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Blog April 2023

What is Payment Card Industry ( PCI) compliance and why is it important for your business?

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Conor Dowd Product Marketing Manager

PCI (Payment Card Industry) compliance is critical for waste and recycling operators who accept card and ACH payments from their customers.

1. Protect your business from fines :  You must comply with PCI standards or you run the risk of facing fine or  penalties and damage to your reputation. It is much more prudent and cost effective to ensure compliance.

2. Securing customer data: PCI compliance helps protect your customers' sensitive information, including  card numbers and personal details. This is important for building  trust and credibility with your customers and they will value learning that you can offer this level of compliance and security.

3. Reducing the risk of fraud and data breaches: PCI compliance helps reduce the risk of fraud and data breaches as the card numbers and personal details are not stored physically on your system or on your site.  Such incidents can lead to significant  reputational damage, financial loss, and legal exposure.

4. Meeting industry standards: PCI compliance is a recognized  global industry standard that helps ensure that all parties involved in the payment card transaction process are taking appropriate measures to protect sensitive data. Many large corporates and government bodies will expect PCI compliance as a minimum so you may miss out on revenue opportunities if your fail to comply.

Overall, PCI compliance is critical  for securing  your business, your customers and their data, and your reputation. By implementing the standards and guidelines set forth by PCI, you can help reduce the risk of data breaches, fraud, and other security issues.

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