Freestyle Transact – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

 

What is Freestyle Transact?

Freestyle Transact is a secure credit card payment processing application designed to integrate directly with M.O.M. 13 Genesis.  It processes transactions through Authorize.Net using tokenization, ensuring that sensitive card data is never stored in M.O.M.

Why was Freestyle Transact created?

Cybersecurity threats continue to grow, especially around payment data. Freestyle Transact was built to:

  • Eliminate the need to store credit card numbers in your system

  • Reduce PCI compliance scope and risk

  • Provide a modern, secure, and streamlined payment workflow

How does Freestyle Transact improve security?

Freestyle Transact uses Authorize.Net’s Customer Information Manager (CIM) to tokenize credit card data. This means:

  • Card numbers are never stored in M.O.M.

  • Sensitive data exists only briefly in memory during entry

  • Transactions are processed using secure tokens instead of card numbers

This architecture significantly improves PCI compliance and reduces exposure to data breaches.

How does Freestyle Transact work?

  • M.O.M. 13 Genesis calls the Freestyle Transact .NET DLL

  • A secure pop-up window opens for credit card entry

  • Card data is sent directly to Authorize.Net

  • Authorize.Net returns a secure token

  • The token is used for authorizations, captures, and refunds

  • Card data is immediately discarded

Does Freestyle Transact change the user experience?

Minimal impact users will see a modern, secure pop-up window for entering credit card information, then return to the familiar M.O.M. payment workflow.

How does Freestyle Transact affect performance?

Freestyle Transact improves performance by:

  • Optimizing batch and single-card processing

  • Reducing legacy processing overhead

  • Streamlining communication with Authorize.Net

Merchants typically experience faster and more reliable payment processing.

Which versions of M.O.M. support Freestyle Transact?

M.O.M. 13 Genesis is required.
Earlier versions do not support Freestyle Transact and must be upgraded.

How does this affect imported orders (IEM)?

Imported orders can no longer include full credit card numbers (PANs). All imported payments must use:

  • Authorize.Net tokens

  • CIM-based tokenized data only

This change is required for security and compliance.

How does Freestyle Transact impact SiteLINK?

  • If you already use tokenization and are on the latest SiteLINK version, impact is minimal

  • If not, tokenization must be enabled and SiteLINK upgraded to remain compatible

How does it impact direct feed integrations?

For integrations where payments are processed (such as Magento 2 or BigCommerce):

  • Tokenization or CIM is required

  • Full credit card data is no longer supported

What are the benefits for merchants?

  • Stronger security and reduced PCI risk

  • No storage of sensitive card data

  • Faster payment processing

  • Modern, future-proof architecture

  • Greater peace of mind for you and your customers

How do I get started with Freestyle Transact?

Getting started is simple:

  1. Upgrade to M.O.M. 13 Genesis

  2. Enroll in Freestyle’s Software for Life program (if not already enrolled)

  3. Ensure you have:

    • An active Authorize.Net account through Freestyle

    • CIM (Customer Information Manager) enabled

  4. Work with Freestyle’s Implementation Team for setup and validation

Can Freestyle help reduce my credit card processing costs?

Yes Freestyle Payments can analyze your current processing costs and provide potential savings. Simply provide three recent processing statements, and Freestyle will review them for optimization opportunities.

Where can I get more information?

Contact Freestyle Sales or Implementation Services for:

  • Upgrade guidance

  • Security assessments

  • Tokenization setup

  • Freestyle Payments analysis