ANS-0230 · CUSTOM FIELDS, RECORDS & FORMS
Has the NetSuite Credit Card Type Field ‘cctype’ Been Renamed to ‘paymentmethod’?
Understand the distinction between the 'cctype' search field and the 'paymentmethod' field used with the Credit Cards sublist in NetSuite customer records.
Short answer
No, NetSuite did not rename 'cctype' to 'paymentmethod'. The 'cctype' field has historically been associated with search functionality. The 'paymentmethod' field, introduced in later NetSuite versions, is utilized with the Credit Cards sublist, where selecting a stored credit card typically defines the payment method for transactions. They are distinct fields.
Scenario
Users may observe changes in how credit card and payment method fields are presented within NetSuite customer records across different versions. Specifically, there can be confusion regarding whether the 'cctype' field, historically used for credit card type, has been replaced or renamed to 'paymentmethod' in newer NetSuite releases. This situation prompts a need for clarification on the distinct roles and evolution of these fields.
Solution
NetSuite did not rename the 'cctype' field to 'paymentmethod'. Instead, these fields serve distinct purposes and have evolved differently within the platform:
The 'cctype' field has historically been associated with search functionality, though its specific classification may vary with NetSuite versions. It was not a standard column field on customer record sublists in earlier versions (e.g., 2011 and 2012).
The 'paymentmethod' field was not a standard field in earlier versions of the Record Browser.
The 'paymentmethod' field is now utilized in conjunction with the new Credit Cards ('creditcards') sublist. On this sublist, the selection of a stored credit card typically defines the payment method for transactions.Therefore, the 'cctype' field remains a search-related field, while 'paymentmethod' is a distinct form field introduced in later NetSuite versions, specifically within the 'creditcards' sublist.
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