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Diagram comparing the three levels of payment-card tokenization: static, semi-dynamic and dynamic

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What Are the Levels of Tokenization?

Generating a token from the card number is essential to the security of payments made with mobile devices. The level of tokenization used depends on the need and on how critical the token is. Static tokenization: the token is generated once and stored in a database.

Diagram illustrating the tokenization and detokenization process for card payments

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What Are Tokenization and Detokenization?

Tokenization generates secure data from a credit card number, using specific algorithms, for use during authorization. In CNP transactions, it removes the risk of storing or compromising the original card number.

Illustration showing the reasons a bank may terminate a merchant agreement

Merchant & POS

Under What Circumstances Is a Merchant Agreement Terminated?

Banks check merchants against a termination list before issuing a POS device. Learn the main reasons, such as counterfeit card acceptance, excessive chargebacks, and fraud, that can lead a bank to terminate a merchant agreement.

Illustration of a new-generation smart cash register combining a fiscal device and a POS terminal

Merchant & POS

What You Need to Know About Smart Cash Registers (OKC)

A smart cash register is a new-generation, IP-based payment recording device that integrates a cash register with a POS terminal. It combines fiscal devices and POS devices in a single unit and transmits data to the Ministry of Finance in real time.

Payment card being checked against a card recovery bulletin of problem cards

Merchant & POS

What Is a Card Recovery Bulletin (Card Protection Bulletin)?

A Card Recovery Bulletin is a list of problem cards (lost, stolen, expired, over-limit, counterfeit or otherwise flagged) published by card schemes such as Visa or MasterCard. It shows whether a card number is listed on the date of purchase.

Old mechanical credit card imprinter machine used to transfer embossed card details onto a sales slip

Merchant & POS

What Is an Imprinter?

An imprinter is the name given to devices that transfer all the information embossed on a credit card onto a paper sales receipt. Before POS terminals, it was commonly used by merchants for authorization transactions.

Illustration representing PIN Transaction Security (PTS) certified payment devices

Merchant & POS

What is PIN Transaction Security (PTS)?

PIN Transaction Security (PTS) verifies that card data and PIN information are used for a payment transaction. It is a set of modular evaluation requirements managed by the PCI Security Standards Council for PIN-accepting terminals.