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Stored Payment Tokens

Enabling the secure shift to digital payments

Ensure customer payment information is protected and supported in an evolving digital payments ecosystem with Discover® Stored Payment Tokens.

Ensure customer payment information is protected and supported in an evolving digital payments ecosystem with Discover® Stored Payment Tokens.

Stored Payment Tokens explained

Stored Payment Tokens exchange a customer's stored primary account numbers (PAN) with merchant-specific payment tokens. Because the token is used instead of the PAN, Stored Payment Tokens prevent unauthorized transactions and provide a secure digital payment experience to customers.

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Stored Payment Tokens key features

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Account updates

In cases of lost, stolen, or reissued cards, card details are automatically updated, making card usage effortless.

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Token management

At the issuer’s request or in cases of fraud, Stored Payment Tokens can be unlinked from PANs at any time.

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Enhanced security

The PAN is detokenized at Discover network level and DDX performs detokenization only after validating a cryptogram.

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Domain restriction control (DRC)

Rules can be set to limit the usage of Stored Payment Tokens to specific channel, Merchant, or other attributes.

Stored Payment Tokens enable the secure shift to digital payments

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Enhances security

Merchant and Payment Service providers can hold Stored Payment Tokens instead of sensitive account information, enhancing security and eliminating aspects of compliance standards.

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Improves customer experience

Stored Payment Tokens are automatically updated if a card is lost, stolen or reissued, reducing payment breakage events and allowing customers to keep shopping seamlessly.

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Provides token interoperability

Domain restriction controls can specify the usages of Stored Payment Tokens on specific channels or stores’ payment entry modes. Stored Payment Tokens used during transaction flow can also be integrated into digital payment schemes.

Ways to enable Stored Payment Tokens

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Simplify stored payment tokens services with Discover® Digital Exchange (DDX)

For issuers, provisioning and managing tokens in an evolving environment can be complex, especially across a range of digital wallets, apps, and e-commerce websites. Discover Digital Exchange offers issuers a single connection to digital payment security and multiple wallets.

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* Mobile wallet acceptance varies by market.

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