The card companies have determined that restaurants suffer more data breaches than any other merchant type. Restaurant owners MUST SEE AN IMPORTANT VIDEO to get a grasp on how PCI-DSS affects you. Visit our Restaurant Protection area and fill out the small form to see this important video.

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Read more about PCI-DSS, visit the PCI Security Standards Council.

PCI-DSS is the Payment Card Industry - Data Security Standard. It was brought into being by PCI Security Standards Council - a group of security experts from the most prevalent card companies (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, JCB). PCI-DSS consists of a list of 12 points where the merchant needs to comply in order to safely accept bankcards. Failure to comply could lead to fines, data breaches and even business failure.

Because the PCI-DSS is an ever-evolving and sometimes complex program, International Payments, in partnership with its qualified PCI Security Assessor, offers one complete PCI Security package called PCISafe. It is an important part of accepting cards that merchants maintain the Data Security Standard - and PCISafe is the simple, all-in-one solution:

• Full-service PCI compliance package.
• Network Scanning and Vulnerability Assessment.
• Ready-to-use DSS policy manual.
• Online Self Assessment Questionnaire administration.

Some facts about PCI Card Security:

• Should you experience a card data breach, chances are that you will soon be out of business (due to large fines, loss of customers and possible legal action by cardholders and banks).
• Not only E-Commerce merchants are affected; face-to-face businesses are actually more at risk.
• Most data breaches happen at restaurants, per the card companies.
• PCI-DSS compliance is a must for all merchants accepting card payments.

		The International Payments Advantage International Payments recognizes that not all business owners are aware of PCI-DSS, and those that are aware need help getting through the compliance process. International Payments has teamed up with a Certified PCI Assessor to provide you with PCISafe - Merchant Security Solutions. Feel free to contact us or apply online and ask us about PCI Compliance. Our solutions are perfect for mid- to small-sized businesses.
POS Equipment and PIN-Entry Devices With the advent of PCI security, a new standard has been introduced for POS terminals that are used as PIN-entry devices, as well as PIN-pads. This standard of security is called PCI-PED (Payment Card Industry - PIN-Entry Devices). It is important that you only used PCI-PED certified equipment when processing PINs. Not sure if your equipment is compliant? Call us for a free on-site consultation at 888.502.6374.