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# Card authorization

> Configure method_details for Ecommerce card payments.

Card authorization uses the `method_details` object inside the general Ecommerce authorization payload.

## Main data

| Field           | Use                                                       |
| --------------- | --------------------------------------------------------- |
| `pan`           | Card number.                                              |
| `expiry_date`   | Expiration date in `MMYY` format.                         |
| `security_code` | Card security code.                                       |
| `card_holder`   | Cardholder data such as first name, last name, and email. |
| `callback_url`  | Notification URL when required by the flow.               |

<Warning>
  Handle card data according to applicable security and compliance controls. Never write it to logs or send it by email.
</Warning>

## Supported scenarios

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Without authentication">The request contains payment method data and proceeds directly to the corresponding processing flow.</Accordion>
  <Accordion title="Redirect authentication">The response provides the information required to redirect the buyer and continue authentication.</Accordion>
  <Accordion title="Authentication data available">The request includes a previously obtained authentication result so the orchestrator can continue processing.</Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

<Note>Check the current technical guide for mandatory fields in each scenario before building the request.</Note>