If you’re new to payments, you’ll quickly notice this industry has its own language—filled with terms like acquirer, 3-D Secure (3DS), clearing, and settlement. For beginners, this jargon can feel overwhelming.
That’s why I created this Payments Glossary: a simple, easy-to-use guide that explains these terms in clear and short definitions. Think of it as your ready reference—a page you can return to anytime you need to recall what a term means or explain a concept to someone else.
By the end of this glossary, you’ll be able to: