FAQ: PCI Compliance

What is PCI compliance?

"PCI compliance" refers to being officially recognized as abiding by the data security standards established by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council, formed by Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express and JCB International. These standards were designed to help merchants safely secure, store, process, and handle sensitive customer data. All businesses that accept credit cards are subject to these standards.

I only hear about data breaches at giant companies like Sony and Michaels. Why does PCI compliance apply to me?

While those high-profile cases are what get into the press, the majority of fraud attacks are targeted at small merchants. Hardest hit businesses are those that have less than 50 employees.

How do I become compliant?

The most efficient way to become compliant is to call our contracted compliance partner, and they will guide you step-by-step through the process.

If your merchant number starts with 295, call Trustwave at 877-815-3773.
If your merchant number starts with 6314, call ControlScan at 800-554-3237.

FAQ: PCI Compliance

What is PCI compliance?

I only hear about data breaches at giant companies like Sony and Michaels. Why does PCI compliance apply to me?

How do I become compliant?

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