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Accepting Online Payments with Internet Merchant Accounts

EBizCharge

Fraud detection and security tools: Merchant accounts often include tools and standards to prevent fraud and enhance security, including Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI-DSS). Once the payment processor receives the encrypted data, it communicates with the customer’s bank to authorize the transaction.

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Understanding Payment Processing Terminology Glossary for Merchants

PayHawk

Address Verification System (AVS) A system that compares the billing address provided by the cardholder with the address on file with the card issuer to verify the authenticity of a transaction. Credit Limit The maximum amount that a cardholder can charge within their credit range.