There are three ways to add a program using Control Center:

• Create a program (this is the default method) from a template for the type of account.
• Make a clone of an existing program, using the same details and settings.
• Upload a JSON file that was created from an export of an existing program (see Export and import programs.

Add a program from a template

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Control Center provides a template for the following program types:

• Credit: For programs that manage revolving credit accounts. Customers borrow up to a credit limit, repay over time, and borrow again.
• Debit: For programs that manage debit accounts, where money is immediately withdrawn upon making a purchase.
• Prepaid: For programs that manage prepaid cards, where funds are loaded in advance to pay for a specific service (such as public transportation or food and beverages).
• Current accounts:For programs that manage the accounts that manage everyday financial transactions (such as checking accounts).
• Internal accounts: For programs that manage the accounts used within an institution for internal purposes rather than for transactions with external parties.
• Correspondent accounts: For programs that manage accounts that banks use provide financial services to another bank. This allows banks to operate in foreign countries without having a physical presence.

For each program type, you also must specify a card network integration (either Full balance or Zero balance). For more information, refer to Full balance versus Zero balance integration .

To add a program from a template:

1. From the main menu, select Organization > Programs.

2. On the Programs screen, select Create program.

3. Select the template for the type of program you want, and then select Next.

4. On the Program details screen, enter program attributes such as the program name, BIN and range, and time zone.

5. For debit program types only, choose whether the program will issue physical cards.

6. For debit and credit program types, do the following:

   1. Select the card brand (such as Visa or Mastercard).
   2. Select one of the following card network integration types:
      1. Full balance if you want Pismo to manage most of the processes, including customers’ balances and credit limits yourself.
      2. Zero balance if you want Pismo to manage some processes, but prefer to manage customer account balances and credit limits yourself.
      3. Enter the BIN (ID number of the institution that issues the card) and BIN range (range of card numbers that can be issued to customers).

7. Select Next.

8. On the Review screen, confirm your settings and select Finish.

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Your request is processed in the background. When completed, Control Center sends you a notification. In the meantime, your new program displays on the Programs screen with the status Processing.