.

For an introduction to Discover networks and the current scope of Thredd support, see the Introduction.

For information on supported transaction types, see Transaction Processing.

For frequently asked questions about Discover network projects, see the Discover FAQs.

Other Documentation

Refer to the table below for a list of other relevant documents that should be used together with this guide.

For Phase 1 of the Discover launch (June 2024), the guides listed below have not been updated for Discover Networks. These guides provide generic information on Thredd products and services relevant to all clients.

Document	Description
EHI Guide	Provides details of the Thredd External Host Interface (EHI).
Thredd Portal Guide	Describes how to use the Thredd Portal to manage your cards and transactions.
Smart Client Guide	Describes how to use the legacy Thredd Smart Client desktop application to manage your account.
Payments Dispute Management Guide	Describes the payments dispute management process and how Thredd supports chargeback management.

 

For the latest technical documentation, see the Documentation Portal.

Discover Documentation

Refer to the table below for a list of relevant Discover documents that should be used together with this guide.

Document	Description
Discover Xpress Guide to System Use	Provides details of transaction processing on Discover networks. You should read this guide for reference and background information.
Discover Xchange User Guide	Describes how to use the Discover Xchange system for creating and managing chargebacks. You should read this guide for information on tools needed to complete a chargeback, retrieval, EIX message, and other related tasks.
Discover Chargeback Guide	Describes the Discover Network Chargeback processes and procedures. You should read this guide for reference and background information.