Glossary of Terms

Online Payment Systems

Keyword Definition
Chargeback A refund initiated by the issuing bank for a disputed charge on a credit card.
Cryptocurrency A digital or virtual currency that uses cryptography for security.
Digital Currency A form of currency that is available only in digital form, without a physical counterpart.
Digital Wallet An electronic system that stores payment information and passwords for numerous payment methods and websites.
E-Commerce The buying and selling of goods and services over the internet.
Fraud Prevention Measures taken to reduce the risk of fraudulent activities in online transactions.
Merchant Account An account that allows businesses to accept payments via credit or debit cards.
Mobile Wallet A digital wallet that allows users to make transactions using their smartphones.
Payment Gateway A service that authorizes credit card or direct payments for online businesses.
Paypal An online payment platform that supports online money transfers and serves as an electronic alternative to traditional payment methods.
Recurring Billing A system that allows businesses to automatically charge customers on a predetermined schedule.
Shopping Cart A software application that enables customers to add products and proceed to checkout for payment.
Two-Factor Authentication An extra layer of security used to ensure that people trying to gain access are who they say they are.