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Credit Card Payments

Definition

Credit card payments involve transactions using a bank-issued card that allows deferred payment. These financial instruments enable consumers to acquire goods and services on credit, processed through established payment networks like Visa or Mastercard. The system relies on centralized intermediaries for authorization, settlement, and fraud mitigation. In digital asset environments, credit card payments frequently serve as fiat on-ramps, facilitating the acquisition of cryptocurrencies by converting traditional currency into digital tokens. This method introduces counterparty risk and typically incurs higher fees compared to direct crypto-to-crypto transfers.