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# API - Jun 5, 2024 - Urmia

Added

### ValidationUsage parameter on card validation

Platforms can now influence the likelihood of SCA on a card validation request thanks to the new `ValidationUsage` parameter, which indicates the intended usage of the card. The possible values are:

* CIT – For customer-initiated transactions (CITs), meaning 3DS is less likely to be required on the card validation.
* MIT – For merchant-initiated transactions (MITs), meaning 3DS is more likely to be required on the card validation.

The `ValidationUsage` can be used along with `SecureMode` to influence the 3DS outcome.

When the `SecureMode` value is `DEFAULT` or `NO_CHOICE`, platforms can set the `ValidationUsage` parameter to `CIT` to decrease the likelihood of SCA.

Note that if the `SecureMode` value is `FORCE`, explicitly requesting SCA, then the `ValidationUsage` is set to `MIT` even if you send `CIT`.

For more information, see the updated [POST Create a Card Validation endpoint](/api-reference/card-validations/create-card-validation) and [Card Validation guide](/guides/payment-methods/card/validation).