Cardholder Authentication
/ˈkɑrdˌhoʊldər ɔˌθɛntɪkəˈneɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of verifying the identity of a credit or debit cardholder to prevent unauthorized use.
Cardholder authentication is required before processing the online payment.
Forms
- cardholder authentication
- cardholder authentications
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Commentary
Common methods include PIN entry, passwords, biometric data, or cryptographic techniques to confirm the rightful cardholder's identity.
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