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Diagram illustrating how parameters such as BIN lists and keys are loaded onto a POS terminal

Merchant & POS

What Does Loading Parameters onto a POS Mean?

Loading parameters onto a POS transfers BIN lists, key data, and refund/cancellation authorizations from the management system onto the terminal. Learn how and when it happens.

Diagram showing different types of POS terminals used for card payments

Merchant & POS

What Is a POS (Point of Sale)?

Virtual or electronic authorization devices connected to a bank, used by merchants to accept card payments. The term comes from the English phrase Point of Sale. Covers POS types by communication method, their advantages, who can use one, and the transactions a POS can perform.

Illustration representing a foreign currency POS transaction

Payment Systems

What is Foreign Currency POS? What are the key points?

Foreign Currency POS is the POS software that lets merchants process transactions in a foreign currency. Terminals without it can only collect payments in Turkish lira. It comes in two common forms: Multicurrency POS and DCC POS (Dynamic Currency Conversion).

Virtual POS (VPOS) online payment interface screenshot

Merchant & POS

What is VPOS (Virtual POS)?

VPOS (Virtual POS) is the software-based, security-enhanced equivalent of the physical POS devices used for card payments at merchants, used for purchases made over the internet. It is also known as Virtual POS. VPOS is not issued to individual customers.

Virtual POS payment system diagram for online card transactions

Merchant & POS

What Is Virtual POS?

Virtual POS is the software-based, security-enhanced equivalent of the physical POS devices used for card payments at merchants, designed for online shopping. It is not issued to individual customers, only to sole proprietorships, companies, or foundations and associations.

Collection POS web-based payment management dashboard

Merchant & POS

What is a Collection POS?

A Collection POS is a secure, web-based payment platform through which businesses and institutions manage their collections and generate the reports they need. Many similar products exist on the market under different names.

Merchant choosing between a bank POS and a virtual POS service

Merchant & POS

Is it mandatory to work with a bank to get a POS terminal?

The answer depends on the type of POS terminal. A physical POS (GPRS, Dial-Up, IP, or cash-register POS) requires working with a bank. A virtual POS can also be obtained from a payment institution without a separate bank agreement.

Illustration of a multicurrency POS terminal supporting multiple foreign currencies

Merchant & POS

What Is a MultiCurrency POS?

Multicurrency POS refers to POS devices that can process transactions in foreign currencies (USD, EUR, GBP, etc.) in addition to Turkish Lira. Merchants using a MultiCurrency POS can process transactions in different currencies for international cardholders.

Payment terminal running multiple bank applications as a shared POS

Payment Systems

What is a shared POS? Key points for projects and testing

A shared POS is a bank or institution terminal that can host more than one application. This post covers the software, APN and authorization steps, and the key test scenarios to cover in a shared POS project.