Network tokens are an add-on feature and may be subject to extra charges.
Tokenizing Cards
There are three ways to tokenize a payment card, as described in the table below.| Source | Compliance | Description |
|---|---|---|
session | Min. SAQ-A+ | Use Guardian SDKs to capture cardholder data and send it encrypted to the API. |
pan | Min. SAQ-D+ | Import full card data in exchange for a token when you have the required compliance. |
pci_token | Min. SAQ-A+ | Use an existing PCI token. The network token is provisioned independently; lifecycles are not coupled. |
Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover are supported. The network token is provisioned with the respective card scheme.
Cryptogram types
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
ecom | Standard e-commerce transactions when a network token is in use. |
dauth | Delegated authentication with card schemes; requires prior activation. |