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submit_for_settlement

Submit a previously authorized transaction for settlement via submitTransactionForSettlement. Unlike capture_transaction (captureTransaction), this marks the transaction for the next settlement batch and supports optional order id / descriptor overrides.

How to control submit_for_settlement ↓

What submit_for_settlement does on Mcp Afip

AI agents use submit_for_settlement to commit financial operations through Mcp Afip — usually the final step of a payment, billing, or trading workflow. A call moves real money.

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Why submit_for_settlement needs a policy

This tool finalizes a financial transaction by submitting it for settlement, directly committing financial obligations. Settlement is irreversible and results in actual money movement, making this a Financial category tool with critical severity.

From the tool's definition Submit a previously authorized transaction for settlement via submitTransactionForSettlement... marks the transaction for the next settlement batch

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access submit_for_settlement gives an agent:

How to control submit_for_settlement

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Mcp Afip, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for submit_for_settlement:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "submit_for_settlement": {
      "deny_if": [
        {
          "conditions": [],
          "on_deny": "Requires human approval."
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

Any call to submit_for_settlement is blocked until a human approves it. The rest of the server keeps working.

  1. Create a free account and register Mcp Afip — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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Questions about submit_for_settlement

What does the submit_for_settlement tool do? +

Submit a previously authorized transaction for settlement via submitTransactionForSettlement. Unlike capture_transaction (captureTransaction), this marks the transaction for the next settlement batch and supports optional order id / descriptor overrides. It is categorised as a Financial tool in the Mcp Afip MCP Server, which means it involves financial transactions. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on submit_for_settlement? +

Register the Mcp Afip MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for submit_for_settlement: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Mcp Afip. Nothing to install.

What risk level is submit_for_settlement? +

submit_for_settlement is a Financial tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit submit_for_settlement? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the submit_for_settlement rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block submit_for_settlement completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for submit_for_settlement. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides submit_for_settlement? +

submit_for_settlement is provided by the Mcp Afip MCP server (codespar/mcp-dev-latam). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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