Are Blackbaud Merchant Services (BBMS) Authorization codes unique to each transaction?

Blackbaud Merchant Services (BBMS) returns an authorization code that is generally six digits with a combination of letters and numbers. Are these codes unique or are duplicate authorization codes possible?

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The Authorization Code or Gateway Result Code is not always unique. The same codes are not used often, but it is possible to have duplicates. When a unique identification number is necessary, the Transaction ID can be referenced. The Transaction ID is not duplicated and is unique to the specific record.

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