# manual\_entry\_pan

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**Description**

Merchant is prompted to enter the Primary Account Number (PAN) during manual card entry, Mobile Order/Telephone Order (MOTO) or Internet Order (IO).

During entry, the first 6 of the PAN will be visible. Then once the Enter button is pressed, the last 4 will become visible. The merchant may use the backspace button to correct the PAN or press the Enter button.

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**Merchant/Customer action**

Merchant enters the PAN.
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