SE Number (Service Establishment Number)

The SE Number, or Service Establishment Number, is a unique identifier assigned to merchants by financial institutions, payment processors, or acquiring banks. This number is specific to each merchant's service establishment location where payment transactions occur. It plays a critical role in the payment processing ecosystem by helping to identify and track transactions associated with a particular merchant.

The SE Number is essential for several reasons:

Overall, the SE Number is an integral part of the infrastructure that supports secure and efficient merchant services and payment processing activities.