Batch Close Summary
Traditionally in a restaurant environment, credit card batches were stored locally to allow for adjustments (tips) prior to being submitted to the processor. Since 2015 and the EMV Liability Shift, processors more commonly allowed for adjustments to be made to transactions stored on their host. This reduced the risk for merchants who were storing a […]
CRS and DC Direct Reference Guide
Download PDF Version What is DC Direct? DC Direct is a new integration method that eliminates the need for Tran hardware. Instead, the payment application runs directly on the PIN Pad. Compatible with: Sam4POS Android What PIN Pad Models Can be Used? DC Direct relies on a Cloud connection requiring either Ethernet or WiFi communication. […]
CBS NorthStar Partners with Datacap to Reform Payment Processing
In a move to enhance payment processing capabilities and address historical challenges, CBS NorthStar has announced a partnership with Datacap.
Mastercard BIN Range
The first six digits of your account number, otherwise known as the Bank Identification Number (BIN), determine how transactions are routed and identify your issuing bank.
Masterpass
Masterpass is a digital wallet that allows you to check out faster by storing all of your payment and shipping information in one secure location.
Offline Transaction Processing
Offline Transaction Processing is a payment method that uses a debit card to transfer funds from a checking account to a merchant across a digital credit cardnetwork.
Direct End-to-End Encryption (Direct E2EE)
DirectE2EE refers to data that is encrypted at the point of interaction (POI) and decrypted outside of the Point of Sale environment (at the processor).
PCI Validated Point-to-Point Encryption
PCI-validated P2PE solutions secure transactions by encrypting all data within a PCI-approved point of entry device, preventing clear-text cardholder data from being available.
PIN Pads
A PIN pad (PIN entry device) is a device used in a credit, debit or smart card-based transaction to accept and encrypt the cardholder’s PIN data.
Acquiring bank
An acquiring bank (also known as the merchant bank, merchant account provider, or acquirer) is a bank that manages the merchant’s account.
