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Risk rules

Cardflo's risk rules engine provides a robust framework for fraud prevention. Merchants can define and enforce specific criteria to evaluate transactions in real-time, identifying and mitigating potential threats before they impact the business. This proactive approach safeguards revenue and maintains payment integrity across all channels.

What you get.

  • Define custom rules based on a broad set of transaction attributes.
  • Implement geo-location blocking and IP address blacklisting.
  • Set velocity thresholds for transactions, customers, or cards.
  • Automate transaction flagging, holding, or rejection based on risk scores.
  • Integrate with third-party fraud detection services.
  • Adjust rules dynamically in response to evolving fraud patterns.

Common questions.

How do risk rules protect my business?

Risk rules protect your business by automatically identifying and acting on suspicious transactions. They allow you to set specific criteria that, when met, trigger actions like flagging, holding for manual review, or outright rejection, preventing fraudulent losses and chargebacks.

Can I customise risk rules for different products or regions?

Yes, Cardflo's risk rules are highly customizable. You can define distinct rule sets for different products, services, customer segments, or geographical regions, allowing for tailored fraud prevention strategies that adapt to specific business needs and risk profiles.

Are risk rules applied in real-time?

Yes, Cardflo's risk rules are applied in real-time during the transaction authorization process. This immediate evaluation ensures that potential fraud is detected and acted upon instantly, minimising exposure and protecting your revenue without delaying legitimate customer transactions.

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