Issuer Vs. Acquirer: What's the Difference?

Описание: Issuer vs acquirer: what’s the difference? In card payments, the issuer is the bank that provides the credit or debit card to the customer, while the acquirer is the bank that processes payments on behalf of the merchant. Both institutions are essential to completing a transaction, but they serve very different roles.

An issuing bank, or issuer, is responsible for the cardholder relationship. The issuer approves or denies card applications, sets credit limits, verifies available funds, and decides whether to authorize or decline each transaction. Issuers also manage disputes and initiate chargebacks when a cardholder files a claim.

An acquiring bank, or acquirer, works with the merchant. The acquirer provides merchant accounts, processes card payments, settles funds, and assumes risk related to merchant activity. Acquirers also monitor chargeback ratios and may enforce compliance requirements set by card networks like Visa and Mastercard.

In every card transaction, both the issuer and the acquirer communicate through the card network to approve, clear, and settle the payment.

In this video, we explain:
• The difference between issuer and acquirer
• The role of the issuing bank in payment authorization
• The role of the acquiring bank in merchant processing
• How issuers and acquirers interact during a transaction
• Why both institutions matter for fraud prevention and dispute management

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