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Understanding Payment Processing Terminology Glossary for Merchants

PayHawk

Address Verification Service (AVS) A fraud prevention tool that checks the billing address provided by the cardholder against the address on file with the card issuer. Approval Code A code provided by the payment processor to indicate that a transaction has been approved.

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Expense Reconciliation: Step-by-Step Guide

Nanonets

Outsourced Reconciliation Some businesses choose to outsource their expense reconciliation tasks to third-party service providers. Outsourced reconciliation services typically involve sending expense data to a specialised firm or accounting service, which handles the reconciliation process on behalf of the business.