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Credit Card

What Are the Card Printing Types?

While it is true that, with technological advancement, the trend of using payment transactions without a physical card via mobile phones has increased, there are many reasons why cards are still physically printed and delivered to customers.

Bank card shown in temporarily blocked status before delivery to the customer

Payment Systems

Why Are Cards Printed as Temporarily Blocked Before Being Sent to the Customer?

Cards are delivered to customers by courier, and at several points along that chain a card could theoretically be intercepted. To prevent misuse before delivery, banks print new and Lost/Stolen replacement cards as Temporarily Blocked, activating them only once the customer receives them.

Close-up of a credit card showing the embossed cardholder name

Credit Card

Can the emboss name be printed on a card without limit?

The customer's name and surname printed on credit and debit cards is called the emboss name. But can the name be printed on a card without any limit? There is a defined field for all information printed on a card, and these fields have specific standards.

Close-up of a payment card showing the embossed cardholder name

Credit Card

What is Emboss Name?

The customer's name printed on credit and debit cards is called the emboss name. But can we print an unlimited amount of name information on the card? There is a specific area reserved on the card for it.

Barcode label used for courier card delivery

Courier & Delivery

What is a Barcode Number for Card Distribution?

Barcode numbers are used in many areas of payment systems, such as credit card statements and courier card distribution. This article focuses on the barcode used for courier delivery of cards.

Credit card showing CVV security code location

Credit Card

Can a Card Have CVV Printed on Both Sides?

Yes. American Express cards have a 4-digit CVV on the front and a 3-digit CVV on the back, like other cards. Here's how payment forms should handle both formats and why logging the security code is never allowed.

How a business card works for corporate companies

Credit Card

How Does a Business Card Work?

A business card is a card corporate companies use to manage their financial transactions. The application is made in the company's name, and a virtual primary card that is not physically printed is created for the company. Additional cards are then issued to users.

Istanbulkart transit and payment card

Credit Card

Istanbulkart: Both Transit Card and Payment Card

When I think back to the Akbil I used when I first arrived in Istanbul, I think it's fair to say that Istanbulkart has undergone a very significant transformation. Users can now track activity, top up and view balances right from their phones.