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Valid Date: The date embossed by the card issuer on the credit card. An establishment cannot accept a card for payment of goods or services prior to this date.

Visanet: The data processing systems, networks, and operations used to support and deliver authorization services, exception file services, and clearing and settlement services.

Voice Response Unit (VRU): An automated authorization support system for touch-tone telephones.

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