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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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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.). External This content is provided by an external author without editing by Finextra. It expresses the views and opinions of the author.

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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. EMV Liability Shift Counterfeit Fraud 10.2: EMV Liability Shift Non-Counterfeit Fraud 10.3: Declined Authorization 11.3: No Authorization 12.1:

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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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The Ultimate Guide to Accepting Credit Card Payments

Stax

The process begins from the moment the customer makes a card payment to the point when the transaction is authorized and settled. Both dipping and tapping require an EMV chip card that generates a unique one-time code for every transaction. That adds an extra layer of security. This can be done through various channels.

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Alipay Tap: How Alipay’s New NFC Experience Is Redefining Offline Payments in China

Finextra

Tap to Interact” may not replace QR codes or EMV NFC in the short term, but it introduces a lightweight, extensible, and user-friendly method to bring digital engagement into physical spaces—especially in markets where app ecosystems dominate over card networks. It expresses the views and opinions of the author. What Comes Next?