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Merchant Balancing
This is also known as Batching Out. Most POS Terminals and all
Payment Gateways perform an auto close function at the end of the
day and batch out automatically.
Capture
The Front-End Processor matches the
Authorization data to the settlement data
and transmits the card capture file to a Back-
End Processor for V/MC transactions or to the
appropriate Card Issuer for other card types.
Clearing
During this stage the Back-End Processor
performs compliance checks and risk
management procedures and transmits the
transaction to V/MC or to the appropriate
Card Issuer for other card types.
Interchange (VS/MC Only)
During this stage the V/MC Associations sort the transactions by
Issuing Bank and transmit them to the appropriate Issuing Banks
for settlement.
Settlement
During this stage the Issuing Bank calculates fees and deductions
(i.e., chargebacks) and routs the net funds to the appropriate Card
Issuer which determines the daily deposit for the merchant.
Merchant ACH
During this stage the Acquiring Bank or Card Issuer transmits the
merchant deposit to the merchant’s checking account.
Advantages of credit cards:
Compact
Safe to carry
Convenient
Easy loan
Attractive Schemes
Universality
Limitations of credit cards:
Security
Identifiable
Expensive
Verification phase
Credit Card Laundering
Credit card laundering is also referred to as “factoring”.
Company A Company B
(no merchant account) (has merchant account)
• Governed by NACHA
COMMON APPLICATIONS
How do Clients Benefit?
HOW ARE ACH PAYMENTS USED?
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A SIMPLE 4-STEP PROCESS
STEP 1 STEP 2
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