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DIAL-UP EFTPOS MERCHANT OPERATING GUIDE
GLOSSARY
12.0 glossary of Common Terms
CCv Number
(Card Check
value)
An additional security feature used in transactions where the card
number is entered manually, for example when the cardholder is
not present (MOTO or ECOM).
Charge Card
American Express, Diners Club or JCB.
Credit Card
MasterCard or Visa.
Debit (efTPos)
Card
A card that gives the customer access to a cheque account or
savings account. The customer must be present when accessing
these account types. Details cannot be hand-keyed into an EFTPOS
terminal.
electronic fall
back (efb)
The ability to continue performing transactions on the terminal
when communication with the host has been lost.
gsM/gPrs
The wireless communications network used to connect a mobile
EFTPOS terminal.
Manual fall back
The use of a manual ‘click clack’ imprinter as a back-up, when an
electronic terminal is not working.
Merchant (iD)
Number
An eight digit number used to identify your business and obtain
an authorisation code for credit card transactions. This number is
unique to your business, and can be found on any of the following:
●
A receipt from your terminal
●
Your merchant statement
●
The metal plate on your manual imprinter
Multi Merchant
One of a number of merchants who have individual merchant
agreements with St.George and transact business through one
shared terminal.
roC Number
The ‘Record of Charge’ number found on your terminal receipt.
Terminal (iD)
Number
An eight digit number that identifies your EFTPOS terminal. The
Terminal ID can be found on any transaction receipt or report
printed from your terminal.
