Merchant & POS
What Is Card Storage?
Card storage is a system, secured with PCI DSS certification, for storing credit and debit card details safely. It saves consumers from entering their card details again and again on frequent purchases.
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Credit Card
A Different Combo Card Experience: Union Bank RuPay Combo Card
A look at the Union Bank RuPay combo card, an unusual design with two chips, two card numbers, two CVV2 values, two magnetic stripes, and two payment schemes combining credit and debit card functions.
Credit Card
What Is iCVV? How Is It Generated?
iCVV stands for Integrated Circuit Card Verification Value. To prevent fraud, it is a CVV value generated similarly to the card's track data and stored on the card's chip. Visa uses the term iCVV; MasterCard and American Express use their own equivalents.
Credit Card
What is a Dynamic Card Security Code (CSC)?
It is a CVV2/CVC2 code that changes every few minutes instead of the static code printed on the back of a credit card, aimed at reducing fraud risk in CNP (Card Not Present) transactions.
Chargeback
How to Reduce Chargebacks (For Cardholders)
A chargeback is when a cardholder asks the issuing bank to refund a transaction made without their knowledge. It cannot be prevented entirely, but simple precautions can minimize the risk. Here is how the process works and what cardholders should do.
HSM & Security
What Is an HSM? What Is It Used For?
HSM, short for Hardware Security Module, is specialized security hardware built to store sensitive cryptographic keys in a physical environment and to perform cryptographic operations in the most secure way.
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.
Credit Card
What Is a CNP (Card Not Present) Transaction?
CNP refers to a transaction made through a website or a company's own app payment page, where the card is not read by any device and its details are entered manually. It is short for Card Not Present.
Credit Card
What Should I Do If My Card Details Are Copied?
Card copying usually happens with magnetic stripe debit cards. As soon as you notice your card details have been copied, you can close the card, renew it or change its PIN.
Credit Card
What is a Virtual Card?
A credit card number created based on a credit card, not physically printed, usable in all virtual purchases (mail order, e-commerce, etc.). It is generated instantly upon request, usable right away, created with a zero limit, and free of charge.
Credit Card
Do I have to use my physical card when shopping?
In the early years of credit cards, using the card physically was mandatory. With the internet and new technologies, we can now pay with only the card details, 3D Secure and contactless NFC payments, even without the card in hand.
Credit Card
What do I need to do to use my card for e-commerce transactions?
First, your card must be enabled for e-commerce transactions, with domestic and international authorizations usually managed separately. Second, your card must be eligible for 3D Secure transactions.