Customer expectations and demands constantly change. We live in a digital age where customers value seamless, convenient and flexible experiences that allow them to pay wherever they are and however they want. According to McKinsey, over three-quarters of Americans use digital payments, including contactless in-store purchases, browser or in-app online payments and person-to-person payments. 

PCI stands for “Payment Card Industry” and is a set of security standards created by the major credit card brands (Visa®, Mastercard®, Amex®, etc.). The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is the specific set of requirements created to ensure that your business has processed, stored, or transmitted credit card information in a secure environment.

Payment gateways and processors are what make the magic happen - at least on the consumer's end. To understand how these technologies work, you'll have to learn what's going on behind the scenes of this intricate financial dance.