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PayPal’s Magats: Digital Shift Forces New Focus On Auth Rates — And New Ways To Boost Them

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Or maybe it’s maxed out the credit limit. If it’s a debit card, bank account or prepaid card, maybe there aren’t enough funds available for the purchase. Maybe the issuer has flagged something suspicious — or at least unusual — about the transaction. Data and Issuers. Transaction declined.

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Understanding Payment Processing Terminology Glossary for Merchants

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Address Verification Service (AVS) A fraud prevention tool that checks the billing address provided by the cardholder against the address on file with the card issuer. Authorization The process of verifying that a transaction can be approved and funds are available for the transaction.

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Understanding B2B Payments: Exploring Payment Methods and Key Terms

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Here are some fundamental terms to understand: Merchant account Payment gateway Payment processor Acquirer Issuer Merchant account A merchant account is a specialized bank account that allows businesses to accept customer payments through credit cards and other electronic payment methods.

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