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Five Things You Should Know About PCI Compliance

Five Things You Should Know About PCI Compliance

Today, credit cards are used for 28 percent of all payments—the highest level since 2016. As credit and debit card usage gains more traction, all possible measures must be taken for secure handling because card fraud remains a constant threat. PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) compliance aims to hold major card brands responsible for enhancing security standards and mitigating credit and debit card fraud risk. Any business that stores, processes or transmits payment cardholder data...

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Why Your Business Needs PCI Compliance

Why Your Business Needs PCI Compliance

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.

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PCI Compliance, Why Credit Unions Need to Annually Review Their Compliance

PCI Compliance, Why Credit Unions Need to Annually Review Their Compliance

The nature of a credit union is to hold and secure sensitive information. For that very reason, many companies choose to partner with payment providers because they need someone to help them meet the highest compliance and security levels to keep their customer’s banking information safe.

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PCI Compliance for News Publishers and the Media Industry

PCI Compliance for News Publishers and the Media Industry

Still Using a Lockbox and Phone-Based Payments? You May Be Putting Your Newspaper at Risk.

By their nature, news organizations are required to handle a surprisingly large number of financial transactions. Emerging digital privacy legislation, including the New York SHIELD Act, is making it harder for newspaper organizations to securely handle payment information and maintain compliance with local and national cybersecurity standards.

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Why You Need Compliance for Financial Institution Payment Processing

Why You Need Compliance for Financial Institution Payment Processing

Compliance in Financial Institution Payment Processing

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PCI Compliance in 2020 made easy with our PCI Compliance Calendar

PCI Compliance in 2020 made easy with our PCI Compliance Calendar

PCI Compliance is important to maintain year round, at all times. Any gap in PCI Compliance designation is a major liability for your business. Non-compliance can lead to many different consequences such as monthly penalties, data breaches, legal action, damaged reputation, and even revenue loss. Achieving and maintaining PCI Compliance, however, can be complicated and time consuming when not working with a payment processing expert that you can trust. REPAY strives to make PCI compliance as simple as...

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5 Consequences to PCI Non-Compliance

5 Consequences to PCI Non-Compliance

What are the consequences for merchants if they are not PCI DSS compliant? 

PCI-DSS compliance can be difficult and time consuming to accomplish without the right guidance or help provided to you and your business. The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a set of security standards that help keep you and your business safe from a breach in the system, which could be costly. Being PCI compliant not only gives peace of mind but it makes your business stronger and more secure. Trying to...

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New Merchant’s Guide Explains the Cost for PCI Compliance

New Merchant’s Guide Explains the Cost for PCI Compliance

REPAY has published a free Merchant’s Guide to PCI Compliance to help merchants understand and comply with PCI DSS standards. The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is the specific set of requirements designed to ensure all companies processing, storing, or transmitting credit card information maintain a secure environment. Keeping up with PCI DSS requirements is often overwhelming for the average merchant because it’s complicated and the rules constantly change. You must make sure all...

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Top 12 Features to Look for in Integrated Payment Processing

Top 12 Features to Look for in Integrated Payment Processing

How to find the best Integrated Credit Card Processor for your business 

As a merchant, you know the importance of getting the most out of your credit card processing and merchant services provider.  You may have already discovered there is a lot to consider when looking for the best integrated payment processing provider for your business. Most merchants agree that it is important to get the best rates but there is a lot more to consider. If you ever had a bad experience with a disreputable credit card...

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4 Tips to Understanding Merchant Statement Fees

4 Tips to Understanding Merchant Statement Fees

Understand how you can reduce merchant statement fees and save money!

Are you getting the best rates with your merchant services provider?  How would you know?  As a merchant, you have options when it comes to merchant service providers. The cost of processing credit cards can get out of hand if you are not able to keep a close eye on your monthly merchant statement. If you think your monthly credit card processing merchant statements are confusing, you are not alone. It is very possible that your merchant...

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