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Authorizations (Card Processing)
All transactions must be authorized via terminal, cash register, voice authorization, or automated voice response phone system (IVR).
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Discount Rate
Merchants are charged a fee for the processing services that enable them to accept cards as payment. This fee, called the “merchant discount” or “discount rate,” is negotiated with each merchant during the sales process. The discount rate is usually a percentage of the merchant’s sales volume.
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Contact-Free Payment
Contact-free payments are transactions processed in a manner that removes the physical interaction between the purchaser and the merchant. A contract-free payment can be accomplished through a...
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