Ingenico iWL250 - Credit Card Identification Features

Some cards
can be
contactless
Credit Card Identification Features
1- Card number: The card number consists of 16
digits and must be clear, easy to read and
consistent.
2- Bank identification number: Make sure that
the first four digits of the embossed Visa or
MasterCard numbers are identical to the
number printed directly below the embossed
number.
3- Expiry date: The expiry date must be valid.
Never accept an expired card; make sure that
the date that appears on the card has not been
altered.
4- Logo: The Visa logo must appear in the lower
right, upper left, or upper right corner. When the
card is placed under an ultraviolet light, the
letter V on the Visa logo is visible.
The MasterCard logo must appear in the
upper or lower right corner. When the card is
placed under an ultraviolet light, the letters “M”
and “C” printed on the front of the card must be
visible.
5- The chip is a microcomputer that makes
transactions even more secure.
6- Logo indicating that the contactless
technology is available on the card.
Most cards
are equipped
with a chip.
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