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Merchant Processing Explained: What Happens Behind the Swipe?

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More specifically, the OCC labels a merchant processing activity as: “the settlement of credit and debit card payment transactions by banks for merchants through various card associations.” Gateways securely pass sensitive customer data from your website or point-of-sale (POS) system to your payment processor.

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Payment Security: Everything You Need to Know About Secure Payments

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Taking precautions to implement security measures such as secure firewalls and cybersecurity training helps to protect cardholder data and other sensitive information. A secure payment gateway is one of the main ways merchants can protect their business and customers. Q: How do I know if a customer’s payment is secured?

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Everything You Need to Know About PCI Compliance for Credit Card Processing

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PCI DSS stands for “Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards.” These standards are set by card brands like Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express to ensure sensitive payment data is securely processed , transmitted, and stored. PCI DSS stands for “Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards.”

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How To Find the Best Credit Card Processor for Small Business in 2024

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That’s why you need to work with a payment provider that implements secure payment systems and a trustworthy payment gateway. In other words, you can rest easy knowing that we’ve prioritized the security of the cardholder and bank account data of you and your customers.

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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.