Category: Payment Processing

A partial authorization is a type of financial transaction in which the cardholder’s bank approves only a portion of the total transaction amount. The remaining balance must be paid by … Read More

While CNP transactions are convenient for consumers, they pose a greater risk for fraudsters. That’s because it’s harder to verify the cardholder’s identity when the card is not present. As … Read More

Many people buy gift cards online because it is easier than physically going out to shop. However, there are security risks to buying gift cards online which you should be … Read More

Payment processing is an important part of running a successful business. It works for cash and credit-based transactions, and it enables businesses to reap the benefits of online sales especially … Read More

A Merchant Identification Number (MID) is a unique identification number issued to businesses by card associations for the purpose of identifying each business with a single identifier. The MID enables … Read More

A third-party payment processor is a company that handles payments on behalf of other companies, giving them access to its own merchant account. Many businesses use third-party payment processors because … Read More

A merchant account, also known as a merchant services account, is an arrangement that allows business owners to accept credit card payments. As the credit/debit card payment industry becomes bigger, … Read More