PCI Compliance

Created by Tim Brady, Modified on Fri, 15 Aug, 2025 at 3:58 PM by Tim Brady

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PCI compliance refers to adhering to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) — a set of security standards designed to ensure that all companies that accept, process, store, or transmit credit card information maintain a secure environment.



What Is PCI DSS?

The PCI DSS is a global standard created by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), which was founded by major credit card companies like Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover.


Who Needs to Be PCI Compliant?

Any business that handles credit card data, including:

  • Retailers (in-person and online)
  • Payment processors
  • Service providers
  • Merchants using third-party payment gateways

Why PCI Compliance Matters

  • Protects customer data
  • Reduces risk of breaches and fraud
  • Avoids fines and penalties
  • Builds trust with customers
  • Required by card brands and banks

How to Become PCI Compliant

Many mechant service companies will leave you to figure out PCI compliance on your own, but at FineTech we offer a white glove walkthrough for our clients to assist you in:


Please Click Here To Book Your PCI Walkthrough Today!

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