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The service code is a three- or four-digit code embedded in the magnetic stripe. It provides the processor with instructions for the card, such as whether it's a debit or credit card, as well as ...

Mastercard unveiled plans to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) in its fraud-detection systems, aiming to detect compromised cards more swiftly before they are exploited by cybercriminals. With its ...