Source object captures all details related to where a payment originated. For example:
- Whether the payment was initiated by the consumer or the merchant
- Identifying the store (e.g., website) where a payment originated
- Details related to the device that was used to initiate the purchase
Properties
Usage
Store information is used for:- Risk & compliance purposes, ensuring we’re only processing payments from recognized stores
- Descriptor optimization, helping to reduce fraud rates
Providing accurate initiator information helps improve payment success rates and fraud detection.