Glossary Travel payments glossary

Card scheme

The card network, such as Visa or Mastercard, that sets rules and routes card transactions.

What it means

Card schemes connect issuers, acquirers and merchants, define operating rules and apply scheme fees for card payments.

Why it matters in travel

Scheme rules shape fees, disputes, refund handling and acceptance patterns across different card types and regions.

How felloh helps

felloh helps travel finance teams see card costs and payment outcomes in the booking-level finance trail.

Connect the term to the booking trail.

See how payments, settlement, refunds and reporting evidence connect around every booking.