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Now is the Time for Organizations to Adopt the Future-Dated Requirements of PCI DSS v4.x

PCI Security Standards

Merchants around the world use the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) to safeguard payment card data before, during, and after a purchase is made. The standard is intended for all entities involved in payment card processing, including merchants, processors, acquirers, issuers, and service providers.

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MeaWallet Partners with Backbase to Deliver Advanced Tokenization Solutions in Australia and New Zealand

Fintech Finance

This collaboration aims to deliver innovative tokenization solutions to issuers and fintechs across the Australian and New Zealand markets. These solutions will enable issuers and fintechs to efficiently activate OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer wallets), including popular options such as Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay.

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PCI DSS Requirement 3 – Changes from v3.2.1 to v4.0 Explained

VISTA InfoSec

In our exploration of PCI DSS v4.0’s Changes in Requirement 3 from PCI DSS v3.2.1 PCI DSS v3.2.1 PCI DSS v4.0 Issuers storing sensitive authentication data should limit storage to business needs, ensure security, and use strong encryption. PCI DSS v3.2.1 PCI DSS v4.0

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What is a BIN in Payment Processing

Clearly Payments

The role of the BIN extends beyond simply identifying the card issuer; it affects various aspects of the payment process: Transaction Routing : When a customer makes a purchase using a card, the payment processor uses the BIN to route the transaction to the right financial institution. Why is the BIN Important in Payments?

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Credit Card Processing Rates: How Much Does It Cost to Process Payments in 2025?

Stax

Credit card issuer (or issuing bank) – These are financial institutions that issue credit cards to customers. Also known as card companies or card issuers (e.g., The exact fees you pay can vary depending on the type of card used, the card issuer, the credit card network, the type of transaction, and the pricing model (e.g.,

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The Anatomy of a Credit Card Transaction

Clearly Payments

Card Network Communicates with Issuer : The card network forwards the request to the issuing bank for authorization. Issuer Approves or Declines : The issuing bank verifies the cardholders account balance, fraud risk , and other factors before approving or declining the transaction.

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PCI requirements and who needs to follow them

Basis Theory

Today, the framework introduced in the early 2000s outlines 12 PCI requirements that merchants must satisfy to process credit card transactions on the card networks. Nearly 20 years later, with more than 300 requirements and sub-requirements, PCI DSS continues evolving. Don't, however, let the term "merchants" fool you.

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