6 Electronic Payment Systems

E-Commerce · Unit 6

Electronic Payment Systems

Exam-focused notes for Electronic Payment Systems (E-Commerce, BIT403): what the TU syllabus asks and how it has actually been tested, with 4 solved past questions from this unit.

What this unit covers

  • Types of electronic payment systems
  • Online credit card transaction process
  • E-payment system status in Nepal
  • Cryptocurrency and blockchain technology
  • Digital certificate provisions in Nepal

Types of electronic payment systems

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Explain the different types of electronic payment system. [5]

Electronic payment systems are digital methods of transferring money between parties. The main types are: - Customer uses a credit card (issued by a bank) to make purchases - Payment is processed through card networks (Visa, Mastercard, etc.) - Customer rec...

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Online credit card transaction process

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Explain how online credit card transaction system works. [5]

An online credit card transaction system is a secure process that enables customers to make purchases over the internet using their credit card details. The system involves multiple parties working together to authorize, process, and settle the transaction....

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Explain the process of E-payment using online credit card transactions. [5]

E-payment via online credit card transactions involves the following steps: - Customer selects items/services and proceeds to checkout on the merchant's website - Customer enters payment details: credit card number, expiry date, CVV, and billing address - T...

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Cryptocurrency and blockchain technology

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What is cryptocurrency? How blockchain is used in cryptocurrency? [5]

Cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual form of currency that uses cryptographic techniques to: - Secure financial transactions - Control the creation of new units - Verify the transfer of assets Key characteristics: - Decentralized: Operates without central...

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