Definitions for "Real-time processing"
The verification, authentication and processing of credit card transactions immediately after a purchase has been made. On the Web, this verification typically takes five minutes or less. This form of processing is particularly important to Websites which sell products their customers expect to receive immediately, such as software downloads or paid-for memberships.
The processing of data as soon as it is entered.
The immediate verification and processing of a credit card transaction following a purchase made by the customer, usually taking less than five minutes before the purchase is finalized.
positions computed as soon as data is collected