Merchant & POS
The POS Didn't Print a Slip After a Transaction. What Should You Do?
No slip printed after a POS transaction? Here's how to check whether the transaction actually went through and what steps to take if the receipt never came out.
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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.
Credit Card
Is Your Card Making Purchases Without Your Knowledge?
While reviewing your credit card statement, you suddenly notice a transaction you never made. What would you think? Is your card going shopping while you sleep? Let's look at how this can happen and what to do about it.
Online & Authorization
What are Bank EFT Codes?
Below are the EFT codes of banks located within Turkey, which are used both during the payment systems authorization stage (Field 32) and in banking transactions.
Online & Authorization
What are EMV Tags?
In EMV, data is stored in Tag-Length-Value (TLV) format, and it is carried between the card, the POS terminal, and the authorization system in this same format. This post lists every EMV Tag, its type, and its description.
Merchant & POS
How Does a POS Device Detect Foreign Cards?
A POS is a functional device with its own dedicated software, customized according to the authorization system of the bank it is connected to, that accepts credit or debit cards. So, banks abroad launch dozens of new card products every day…
Merchant & POS
What Is a Batch Number?
The batch number is kept on the POS, incremented by 1 at each end of day, used to transfer transactions to the merchant account and for reconciliation. It's tracked on both the POS and the bank's system.
Credit Card
Why do the points I earn differ between transactions made with my card?
You may have noticed that the same transaction amount earns different reward points when paid with a credit card. Have you ever wondered why? The points a card earns are managed within the card bank's authorization system.
Laws & Regulations
What is the Regulation on Information Systems of Banks and Electronic Banking Services?
The Regulation on Information Systems of Banks and Electronic Banking Services sets the minimum procedures and principles for managing bank information systems, providing electronic banking services and managing related risks, along with the required information systems controls.
Credit Card
What does it mean for a card transaction to expire?
Due to how payment systems work, authorization is obtained for a transaction first. For a Not Onus transaction (different card and POS banks), the system waits for it to arrive via the clearing incoming file. If it does not arrive within about a week, the transaction expires.
Online & Authorization
What are the Transaction Code (TC) Types Used in the Clearing System?
In payment systems, the term transaction refers to the operations performed. Each transaction has its own distinct characteristics. For example, a Sale made from a POS differs from a Sale Cancellation or a Cash Withdrawal made from an ATM.
Laws & Regulations
Some Powers of the BRSA Transferred to the CBRT
Turkey is rapidly implementing the items in the 11th Development Plan for a fintech ecosystem with equal opportunity. Under the approved law amendment, some BRSA powers over payment services and e-money companies were transferred to the CBRT, making it the single authority in payments.