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Glossary: 117 software-led payments terms to know

Payrix

Point-to-point encryption (P2PE) Technology standard created to secure electronic financial transactions. Terms related to integrated payment technology Application programming interface (API) A set of routines, protocols, and tools that are used for building software applications. eCheck, PayPal, etc.)

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Navigating PCI DSS Controls: Your Path to Secure Payments

Scytale

Did you know that the total value of losses due to fraudulent card payments worldwide – including both credit and debit cards – is expected to reach $43 billion by 2028? Continuously monitor and test physical and wireless networks to find and remediate vulnerabilities. multi-factor authentication).

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Credit Card Payment Integration: How to Integrate Payments into Your Website and Point of Sale

Stax

TL;DR Online payments rely on API or hosted gateways with encryption and fraud detection, while in-store transactions require POS hardware with EMV chip technology and NFC capabilities. For enhanced security, it uses EMV (Europay, Mastercard, and Visa) chip technology and contactless payments, like Apple Pay and Google Pay.

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How to Find the Right Credit Card Terminal for Your Business

Stax

Wireless terminals Wireless terminals are similar to mobile card readers in that these terminals offer mobility. RELATED: Will a Stax Wireless Card Reader Improve Your Business? Dejavoo Z8 – The Z8 is similar to the Z11 in that it also supports EMV and NFC technology.

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Vantiv Worldpay Merchant Services by FIS

Stax

By leveraging cutting-edge technology and a deep understanding of the payments landscape, they ensure that clients can navigate the complexities of global payments with ease. Through this partnership, Stax provides businesses with cutting-edge payment technology , cost-saving solutions, and dedicated customer support.

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A Guide to Payment Tokenization

Stax

While tokenization and encryption both protect credit card data and enhance data security, these payment technologies work in different ways. With tokenization, cybercriminals cannot see actual card numbers to steal when payments are processed online or through wireless networks.

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How to Select the Best Payment Terminal for Your Business

Stax

Wireless payment terminals: These are quite similar to mobile terminals, with the exception that these terminals can operate without needing an additional mobile device for connectivity. What do reviews on 3rd-party sites have to say about this? Smart terminals: Essentially a more evolved version of the traditional countertop terminal.