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Compliance with Card Scheme Rules

Understand the card scheme requirements that apply to your business if you accept card payments.

Card compliance

Understanding requirements for regular businesses

Do card scheme requirements apply to me?
Are there any card scheme requirements based on my location?
What are the location requirements for businesses offering in-person payments?
What are the location requirements for ECOM businesses?

Understanding requirements for aggregators

What is an aggregator?
What is a payment facilitator?
What are some wallet operator examples?
What is the Visa Marketplace program?

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