 | "Native" configuration Any C-TAP terminal can connect to any acquirer supporting the C-TAP specifications. |
 | Mixed configuration Acquiring Processors Some acquirers support a direct connection for C-TAP terminals Other acquirers rely on external processors to offer C-TAP connectivity to the merchant's community |
 | Mixed configuration Internal conversion facility Some acquirers support a direct connection for C-TAP terminals Others operate an internal conversion facility* to achieve C-TAP external connectivity and convert to a terminal processing they already support e.g. for other operations. |
 | Integration of terminals that support other terminal specifications These terminal can connect to the community of acquirers and processors that offer C-TAP connectivity by using a converter* with an output conforming to C-TAP specifications. |
 | Integration of C-TAP terminals for a community that support other terminal specifications These C-TAP terminal can connect to the community of acquirers that rely on other specifications using a converter* with an input conforming to C-TAP specifications. The advantage is that a C-TAP terminal can operate in this specific community for some brands and connect to the widening C-TAP community for other brands. |
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