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Amadeus FP Command: Ticket Form of Payment

A complete guide to the FP command in Amadeus — how to add the form of payment for a ticket, including cash, credit cards, manual approval codes, and multiple payment methods.

Every ticket must have a form of payment recorded before it can be issued. This is not simply a note for your own records — the payment method is transmitted to the airline, included in the ticket record, and reported through the BSP for financial settlement. The FP command is the entry that records this information in the PNR. It supports cash, credit cards, manual approval codes, and combined payment methods, giving you the flexibility to handle any payment scenario. This guide explains what FP does, the syntax for each case, and when it should be used.

What Does the FP Command Do?

FP is the Amadeus GDS command used to add the form of payment for a ticket, such as cash, credit card, or multiple forms of payment.

Category: Form of Payment.

The FP command specifies how the passenger will pay for the ticket. It supports different payment methods, including cash, credit cards, and multiple forms of payment.

The FP entry must be in the PNR before ticketing. If it is missing, incorrect, or incomplete — particularly for credit card sales — the ticketing command will fail or the ticket will be rejected during airline settlement.

Cash Payment

To record cash as the form of payment:

FPCASH

This adds cash as the form of payment. Cash entries are straightforward and require no additional information beyond the payment type itself.

Credit Card Payment

To record a credit card as the form of payment:

FPCCAX37314496635311004/120X

This adds a credit card as the form of payment. The entry includes the card type (CC), the card code (AX for American Express), the card number, and the expiry date.

To add a credit card with a manual approval code:

FPCCAX37314496635311004/120X/N1111

This adds a credit card form of payment with a manual approval code attached. The /N1111 portion records the approval code supplied by the card processor or the airline when the transaction could not be authorised automatically.

Multiple Forms of Payment

To record more than one form of payment, separate each method with a plus sign:

FPCASH+CHECK EUR 200.50

This adds multiple forms of payment — cash and a check for EUR 200.50. The amount can be specified for each method so the system knows how much was paid with each instrument.

When to Use FP

Use FP when you need to specify the payment method before ticket issuance. The appropriate form of payment must be entered in the PNR before using the ticketing command. Typical scenarios include:

Cash sales at the counter where the customer pays directly.
Credit card payments, including American Express, Visa, Mastercard, and others.
Card transactions where a manual approval code was obtained.
Split payments combining cash, check, and card in a single transaction.
Corporate accounts where a specific card or payment reference is required.

How FP Fits Into the Ticketing Workflow

A typical ticketing session using FP might look like this:

Retrieve the PNR and price the itinerary.
Review the fare with TQT to confirm the amount due.
Enter FPCASH or the appropriate credit card or combined entry.
Verify the FP line was accepted in the PNR.
Correct any element if needed with TTK and clear the change flag with TTF.
Issue the ticket with TTP.

Important: The form of payment must be entered before ticketing. For credit card sales, the card number and expiry date must be correct — a wrong digit will cause the payment to be declined or the ticket to be flagged during settlement.

Remember that the form of payment recorded on the original ticket is also needed when processing a reissue or refund. Keep the FP entry accurate from the start to avoid issues later.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does FPCASH mean?

It adds cash as the form of payment for the ticket.

How do I add a credit card form of payment?

Use the format FPCCAX37314496635311004/120X, which includes the card type, card number, and expiry date. Add /N1111 for a manual approval code.

Can I record more than one form of payment?

Yes. Separate each method with a plus sign, for example FPCASH+CHECK EUR 200.50.

Conclusion

The FP command records how a ticket will be paid for, and it must be entered before ticketing can proceed. It supports cash sales with FPCASH, credit card transactions with the card number and expiry date, manual approval codes for cards that cannot be authorised automatically, and multiple payment methods combined in a single entry. Because the form of payment is transmitted to the airline and reported through the BSP, accuracy is essential — a single wrong digit in a card number can cause a decline or a settlement issue. Paired with FXP, TQT, TTK, and TTP, the FP command completes the ticketing workflow and ensures payment is captured correctly every time.