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How Payment Processing Works: From Card Swipe to Final Settlement

By Derrick MaloneIn Payment ProcessingPosted November 25, 2025
Payment Processing

The digital economy processes millions of payments every minute, but few people think about what happens behind the scenes when they tap, swipe or pay online. Although it feels instant, a complex system is working 24/7 to move money securely from the customer’s bank to the merchant. Understanding this system...

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