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Merchant acquirer

nouncandidate·updated May 9, 2026

Bankcard association members that initiate and maintain contractual agreements with merchants for the purpose of accepting and processing bankcard transactions.

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Bankcard association members that initiate and maintain contractual agreements with merchants for the purpose of accepting and processing bankcard transactions.