What is PCI Compliance?
Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance is a complex and ever evolving subject affecting all businesses that process credit and debit card transactions.

Are You Protecting your Customers Credit Card Information?
The opportunity to process credit/debit cards is a great way to grow your business and give your customers the payment options they have become accustomed to. In order to make the most of this opportunity, your customers have to trust that their card information will be handled in a responsible manner and that they can safely utilize these cards for purchases. We all share in the opportunity to demonstrate that credit/debit cards are a safe and convenient way to pay. Merchants today are at risk for lawsuits and fines from the card associations for any type of data breach. In addition, the reputation of your business can be placed at serious risk if it becomes publicly known that your customers’ card information has been compromised.

How Does PCI Compliance Affect Me?
Most merchants assume that because they are not a “Big-Box” retailer, that they are free from the risks of a data breach. However, small- to medium-sized merchants are highly vulnerable and a frequent target. This is because they are typically the least sophisticated technologically making them an easier target for hackers.

Remember, we are in this together!
There are resources available to help merchants ensure they are PCI Compliant. As your credit card processing professionals, together we can fight against a data breach by working together. Our Customer Service Department houses experts in PCI Compliance and can assist with you any compliance inquiries or needs.