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Diagram showing the BKM TechPOS merchant and POS management infrastructure

Merchant & POS

Is BKM TechPOS Advantageous?

BKM TechPOS is a merchant and POS management infrastructure provided by BKM. Banks need to allocate physical/virtual/ECR POS terminals to merchants in order to establish a merchant relationship with their corporate or sole-proprietor customers.

Diagram of symmetric key types used in payment systems

HSM & Security

Types of Symmetric Keys

In the world of payment systems, keys and their uses are important for transferring information from one place to another, storing information, and securing authorization and scripting steps. Key types are divided into six categories based on their purpose.

Diagram of a partial authorization where an issuer approves only part of the requested amount

Merchant & POS

What Are the Partial Authorization Requirements for an Acquirer Bank?

Partial authorization lets an issuer approve part of the requested amount when the card lacks the full balance, with the rest paid another way. This post covers the technical, receipt, clearing, reconciliation, merchant and certification requirements for acquirers.

Virtual currency versus electronic money

Payment Institutions & E-Money

Are Virtual Currency and Electronic Money the Same?

No. Virtual currency is a digital representation of value not issued by any central bank, credit institution or e-money institution. Electronic money is defined in Turkish law and is tied to an electronic money institution.

Credit card with digital security code animation

Credit Card

What is dCVV2?

Most of us are familiar with CVV2/CVC2 - the security code on the back of a card, usually three digits. So what is dCVV2? Here's how dynamic CVV technology works and why Visa introduced it for online payments.

MasterCard Identity Check logo and authentication illustration

Security

What is MasterCard Identity Check?

Payment security is very important in payment systems. To increase security, transactions require additional information such as PINs and passwords. Remembering which information to use, and keeping it in mind without forgetting…

Illustration representing the PA-DSS payment application security standard

HSM & Security

What is PA-DSS (Payment Application Data Security Standard)?

PA-DSS (Payment Application Data Security Standard) is the Payment Application Data Security Standard set by the PCI SSC, a global security standard created by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council.

Illustration of a commercial debit card issued to companies and sole proprietorships

Debit Card

What Is a Commercial Debit Card?

A debit-featured card issued to a sole proprietorship, a commercial company, or a foundation/association is called a commercial debit card. Operationally, it is no different from a personal debit (ATM) card. It has its own limit, status, and user.