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Accepting Online Payments with Internet Merchant Accounts

EBizCharge

This involves transferring the approved funds from a customer’s bank to the merchant’s account, usually within one to two business days. Features like Address Verification Systems (AVs), Card Verification Value (CVV) checks, and encryption protocols protect sensitive customer data and minimize chargebacks.

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Understanding Payment Processing Terminology Glossary for Merchants

PayHawk

Address Verification System (AVS) A system that compares the billing address provided by the cardholder with the address on file with the card issuer to verify the authenticity of a transaction. Batch A group of transactions that are processed together at the end of a business day.

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