Authorization Code

Merchant Account Glossary A Authorization Code

An authorization code is supplied by the issuing bank to identify an approved credit card (or bank card) transaction. The authorization code is stored within a merchant's credit card terminal, gateway, or processing software until it is sent back to the issuing bank for clearing and settlement purposes.

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