Payments
- batch (bulk payments)
Batch processing refers to submitting multiple payment or securities-transfer instructions as one operational set, allowing the relevant system to manage them under a common processing arrangement …
- bilateral net settlement system
A bilateral net settlement system determines what each participating institution owes or is owed by another institution after offsetting their transactions over a specified period. Only …
- bill of exchange
A bill of exchange is a negotiable instrument that records an unconditional instruction to make a payment. It can require settlement at once or at a …
- brand
In payments, a brand is the market identity under which a provider offers a card or other payment service. It enables users and businesses to recognize …
- Business Identifier Code (BIC)
A BIC is an alphanumeric identifier assigned to a bank or other financial institution for use in payment and messaging activities. SWIFT administers the BIC registration …