Bank Wizard for Card Payments is a unique service and software solution for validating UK credit, debit and charge card details. It is especially suited to organisations which undertake card authorisation in batch without the cardholder being present. Easily embedded within existing applications, Bank Wizard for Card Payments uses the most accurate database of card information available, allowing users or applications to check the validity of card details prior to the authorisation process.
In addition to the standard error rates associated with data entry (typically between 2% and 8%), processing card details is further complicated by:
Errors in the processing of card details represent a major source of administration costs for card merchants and can result in poor levels of customer service and potentially a loss of income. By validating the details at point of capture, Bank Wizard for Card Payments can eliminate these problems entirely.
Summary of features
Card details are checked at the point of data entry |
Full validation of card scheme type and availability of card scheme information |
Modulus and length checking of card number |
Configurable for selective card acceptance |
Ensures requisite data is captured including issue number, card start/expiry dates, security codes (CVV2) and address details (for AVS check) |
Optional checking of card start and expiry dates |
Available for all main operating systems |