Merchant & POS
What Is a Payment Facilitator (PF)?
A Payment Facilitator (PF) is a licensed payment institution that lets merchants accept card payments without applying to banks directly. Learn how it works.
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Payment Institutions & E-Money
How Can I Find a List of Payment Institutions Around the World?
Payment and electronic money institutions have achieved a lot recently in market share and the momentum they have brought to the industry. Here is where to find a list of payment facilitators worldwide.
Payment Systems
Regulation Amending the Regulation on Payment Services, E-Money Issuance and Payment Service Providers Published
Official Gazette No. 32332 dated 07.10.2023 published the amending Regulation and Communiqué covering digital wallets, e-money, share transfers, cloud outsourcing, remote identity verification and card system choice.
Merchant & POS
What Is the “Merchant Data Standards Manual”? How Can I Access It?
Visa's Merchant Data Standards Manual covers classification, identification and data standard requirements for merchants, payment facilitators and marketplaces, including merchant naming, location and MCC rules. Here is what it contains and where to find it.
Online & Authorization
Shopping Directly from ChatGPT: A New Era with Agentic Commerce
OpenAI and Stripe announced the Agentic Commerce Protocol (ACP), with Instant Checkout live on Etsy and Shopify in the US. What this means for payment facilitators and e-commerce platforms, and what may come beyond one-click checkout.
Laws & Regulations
What Is Law No. 7192 and What Does It Include?
Law No. 7192 amends certain articles of Law No. 6493 on Payment and Securities Settlement Systems, Payment Services and Electronic Money Institutions. Announced on 22 November 2019, it entered into force on 01.01.2020.
E-commerce
What is a marketplace?
A marketplace is an online payment platform where buyers and sellers come together, where products and services are listed for sale, and other operations are facilitated.
Payment Institutions & E-Money
What Is ÖDED?
ÖDED (Payment and Electronic Money Association) is the only industry association representing the payment and electronic money institutions operating in Türkiye under Law No. 6493.
Merchant & POS
With the Latest Agreement, Which Bank Became Turkey's Biggest Card-Accepting Bank?
Isbank, a leading player in accepting payments from abroad in Turkey, has started accepting Discover and Diners Club cards via an agreement with Discover Financial Services, making it the bank accepting the most card brands in the country.
Payment Institutions & E-Money
Central Registry Agency (MKK) Granted Crowdfunding Activity Permit
The Central Bank (CBRT) approved the Crowdfunding System Activity of the Central Registry Agency (MKK) as one of its other activities. Here is the Official Gazette decision and what Article 17 of the regulation says.
Mobile Payments
Economic Reforms Action Plan Published: How Should We Interpret These Reforms?
New developments emerge every day in payment systems and digital payments. The Economic Reforms Action Plan, published by the Ministry of Treasury and Finance, includes several items of close interest to fintechs, such as TROY, BKM representation, digital banking licensing and CBRT access.
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…