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Diagram illustrating the TLV (Tag-Length-Value) data structure

Online & Authorization

What is TLV (Tag-Length-Value)?

TLV is a data storage method used to speed up the parsing of data. For example, reading data from a card's chip at a POS and carrying it through authorization uses the TLV structure.

Example of a parcel barcode label used in courier shipments

Courier & Delivery

What Is a Parcel Barcode Number and Why Is It Used?

A parcel barcode number, as the name suggests, is a barcode specific to a parcel, printed on it so that deliveries with similar characteristics can be sent in a separate parcel. It is produced in accordance with EAN-13 standards, like a regular barcode.

BKM Central POS Database (MPV) illustration

Merchant & POS

What Is MPV (Central POS Database)?

MPV stands for Merkezi POS Veritabanı (Central POS Database), BKM's shared database of all POS terminals operated by its card-accepting members, used for support, statistics, fraud analysis and the Common POS Management System.