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Chargebacks: A Survival Guide

Cardfellow

Visa Chargeback Reason Codes In 2018, Visa consolidated its list of reason codes into 4 categories: fraud, authorization, processing errors, and consumer disputes. Declined Authorization 11.3: No Authorization 12.1: Declined Authorization 11.3: No Authorization 12.1: Declined Authorization 11.3:

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Detecting NFC Relay and Ghost Tap Attacks Using Metadata and Real-Time Rules

Finextra

Key metadata signals to monitor include: POS Entry Mode: Every card transaction includes an entry mode code (how the card data was obtained: EMV chip, contactless, magstripe, e-commerce, etc.). Inconsistencies here, like a supposed chip transaction that actually came through magstripe data can reveal relay misuse or skimming.

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Everything You Need to Know About Credit Card Processing

Stax

In this context, they accept the funds from the sale once a card is authorized and deposit them into the business’ bank account. The terminal then contacts the credit card processing company for authorization. Step 3: The card is authorized. Typically, card transactions are authorized in less than a minute.

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Fedwire Migration: The Final ISO 20022 Milestone?

Finextra

This follows the migration of CHIPS, another US high-value domestic and international payments system, to ISO 20022 in April 2022. External This content is provided by an external author without editing by Finextra. It expresses the views and opinions of the author. It expresses the views and opinions of the author.

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The Anatomy of a Credit Card Transaction

Clearly Payments

It occurs in a matter of seconds but consists of multiple stages, from authorization to settlement. Stage 1: Authorization Authorization is the initial step where the transaction is approved or declined. Card Network Communicates with Issuer : The card network forwards the request to the issuing bank for authorization.

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Payment Gateway vs Payment Processor: What You Need to Know

Stax

A payment gateway is a technology that authorizes and processes payments between buyers and sellers by securely transmitting payment data. Example: With a payment processor and POS terminal, the transaction is encrypted by the terminal reading the EMV chip. Q: When should I use a Payment Processor?

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Scrapping the £100 Contactless Limit: What It Means for Consumers, Merchants and Security

The Fintech Times

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is reviewing whether the 100 contactless limit should be removed or increased, aiming to give consumers and businesses more flexibility while keeping fraud protections in place. Only 11 per cent chose Chip & PIN.