All merchants must meet PCI Data Security Standard (DSS) requirements; however, merchant compliance validation has been prioritized based on the volume of transactions, the potential risk, and exposure introduced into the payment system.
PCI Compliance is critical. Your business can be subject to huge fines and you don't want to become the next TJ Maxx in the news. Compliance requirements vary by processing volume, however, the vast majority of businesses can complete the PCI Compliance Self Assessment. Most businesses are level 4 merchants as defined by Visa: Any merchant processing fewer than 20,000 Visa e-commerce transactions per year, and all other merchants-regardless of acceptance channel-processing up to 1,000,000 Visa transactions per year.
PCI Compliance Certification is not optional with us. We consider this an essential part of protecting your business.
All our customers are guided through the proper certification method.
Level 4 merchant requirements:
* Annual PCI Self-Assessment Questionnaire
* Quarterly Network Scan (if applicable)
Another Value Added Service we provide to you at no charge.
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