The 4 Benefits of Tokenization in Digital Payments
A token is a value that goes securely through the network to process payments without exposing actual card data. Tokenization aims to replace or represent specific sensitive information without compromising its security. The 16-digit payment card account number is replaced with a unique digital identifier, or the “token,” for mobile and online transactions. The tokens are randomly assigned, so it’s near impossible to reverse-engineer or compromise a token.