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Illustration explaining OTP one-time password verification

Security

What Is OTP (One-Time Password)?

These are passwords generated for one-time use and sent to the cardholder's phone to verify card transactions in payment systems. The password sent during a 3D Secure transaction is a common example.

Example of a 3D Secure verification screen displaying a Personal Assurance Message

Security

What is PAM (Personal Assurance Message)?

PAM (Personal Assurance Message) is a message that users set up for 3D Secure transactions. It appears on the password screen during checkout and confirms to the user that the screen truly comes from their own bank.

Architecture of 3DS 1.0 compared with 3DS 2.0, showing the issuer, interoperability and acquirer domains

Security

What Is 3D Secure 2.0?

Before 3D Secure 2.0, let's explain what 3D Secure is. 3D Secure is a two-layer payment authentication system that protects both the cardholder and the merchant in online payments. First released by Visa in 1999, it was later adopted by other card schemes…

Diagram illustrating the difference between Online PIN and Offline PIN verification in card payments

Payment Systems

What are Online and Offline PIN? Can PIN be bypassed?

Online PIN is verified by the card-issuing institution through the message itself, while Offline PIN is verified on the chip. This article explains the difference and when PIN bypass is allowed.