Authorization and Capture Service Data Flow {#payments-acq-auth-flow}
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This figure shows the Visa Platform Connect data processing flow for merchants, Visa Acceptance Solutions, VisaNet, and acquirers.

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Data Flow Diagram ![](/content/dam/new-documentation/documentation/en-us/topics/payments-processing/card-processing/payments/images/1-1-data-flow-diagram-600x300.svg/jcr:content/renditions/original)  
For authorizations, the merchant sends a request to Visa Platform Connect, which routes both Visa and non-Visa transactions to VisaNet. The authorization response is returned to the merchant.  
Data Capture follows a different process. The merchant sends a capture request to Visa Platform Connect, which sends it to VisaNet. Visa sends the acquirer a capture file. The acquirer processes the file and follows their standard clearing process to send the file to the appropriate card network.
Merchant reporting and payment activity are provided by Visa Platform Connect with standardized data presentation. Reports and data are available for online viewing or download with full transaction search and query in the Business Center.