How can I replace sensitive data with non-sensitive data for my payments?

Q: How can I replace sensitive data with non-sensitive data for my payments?

<html><head></head><body><h2>What is payment tokenization?</h2> Tokenization is a process of replacing sensitive data with non-sensitive data. In the payments industry, it is used to protect a card’s Primary Account Number (PAN) by replacing it with a unique string of numbers. This way you can securely store one or more payment details per shopper. This lets you offer subscription payments, automatic top-ups to shopper accounts, and give your shoppers a faster checkout experience by using their stored card. Tip: Check out the <a href="https://docs.adyen.com/online-payments/tokenization" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-track-title="How can I replace sensitive data with non-sensitive data for my payments?" data-track-text="benefits of tokenization">benefits of tokenization</a> and learn how to set it up. <a href="https://docs.adyen.com/online-payments/tokenization/create-and-use-tokens" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-track-title="How can I replace sensitive data with non-sensitive data for my payments?" data-track-text="Create and use a token for recurring payments">Create and use a token for recurring payments</a>.</body></html>

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What is payment tokenization?

Tokenization is a process of replacing sensitive data with non-sensitive data. In the payments industry, it is used to protect a card’s Primary Account Number (PAN) by replacing it with a unique string of numbers.

This way you can securely store one or more payment details per shopper. This lets you offer subscription payments, automatic top-ups to shopper accounts, and give your shoppers a faster checkout experience by using their stored card.

Tip: Check out the benefits of tokenization and learn how to set it up.

Create and use a token for recurring payments.

How can I replace sensitive data with non-sensitive data for my payments?

What is payment tokenization?

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