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E-commerce token: 5 advantages of this technology in protecting sensitive data

By Tiago Moraes 3 minutes reading
E-commerce token: 5 advantages of this technology in protecting sensitive data
Photo: A woman using a laptop to shop online. She is holding a credit card, suggesting an e-commerce transaction. By illustrating this key moment when the customer must enter personal data in the online store, this image refers to the theme of “e-commerce token”, which is a resource that can increase the protection of this data.
E-commerce token: more protection for your customers when purchasing checkout. Photo for illustration purposes only: @Freepik 

E-commerce tokenization , or e-commerce tokenization, is a term that refers to the protection of consumer data within an online store like yours. It's a random code, a unique identifier that a related system issues in real time, which replaces a customer's confidential data at checkout and payment, preventing cybercriminals from accessing it. In this way, it protects sensitive buyer data, reduces fraud, and improves the online store experience . Learn more below!

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E-COMMERCE TOKEN: IMPLEMENTATION AND OPERATION

To implement an e-commerce token , you must first choose a payment provider that offers this type of service. Then, you need to integrate this provider with the e-commerce platform on which your online store operates.

Next, prepare the front-end of your online store by adding the payment forms. Then, configure payment tokenization. Test and monitor periodically to ensure the feature is working correctly. For added security, also ensure compliance with PCI DSS standards.

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To combat cybercrime , after implementing an e-commerce token system you will be able to:

  • Disguise your store's customers' bank account and credit card details;
  • Hiding personal information from customers such as names and addresses;
  • Protect transaction histories, data, login and recurring payments.

Additionally, tokenization can also ensure that shipping data, purchasing preferences, and return information remain undetectable to cybercriminals. This certainly provides many advantages for your e-commerce. Keep reading!

WHAT DO YOU GET FROM THIS?

By implementing an e-commerce token , you, the online merchant , gain several benefits. Check out, for example, 5 advantages of this technology:

  1. Reduction of fraud risks;
  2. Regulatory compliance;
  3. Credibility for your brand;
  4. Reduction of security expenses;
  5. Possible reduction of chargebacks.

Meanwhile, your customers gain:

  • Protection of sensitive data;
  • More confidence to buy;
  • Better shopping experience.
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As you can see, the e-commerce token is a very useful resource for your e-commerce business. It can provide you with many benefits, which can undoubtedly improve your brand reputation and help you sell and grow more. Keep reading to learn more!

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