A method includes performing operations as follows on at least one processor: receiving credentials from a shopper, the credentials being associated with a purchase from a merchant, evaluating a history of purchases by the shopper from the merchant, determining that the shopper is entitled to virtual card present status from a financial institution based on evaluating the history of purchases, and sending a payment authorization request message for the purchase to the financial institution that comprises an indication that the shopper is entitled to virtual card present status.
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