MasterCard Rules (PDF)

Table of Contents
8.1 Transaction Requirements................................................................................................ 10-7
8.4 Requirements for Specific Transaction Types................................................................... 10-7
8.4.1 Chip Transactions and Acceptance at Hybrid POS Terminals ................................. 10-7
8.4.9 Automated Fuel Dispenser Transactions ................................................................. 10-8
9.5 Establishment of Intracountry Interchange and Service Fees........................................... 10-8
9.5.3 Bilateral Agreement................................................................................................. 10-8
Section 10a—New Zealand Rules .......................................................................................... 10-9
Organization of this Section............................................................................................. 10-9
Definitions ....................................................................................................................... 10-9
2.6 Obligation to Issue Cards........................................................................................... 10-9
2.7 Liability for Assigned ICAs and BINs ........................................................................10-10
4.2 General Rules for Use of the Marks ..........................................................................10-10
5.1 The Merchant Agreement..........................................................................................10-10
5.8 Card Acceptance Requirements ................................................................................10-10
5.11 Prohibited Practices.................................................................................................10-11
9.4 Interchange and Service Fees ...................................................................................10-11
9.5 Establishment of Intracountry Interchange and Service Fees....................................10-12
Chapter 11 Canada Region Rules......................................................... 11-i
Organization of this Chapter.................................................................................................. 11-1
3.10 Limitation of Liability of Cardholders for Unauthorized Use.......................................... 11-1
5.2 Acquirer Obligations ........................................................................................................ 11-2
5.2.4 Payments to Merchants ........................................................................................... 11-2
5.12 Discounts or Other Benefits at the Point of Interaction ................................................. 11-2
7.2 Program Service .............................................................................................................. 11-2
8.4 Requirements for Specific Transaction Types................................................................... 11-2
8.4.1 Chip Transactions and Acceptance at Hybrid POS Terminals ................................. 11-2
8.4.4 MasterCard PayPass Transactions............................................................................ 11-3
8.4.9 Automated Fuel Dispenser Transactions ................................................................. 11-4
Section 11a—Canada Region Code of Conduct Related Rules............................................... 11-5
Organization of this Section............................................................................................. 11-5
Definitions ....................................................................................................................... 11-5
2.6 Obligation to Issue Cards........................................................................................... 11-5
3.6 Provision and Use of Information.............................................................................. 11-6
3.8 Authorization Service ................................................................................................. 11-6
3.13 Account Access ........................................................................................................ 11-7
4.2 General Rules for Use of the Marks ........................................................................... 11-7
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