Maestro Global Rules (PDF) - MasterCard

Sub-merchant
A merchant that, pursuant to an agreement with Payment Facilitator, is authorized to accept Cards
when properly presented.
Terminal
An attended or unattended access device that meets the Corporation requirements and that permits
a Cardholder to initiate and effect a Transaction at an ATM or PIN-based In-Branch Terminal with a
Card in accordance with the Rules.
Third Party Processor (TPP)
A Service Provider that performs any one or more of the services described in Rule 14.1 of this
rulebook as TPP Program Service.
Transaction
A series of related messages processed through the Interchange System or another Intermediate
Network Facility in accordance with the Standards and not defined as a proprietary transaction.
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