B .The merchant checks with the payment card issuer to ensure that credit or funds are available and puts a hold on the credit line or the funds needed to cover the charge . C .The issuer authenticates the payment card to ensure it is valid and not stolen . D .Settlement occurs , usually a few days after the purchase , which means that funds travel between banks and are placed into the merchant 's account . Answer : D .Settlement occurs , usually a few...











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