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What Credit Card Data Will POS System
Database Record?
You must know when collecting credit card data through
your POS system that is it handling the right amounts of
data. The work includes ensuring all credit card data you
collect stays safe.
A POS system can use a few safeguards for keeping all
card data features under control:
● A card database can include details on the last four
digits of a card and the branding for that card.
● Some databases may include the numbers on a card,
but they must be secured to where only authorized
users can access the data.
● CVV number data must not appear on a card. The
CVV number is checked on a network to confirm
someone’s identity in real-time, but that data should
be deleted after the review is complete.
● A card can feature expiration details, which is
necessary if a card links to a contract or recurring
payments. You can provide an alert to a customer
when one needs to change one’s card due to the
current card one is using potentially expiring soon.
● A cardholder’s name may appear in a database, but
the POS system should keep it private to only those
who have permission to access that data. The name
may help confirm one’s identity, especially if it has
specifics like a prefix or middle initial.
Every POS system can handle
credit card data, but yours should
protect what you have well enough
to ensure nothing is lost. Take a
look at how a POS system can
work for your business regardless
of its MCC code, and watch how it
can handle data in different forms.
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