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PCI requirements and who needs to follow them

Basis Theory

Today, the framework introduced in the early 2000s outlines 12 PCI requirements that merchants must satisfy to process credit card transactions on the card networks. Nearly 20 years later, with more than 300 requirements and sub-requirements, PCI DSS continues evolving. Don't, however, let the term "merchants" fool you.

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TESS Payments Obtains QCB PSP License With Strategic Assistance From Akurateco

Fintech Finance

Additionally, Akurateco facilitated TESS Payments’ obtaining the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) certification, further cementing their commitment to maintaining high-security standards. These allow Akurateco’s clients to optimize payment processing costs and improve transaction approval ratios.

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Understanding Payment Processing Compliance When Implementing Credit Card Surcharging

Stax

Are you struggling with resource constraints caused by soaring credit card processing costs? TL;DR Credit card surcharging involves adding a fee to transactions with credit card payments, offsetting processing costs. It offsets the card processing costs, transferring the financial obligation to the latter.

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The Top Payment Processing Metrics and KPIs for Merchants

Clearly Payments

Payment Processing Costs Payment processing costs encompass various fees and expenses associated with processing transactions, including interchange fees, processing fees, and chargeback fees. Monitoring payment processing costs is essential for managing expenses and optimizing profitability.

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Why Most Merchants Overpay in Payment Processing

Clearly Payments

PCI Compliance Fees: Fees for maintaining compliance with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS). Batch Fees: Charges for processing a batch of transactions at the end of the day. These hidden fees can quickly accumulate, significantly increasing the overall cost of payment processing for merchants.

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What Is Debit Card Processing & How Does It Work?

Payment Savvy

PCI DSS Compliance This is the cornerstone of debit card security. The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) outlines a set of comprehensive security requirements for merchants and payment processors. Faster transaction processing can improve your cash flow and financial management.

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How to Accept Payments Online: Credit Cards, ACH, eChecks and more

EBizCharge

ACH/eChecks tend to accrue lower fees because they bypass credit card networks by using the ACH network, which applies batch processing to reduce individual transactions, resulting in lower administrative and processing costs for financial institutions. How can I accept digital payments?