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What to Know About Tokenization

Basis Theory

Today, we can tokenize anything from credit card primary account numbers (PAN) to one-time debit card transactions or social security numbers. As a merchant, to understand tokenization for your own benefit, it’s critical to understand: What tokenization is, why it’s important for payments, and how it compares to encryption.

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A Complete Guide to Securely Process Credit Cards in Sage 100

EBizCharge

As data breaches evolve and advance, a robust payment processing system that protects sensitive financial information is essential. For companies using Sage 100, understanding how to process credit cards securely is not just an option it’s a necessity.

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How PCI DSS Compliance Protects Australian Businesses from Data Breaches?

VISTA InfoSec

million credit card users in Australia, along with 43.77 million actively issued debit cards? These figures reflect Australia’s heavy reliance on digital payments and card-based transactions for everyday purchases and online commerce. Protecting cardholder data: Encrypting sensitive data during transmission.

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How are Interchange Fees Calculated?

Stax

In 2023, 27% of all point-of-sale (POS) payments were made using credit cards while 23% were made with debit cards. A survey by Forbes Advisor also revealed that 33% of consumers prefer to use credit cards as they’re safer than carrying cash. Credit card companies also use them to fund rewards programs.

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What Are Virtual Terminals? A Guide for Businesses

EBizCharge

A virtual terminal is a cloud-based software application merchants can use to process credit card payments online. Unlike traditional methods, it doesn’t require a physical card reader, making it ideal for card-not-present (CNP) transactions. What is a virtual terminal?

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PNC Bank Launches PNC Mobile Accept®, A New Pay-As-You-Go Payment Processing Solution for Micro Businesses

Fintech Finance

The solution boasts enhanced features like tax-and-tip functionality, cardholder data encryption, and near real-time transaction tracking, bringing consumer-grade ease to business-grade payments.

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Accepting Online Payments with Internet Merchant Accounts

EBizCharge

This account is typically integrated with a payment gateway, which is responsible for the safe transmission of transaction data. By enabling credit card payments, eCommerce businesses can cater to a broader customer base and enhance their sales opportunities. Data encryption: Data is encrypted and sent to the payment processor.