Payment Card Network

/ˈpeɪ.mənt kɑrd ˈnɛtˌwɜrk/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A centralized system that facilitates transactions between cardholders, merchants, and financial institutions using payment cards such as credit or debit cards.
    The payment card network authorized the transaction securely and efficiently.

Forms

  • payment card network
  • payment card networks

Commentary

Payment card networks often operate under regulatory scrutiny due to their role in consumer protection and financial data security.

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