Interchange

Interchange is a small fee paid by a merchant’s bank (acquirer) to a cardholder’s bank (issuer) to compensate the issuer for the value and benefits that merchants receive when they accept electronic payments.

Related Terms

  • Acquirer

    An acquirer is a bank that processes credit and debit card transactions for a merchant.

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  • CCD (Corporate Credit or Debit)

    A CCD entry is a credit or debit entry where funds are being transferred between two corporate entities.

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