Seamless 3DS2 Implementation for Greater Payment Security

Learn how 3DS2 improves fraud protection, streamlines checkout, and increases approval rates.
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Two of the most important features for customers in online transactions are security and convenience. With the rise of fraudulent activities, businesses must adopt secure and user-friendly authentication methods to safeguard customers and reduce fraud. This is where 3D Secure 2 (3DS2) comes in, a significant evolution in payment security standards. Powered by a payment orchestration platform like UpGate, supporting the latest 3DS version 2.3.1, its implementation can seamlessly enhance security, optimize user experience, and enable businesses to reach global customers.

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What is 3DS2?

3D Secure 2, often called 3DS2, is an upgraded version of the 3D Secure (3DS) authentication protocol, initially developed by Visa and later adopted by other major card networks. This protocol is designed to provide additional layers of security for online card transactions by authenticating cardholders before authorizing a payment. The second iteration of this protocol (3DS2) was introduced to address the limitations of 3DS1, primarily focusing on enhancing user experience, improving mobile functionality, and providing merchants with more information to accurately assess the risk of each transaction.

3DS2 was developed with a mobile-first approach, addressing the demands of a digital-native world, making it far more effective for in-app purchases and mobile transactions. Furthermore, it aligns with the regulatory requirements for Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) under the EU’s Payment Services Directive 2 (PSD2).

Why Choose UpGate for 3DS2 Implementation?

With UpGate’s platform, businesses gain a robust and efficient way to implement 3DS2, supported by our payment orchestration technology. UpGate’s powerful tools not only make it easy to adopt 3DS2 but also optimize the checkout experience, safeguard against fraud, and improve transaction approvals. This results in a smooth, secure, and scalable payment experience that adapts as regulatory requirements evolve.

Main Benefits of 3DS2 with UpGate

Implementing 3DS2 offers multiple benefits, particularly when integrated with a payment orchestration platform. Here’s what businesses can expect:

  • Enhanced Security: 3DS2’s multi-factor authentication reduces fraud and unauthorized transactions, ensuring a secure environment for both businesses and customers.

  • Improved Customer Experience: Unlike 3DS1, 3DS2 provides a seamless checkout process for low-risk transactions, minimizing disruptions and cart abandonment. Having 3DS engine allows us to cascade even 3DS transactions without the need for a user to input 3DS verification code multiple times. Essentially user flow stays without disruptions, the user doesn't even know that his payment is being cascaded and that a magic part of it.

  • Centralized 3DS Control: Merchants can easily manage 3DS2 through UpGate’s back office by setting 3DS rules or specifying the needs in transaction requests, enabling precise control over when and how 3DS is applied across different transactions and regions.

  • Native, Multi-Processor Integration: UpGate’s platform provides native 3DS2 integration across multiple processors and in cascading payment flows. This ensures that customers only need to authenticate once, streamlining their experience and minimizing friction across payment channels.

  • Higher Approval Rates: With accurate data and better authentication, banks are more likely to approve transactions, directly improving conversion rates.

  • Compliance with Regulations: 3DS2 meets SCA requirements under PSD2, helping businesses stay compliant and avoid potential fines.

The UpGate 3DS2 module is a comprehensive, secure, and user-friendly way of protecting against fraud and streamlining payment processing. With enhanced security, a seamless checkout experience, and centralized control, UpGate's platform enables merchants to not only meet regulatory requirements but also improve conversion rates and customer satisfaction. As online payment security continues to evolve, leveraging an orchestration platform like UpGate makes 3DS2 adoption easy and effective, empowering businesses to deliver secure, efficient, and global transactions.

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