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Why all Online Payment Gateways Require PCI DSS Compliance!
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard is a set of continually evolving requirements designed to maintain a secure environment for all companies that process credit card information on the internet. PCI DSS compliance is a must for businesses that have a merchant service account or are preparing to apply for one.
Why is compliance so important? As you may know, identity fraud and theft is a growing problem on the internet. Of particular concern to online merchants and the banks that back them is the theft of credit or debit card information that is transmitted or stored. As we mentioned, PCI compliance is an attempt to prevent theft.
But sometimes even the best security measures are not enough. Fortunately, if and when theft occurs, sites that are PCI complaint are not held financially responsible. However, if the website is not PCI complaint at the time of the theft, the bank that backs them will receive fines of at least five thousand pounds for each violation. These fines will then be passed on to the merchant in the form of higher transaction fees. The bank may also choose to terminate the account of the violator.
How does a company become PCI Compliant? The first and most important validation tool is called a Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ). There are many different versions of the SAQ and completing one of them does not necessarily mean that your company is PCI Compliant. We recommend that you complete at least two versions of the SAQ.
Next, it is imperative that you contact a Qualified Security Assessor (QSA). These trained professionals know the PSI security standards like the back of their hands,’ and if there is a problem they will find it. If the QSA confirms that everything is copasetic, you will receive a certificate of compliance, which can then be submitted to your bank or merchant service provider.