Merchant & POS
What is On-Us Leakage?
On-Us Leakage is a term used in the world of payment systems. On-us means the card-issuing bank and the POS-acquiring bank are the same. So what does on-us leakage mean in this context?
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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.
Credit Card
What Is BKM Online (BOL)?
BKM Online is the web-based electronic system that enables communication and information sharing between BKM and its members, including documents, reports, services and work calendars, according to user permissions.
ATM
Are Fees Charged for ATM Transactions Between Public Banks?
With a protocol signed on 04.04.2018, Türkiye's public banks launched the “Free Shared ATM Use” system, allowing their customers to use each other's ATMs free of charge for many transactions.
Merchant & POS
What Does Loading Parameters onto a POS Mean?
Loading parameters onto a POS transfers BIN lists, key data, and refund/cancellation authorizations from the management system onto the terminal. Learn how and when it happens.
Payment Systems
Basic Terms Used in Payment Systems
Although many important terms are used in payment systems, the expressions below are its cornerstones — the ABCs of payment systems, so to speak. Issuer: the credit card company, usually a bank, that issues the card and tracks debt, credit, bonus points, and other services for the customer.
Credit Card
What Is TROY?
TROY, announced by the Interbank Card Center (BKM) in September 2015, is a card scheme like VISA, MasterCard, or AMEX. It takes its name from the initials of its Turkish slogan meaning 'Turkey's Payment Method'.
Credit Card
BKM Card Usage Survey
According to a survey by the Interbank Card Center measuring card usage habits in Turkey, card usage is increasing every day. Credit card preference rose from 61% in 2015 to 68% in 2017, while cash preference fell from 35% to 27%.
Credit Card
What is Stand-In Authorization?
In the standard authorization flow, the transaction is initiated by the acquirer (POS bank) and forwarded to the issuer (card-issuing institution). The process is completed once the issuer responds. However, this isn't always possible; when the issuer fails to respond, BKM steps in...