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Embossed Card

An embossed card is a credit or debit card that has raised lettering or designs that provide a tactile feel or raised surface. These designs can include the cardholder’s name, the card number, or other information. Embossed cards are often used for security reasons, as they are difficult to forge or counterfeit.

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Merchant Discount Rate

Sure, here’s a breakdown of the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR): Definition:The Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) is a charge levied by payment processors on merchants for processing credit and debit card transactions. It’s incorporated into the overall cost of accepting cards, and varies based on the type of card, transaction volume, and other factors. Components:The MDR […]

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Minimum Spend

Definition: The minimum spend is the minimum amount of money that must be spent in order to qualify for a particular benefit or reward. Examples: A credit card offering cash back on purchases of $500 or more. A loyalty program requiring a minimum spend of $250 to earn rewards. A store offering free shipping on […]

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Open Loop Card

An open-loop card is a payment card that does not require a PIN number for authentication. Instead, the card issuer verifies the cardholder’s identity by checking the card number and expiration date against a database of valid cards. Open-loop cards are commonly used in North America, where they are typically accepted at all merchants that […]

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Cardholder Agreement

CARDHOLDER AGREEMENT Effective Date: [Date] Between: [Cardholder’s Name] (“Cardholder”) and [Issuing Bank’s Name] (“Bank”) Subject: Cardholder Agreement for [Card Type] Card I. General Terms: This Cardholder Agreement (“Agreement”) applies to the Cardholder’s use of the [Card Type] card (“Card”) issued by the Bank. The Cardholder is responsible for all unauthorized use of the Card. The […]

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Credit Card Encryption

Credit Card Encryption Credit card encryption is a security process that safeguards sensitive credit card information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. This encryption occurs both during transmission and storage. Encryption Methods: 1. Transport Layer Security (TLS) Protocol:– TLS is a cryptographic protocol that ensures secure communication between web servers and clients.- It uses SSL/TLS […]

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Merchant Category Codes (Mcc)

Merchant Category Codes (MCC) Merchant Category Codes (MCC) are three-digit numerical codes used by credit card processors to categorize businesses into specific industry categories. They are used to facilitate transaction routing, fraud detection, and reporting. Categories: MCCs are divided into 13 categories, including: Retail: Grocery stores, department stores, clothing stores, etc. Services: Restaurants, hotels, transportation, […]

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Batch Credit Card Processing

Batch Credit Card Processing Batch credit card processing is a type of credit card processing that groups transactions together and processes them as a single batch at a specific time. This is in contrast to real-time credit card processing, which processes each transaction individually as it occurs. Key Features of Batch Credit Card Processing: Grouped […]

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Floor Limit

Definition: A floor limit is a limit on the value of a variable that can take on at most a certain value, known as the floor or lower bound. Explanation: In programming languages, a floor limit is typically implemented using a conditional statement that checks if the variable value is below the floor limit. If […]

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