# JPMC-PDP Documentation from https://developer.payments.jpmorgan.com

# Tokenization

Tokenization is the process of replacing sensitive card data with a unique identification token that retains all the essential information without compromising security. The Tokenization API is designed for anyone in need of a single set of tokenization APIs to simplify their token processing.

![Overview of the tokenization process](/api/download/en/docs/commerce/optimization-protection/capabilities/tokenization/overview-cfs/Overview.png?type=image)

## Availability

The Tokenization API is available in the following regions:

 
**Regional availability for each tokenization type**

| Tokenization type | Region(s) supported | 
| --- | --- | 
| Network tokenization | United States (US), European Union (EU), Canada (CA) | 
| Safetech tokenization | United States (US), Canada (CA) | 
| Bulk tokenization | United States (US), European Union (EU), Canada (CA) | 

## How tokenization works

The following steps help you get started with Tokenization:

1. Request access — Follow the steps in [Getting started](/docs/commerce/optimization-protection/getting-started) to set up access to the Tokenization API.

2. Determine the type of tokenization you require:
  1. [Network tokenization](/docs/commerce/optimization-protection/capabilities/tokenization/network-tokenization) — Learn about token provisioning and [how to request a cryptogram](/docs/commerce/optimization-protection/capabilities/tokenization/how-to/request-cryptograms) for your payments
  2. [Safetech tokenization](/docs/commerce/optimization-protection/capabilities/tokenization/safetech-tokenization) — Learn about acquirer tokens and how to perform Safetech tokenization.
  3. [Bulk tokenization](/docs/commerce/optimization-protection/capabilities/tokenization/bulk-tokenization) — Learn how to [manage bulk keys](/docs/commerce/optimization-protection/capabilities/tokenization/how-to/bulk-keys) and [manage bulk tokens](/docs/commerce/optimization-protection/capabilities/tokenization/how-to/bulk-tokens).

3. Request a token to tokenize payment details — Learn [how to request a token](/docs/commerce/optimization-protection/capabilities/tokenization/how-to/request-tokens).

4. Manage the state of the token — Learn [how to manage token state change](/docs/commerce/optimization-protection/capabilities/tokenization/how-to/token-states).

5. Manage your notifications for tokenization — Learn about [token lifecycle management](/docs/commerce/optimization-protection/capabilities/tokenization/token-lifecycle).

## Benefits of tokenization

In the first transaction with your consumer, we collect the payment information and provide a token for it. The token is then sent to your server for future use. Here are some of the benefits of tokenization:

- Helps you comply with payment card industry (PCI) standards.

- Reduces the impact from potential data leaks and exposures.

- Stores the consumer’s payment details for a faster payment experience.

- Offers consumers their stored payment details for later payments.

- Saves payment details for subscription.

- Submits subsequent payments for subscription.

## Related

[Network tokenization](/docs/commerce/optimization-protection/capabilities/tokenization/network-tokenization)
 [Safetech tokenization](/docs/commerce/optimization-protection/capabilities/tokenization/safetech-tokenization)
 [Bulk tokenization](/docs/commerce/optimization-protection/capabilities/tokenization/bulk-tokenization)
 [Token lifecycle management](/docs/commerce/optimization-protection/capabilities/tokenization/token-lifecycle)
 [Request a token](/docs/commerce/optimization-protection/capabilities/tokenization/how-to/request-tokens)
 [Request a cryptogram](/docs/commerce/optimization-protection/capabilities/tokenization/how-to/request-cryptograms)
 [Manage bulk keys](/docs/commerce/optimization-protection/capabilities/tokenization/how-to/bulk-keys)
 [Manage bulk tokens](/docs/commerce/optimization-protection/capabilities/tokenization/how-to/bulk-tokens)
 [Manage token state change](/docs/commerce/optimization-protection/capabilities/tokenization/how-to/token-states)
 [Testing](/docs/commerce/optimization-protection/capabilities/tokenization/testing)