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What is a BIN in Payment Processing

Clearly Payments

In payment processing, one component of the payment processing tech stack involving credit or debit cards is the Bank Identification Number or BIN. Card Network : Indicates the card brand, such as Visa, Mastercard, or American Express, helping processors verify the card’s compatibility with their systems.

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Wallet wars: How digital payments are reshaping finance

The Payments Association

According to Yaccarino, the partnership will allow for secure and instant funding to users X Wallet via Visa Direct, connecting to their debit cards and allowing for peer-to-peer payments. Limit data collection and sharing in compliance with privacy laws such as the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).

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Deep Dive: Credit Unions Work To Keep Members’ Data Private

PYMNTS

A recent hack against Pennsylvania-based convenience store chain Wawa exposed credit and debit card credentials issued by hundreds of local credit unions. Proper implementation of the CCPA will go a long way toward building members’ trust in their CUs by protecting their personal data from theft.

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Chargeback Rules: What Laws & Regulations Govern the Dispute Process?

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The Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA) Enacted in 1978, EFTA regulates bank responses to consumer complaints and sets liability limits for lost or stolen debit cards. While it currently affects EU-based merchants, similar regulations, like the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), are being considered in other jurisdictions.

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Payment Trends to Watch For in 2021

Payment Savvy

Real-time payments offer a solution to delayed payment options like ACH transactions, credit cards, debit cards, checks, etc. For instance, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) requires companies serving in California that earn at least $25 million in revenue annually to comply with its requirements or pay hefty fines.

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Recurring Billing: Definition, How it Works, and Best Practices

Stax

Upon agreeing to these terms, the merchant is authorized to process automatic payments from the customer’s credit card, debit card, or bank account. That schedule could be monthly, quarterly, annual, or any other agreed interval.