Acquirers

An acquirer is a financial institution, like a bank or payment processor, that handles credit and debit card transactions on behalf of a merchant. When you use your card to buy something, the acquirer facilitates communication between the merchant and your card’s issuing bank to approve the transaction, ensuring the merchant gets paid. Think of the acquirer as the partner that enables businesses to accept card payments securely and efficiently, processing the transaction behind the scenes so you can pay quickly and confidently.