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Address Verification System (AVS)
Address Verification System (AVS) is a useful fraud prevention tool for merchants.
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Changes to Interchange Rates
An interchange rate is the rate a card network charges to cover the risk of doing business.
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Visa Reason Codes
Visa reason codes are a string of numbers assigned to different explanations for chargebacks.
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Credit Card Encryption
Surely you’ve heard about skimmers being placed on gas station pumps or similar, of criminals trying to capture credit card information.
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MATCH / TMF
Usually, when a merchant account is terminated, the merchant’s name and business is listed on MATCH—Member Alert to Control High Risk.


