What is Payment Card Testing?

Payment card testing is the process of validating credit card data to ensure transactions are secure and legitimate. It's crucial for beginners to understand the basics to avoid fraud.

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Understanding Credit Card Fraud

  • Credit card fraud occurs when unauthorized users gain access to your card details.
  • Preventing fraud starts with understanding its types, such as counterfeit, card-present, and card-not-present fraud.

Types of Payment Card Testing

  • Card Validation Code (CVC) testing: Checks the validity of the three-digit number on the back of your card.
  • Expiry date testing: Ensures the card's expiration date is not in the past.
  • Card number formatting testing: Validates the format of the card number according to industry standards.