It seems as simple as sliding a credit card through the terminal and signing a slip, but what actually happens behind the scenes is a pretty intricate process. Information flows through many different channels, so take a look at this infographic to get a behind the scenes look at what happens when a credit card is swiped… (or information is entered for online purchase).

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