What’s this connector?
To perform advanced fraud analysis, Kount’s services often require a proprietary, one-way, irreversible hash of the card number, known as a KHASH. This allows Kount to identify a card across its global network without exposing the sensitive card number itself. The new Kount KHASH connector is a utility that does one job: it securely accepts raw card details and returns the corresponding KHASH. This connector does not process payments or make fraud decisions; it is a tool to enable integration with Kount’s powerful Risk Inquiry Service (RIS).What does this do?
This connector provides a secure and streamlined way to integrate Kount into payment flows.- Reduce PCI Scope: Generate a KHASH without having the raw card number reach servers, simplifying security and compliance obligations.
- Simplify Kount Integration: Directly get the required KHASH to use in server-side calls to Kount’s fraud analysis APIs.
- Enable Flexible Workflows: Use Kount’s fraud tools independently of the payment processor, allowing sophisticated, multi-step fraud and payment workflows.
Setup and usage
The Kount KHASH connector is configured as a new service in the Gr4vy administrator panel.- Configure: Add the connector and enter the Kount Hash Salt Key.
- Call the Connector: When performing a fraud check, send the raw card details (card number, expiration date, etc.) to the Kount KHASH connector via the API.
- Receive the KHASH: The connector returns the generated KHASH.
- Use with Kount: This KHASH can now be used in server-side API calls to Kount’s Risk Inquiry Service (RIS) to get a fraud score before proceeding with a payment.