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Issuer data and BIN definitions on POS terminals

Merchant & POS

Why Are Issuer Data Definitions Important?

The most important part of issuer data definitions is that they are built around your own bank's or institution's developments and application flows. Missing BINs can break installments, rewards and routing on POS devices.

BKM API BIN list update illustration

Payment System Institutions

What Is the BKM API?

Thanks to the API developed by BKM, BKM Express member merchants can automatically update the BIN lists of cards issued by all banks in Türkiye and offer installments and reward points more efficiently.

Cryptocurrency mining concept illustration showing mining hardware and blockchain blocks

Cryptocurrency

What Is Cryptocurrency Mining?

Mining is the production of cryptocurrency through hardware and software, as well as the recording and confirmation of cryptocurrency transfers. Because block difficulty rises with each new unit, mining requires very powerful processors.

Apple Card installment payment feature illustration

Payment Systems

Is Apple Card preparing for installment payments?

Global technology companies' interest in payment systems keeps growing every day. According to reports, Apple has begun planning work on infrastructure to accept installment payments with Apple Card, letting users pay in monthly installments.

Calendar illustrating a credit card statement closing date

Credit Card

What is the Statement Closing Date?

Credit cards have replaced cash in daily life. Although preferred for installments and reward points, they offer many benefits when used correctly, but uncontrolled spending and late payments can cause serious problems.

Illustration representing credit card loyalty points and rewards

Merchant & POS

What are Loyalty Points?

Loyalty points are promotional rewards banks give customers for credit card transactions, tracked on a card/customer basis. Banks charge merchants a commission on POS transactions, and some share part of that commission with cardholders as points.

Illustration of a co-branded credit card combining a bank and a commercial brand

Credit Card

What is a Co-Branded Card?

A co-branded card is a card offered by two or more organizations: one the issuing financial institution, the other a non-financial commercial brand (there may be more than one), such as an airline, hotel, or retail chain.

Diagram illustrating how bank fraud detection systems analyze transactions

Fraud

How Do Fraud Applications Work?

Fraud management is used to detect possible fraud on customer accounts and provides additional security for transactions when necessary, making it one of the top priorities for banks.

Virtual POS online card payment illustration

Merchant & POS

What Are the Benefits of a Virtual POS for Merchants?

A virtual POS is a payment platform that enables online payments by credit or debit card. Banks also give merchants interfaces for mail order, pre-authorization, cancellations and refunds.

Logos of various international payment card schemes

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.

Warning illustration about a fake social media gift points scam targeting card details

Credit Card

Congratulations, You Won Gift Points..

A real attempted card fraud story: a fake Facebook friend request, a promise of free bank points, and a request for card number, expiry date and CVV2. Here is what happened and how to protect yourself.