As a helpful amenity for customers making electronic payments, certain credit card issuers provide credit card numbers that can only be used once. Users are required to visit the website of their credit card provider in order to get a number with a single usage. In comparison to the more conventional methods of doing online credit card transactions, what are the benefits of using this technology? In terms of the benefits and drawbacks, how does it contrast with verification via an electronic payment gateway?

As a helpful amenity for customers making electronic payments, certain credit card issuers provide credit card numbers that can only be used once. Users are required to visit the website of their credit card provider in order to get a number with a single usage. In comparison to the more conventional methods of doing online credit card transactions, what are the benefits of using this technology? In terms of the benefits and drawbacks, how does it contrast with verification via an electronic payment gateway?

Database System Concepts

7th Edition

ISBN:9780078022159

Author:Abraham Silberschatz Professor, Henry F. Korth, S. Sudarshan

Publisher:Abraham Silberschatz Professor, Henry F. Korth, S. Sudarshan

Chapter1: Introduction

Section: Chapter Questions

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