Credit Card Processing Glossary

General:  Mastercard Merit I Consumer Debit

  • This category is for consumer debit credit cards
  • Best possible rate for this card type without a physical card swipe
  • Must be settled within 3 days
  • Internet and phone transactions quality for Merit I if the transaction is electronically authorized
  • Transactions at retail merchants will downgrade to this category (from Merit III) if they are not settled within 2 days or if the card is not swiped

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