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Payment Security: Everything You Need to Know About Secure Payments

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It’s also critical to ensure card information is protected from data breaches with secure encryption and cybersecurity standards in place. NFC payments, including digital wallets, are very secure, relying on encryption to mask the card number, further protecting cardholder information.

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Why PCI Compliance is Critical for Businesses

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The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) plays a crucial role in protecting cardholder data for businesses that accept credit card payments. This set of security guidelines is mandated by major credit card associations such as Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover.

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Best 2022 Guide to Credit Card Processing for Nonprofits

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In addition to online payments, if an organization wants to accept offline donations via credit cards, a merchant account is used alongside a hand-held credit card reader.  A card association is a group of banks that sets the terms for all credit card transactions.

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Understanding Payment Processing Terminology Glossary for Merchants

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BIN Sponsorship A service provided by payment processors that enables merchants to accept payment cards from multiple card issuers. Bluetooth Card Reader A wireless device that connects to a mobile device or computer to process payment card transactions.

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