Payment Glossary: 70+ Payment Terms and Definitions for 2026
Understand the language behind payments, approvals, and smart retries.
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Understand the language behind payments, approvals, and smart retries.
A risk score helps payment teams judge whether a transaction should pass, be reviewed, or be blocked before authorization. Used well, it reduces false declines and protects revenue.
Risk Scoretransaction risk score, fraud score, payment risk rating