Merchant & POS
What Is a PIN Pad Device?
A PIN pad lets cardholders safely enter their PIN during POS transactions and lets contactless cards be tapped to transfer card data to the POS. Here is how it works.
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Merchant & POS
What Does a Restricted/Prohibited MCC Mean?
The MCC code, or Merchant Category Code, is a 4-digit code used to classify merchants. Some MCC codes are restricted or prohibited, and POS terminals or card transactions may be blocked when such a code is used.
Credit Card
Where are the Troy and Discover logos printed on Discover-enabled Troy cards?
Troy is Turkey's national payment system scheme, short for "Turkiye's Payment Method." When Troy cards first launched, they could only be used domestically. A partnership with Discover later made it possible to use Troy cards abroad as well.
Credit Card
What Are National and International Payment Schemes?
In the world of payment systems, just as credit cards are an indispensable product, a payment scheme is indispensable for credit cards. When a credit card product is launched, the scheme it will be issued under is decided first.
Merchant & POS
What Is 'In-house' in the World of Payment Systems?
In-house is a term widely used in the world of payment systems. It means that payment systems applications are managed end-to-end within the bank's own systems, both in terms of code and process.
Clearing
What are the Clearing Types?
In card transactions via POS/ATM, when the card-issuing bank differs from the POS/ATM bank (Not Onus), the transaction is subject to clearing. Below, POS can also mean ATM. Is the clearing system a single type? No...
Credit Card
Instant Card Issuance vs. Bulk Card Printing: A Comparison
For customers to use credit or ATM cards, the cards must first be printed. Here are the advantages and disadvantages of instant issuance and bulk printing, the two methods banks prefer.
Credit Card
How Does a Business Card Work?
A business card is a card corporate companies use to manage their financial transactions. The application is made in the company's name, and a virtual primary card that is not physically printed is created for the company. Additional cards are then issued to users.
Debit Card
What Is a Commercial Debit Card?
A debit-featured card issued to a sole proprietorship, a commercial company, or a foundation/association is called a commercial debit card. Operationally, it is no different from a personal debit (ATM) card. It has its own limit, status, and user.
Payment Systems
What is BKM (Interbank Card Center)?
BKM, short for Interbank Card Center, is a legal entity established in 1990 with contributions from 13 public and private Turkish banks to provide clearing and settlement for cards.
Credit Card
Differences Between a Credit Card and a Debit Card
Although debit cards and credit cards look similar in appearance, there are fundamental differences between them, from cash advances to installments and security.
Merchant & POS
What Is an MCC Code Used For?
Since the MCC code is a merchant's category code, it's critical for the checks performed during merchant onboarding and authorization, including campaigns and restrictions.