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The Anatomy of a Credit Card Transaction

Clearly Payments

Key Participants in a Credit Card Transaction In the world of credit card payments, a set of participants ensures each transaction flows smoothly, from the moment you swipe, tap, or click “purchase” to when the merchant receives their payment. Participant Role in Transaction Cardholder Uses a credit card to make a purchase.

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How To Find the Best Payment Gateway for Your Business in 2025

EBizCharge

Overall, the payment gateway acts as a secure bridge that encrypts sensitive data, such as credit card details, to ensure the transaction is processed safely and efficiently.

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What Are Merchant Category Codes (MCCs)?

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Specialized reward programs: MCCs allow credit card users to participate in specialized reward programs. Tax reporting and compliance: MCCs aid in tax reporting and compliance with regulatory bodies like Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML).

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Addressing Threat Prioritization Challenges Within the Financial Payments Industry

Fintech Weekly

At the recent Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) Community Meetings in North America and Europe, the premiere conference for everything related to the payment card and financial payment industry, several topics were top of mind for participants and attendees.

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Understanding Interchange Fees: A Canadian Merchant’s Guide

Clearly Payments

Merchants should stay informed about any regulatory changes within their region and actively participate in industry discussions or advocacy groups to influence policies that may impact their costs.

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MeaWallet Launches Mea Card Gateway: a Secure and Flexible Platform for Handling Payment Card Data

Fintech Finance

By providing a seamless and secure bridge, it simplifies the integration of payment processing across diverse platforms, reducing complexity and costs for businesses. End users will have enhanced security, participation in rewards programmes, and the assurance of card data processed through a secure and compliant gateway.

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PCI Security Council Targets Data Breach Trends

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The PCI Security Standards Council said on Thursday (April 28) that it has published a new version of its data security standard (DSS), geared toward data protection before, during and after transactions take place. A significant change in PCI DSS 3.2 This version, 3.2, now replaces 3.1,