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EMV 3-D Secure · Core specification 2.3.1.1

Submit Authentication LabelsubmitAuthenticationLabel

Submit Authentication Label in Challenge Response (CRes).

Source edition: Core 2.3.1.1 · Type: String · Length: Variable, maximum 45 · Maximum length: 45

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Usage in CRes

Label to be used in the UI for the button that the Cardholder selects when they have completed the authentication. Note: This data element is not used for OOB authentication.

Conditional inclusion — source text

Required if ACS UI Type = 01, 02, or 03.

Related condition fields: acsUiType.

Format and scope

Type: String · Length: Variable, maximum 45 · Maximum length: 45

Source components: ACS. Channels: 01-APP. Categories: 01-PA, 02-NPA.

EMV_3DS_CoreSpec_v2.3.1.1_20230530.pdf, Table A.1, PDF pages 287

Scoped FAQ qualifications

  • FAQ 26 — 2.2.0

    App-based CRes, selected native UI template

    Table A.1 optionality does not override the UI elements required by Table A.18. Challenge Information Label must be present for the templates discussed; it may contain a single space.

    EMVCo_3DS_Specification_FAQs_8-April-2026.pdf, page 9

Transaction context

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Sources and related references

EMV_3DS_CoreSpec_v2.3.1.1_20230530.pdf, Table A.1, PDF pages 287

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