PAN truncation

PAN truncation

PAN truncation is an anti-fraud measure available on some credit-card-processing POS (point of sale) terminals as part of a merchant account service.

"PAN" is an acronym for Primary Account Number, i.e., the "card number" on either a debit or a credit card. PAN truncation simply replaces the card number printed on a customer receipt with a printout of only the last four digits, the remainder being replaced usually by asterisks. This hides the card number from anyone who obtains the receipt when discarded, or by other means, while still allowing a card holder with multiple cards to identify which was used, and thus accurately record the transaction.

PAN truncation is a measure to combat credit card fraud (and debit card fraud), which is increasing dramatically worldwide, flourishing particularly in a global market where CNP (customer not present) transactions are increasingly popular over the Internet, by mail, and by telephone.

See also

  • Tokenization (data security)

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