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PCI DSS Compliance

Understanding PayFlow's PCI DSS compliance and what it means for your business.

What is PCI DSS?
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard

PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) is a set of security standards designed to ensure that all companies that process, store, or transmit credit card information maintain a secure environment.

Important: PayFlow is PCI DSS Level 1 compliant, the highest level of certification available in the payments industry. This means we handle all the complex security requirements so you don't have to.

PCI DSS Requirements
The six main categories of PCI DSS requirements

1. Build and Maintain a Secure Network

  • • Firewall configuration
  • • Secure network architecture

2. Protect Cardholder Data

  • • Data encryption
  • • Secure data transmission

3. Maintain Vulnerability Management

  • • Regular security updates
  • • Anti-virus software

4. Implement Strong Access Control

  • • Unique user IDs
  • • Access restrictions

5. Monitor and Test Networks

  • • Security monitoring
  • • Regular testing

6. Maintain Information Security Policy

  • • Security policies
  • • Employee training
How PayFlow Handles PCI Compliance
We take care of the complex security requirements

What We Handle

  • Credit card data encryption
  • Secure data transmission
  • Network security
  • Regular security audits
  • Compliance reporting

What You Need to Do

  • Use HTTPS on your website
  • Don't store card data
  • Secure your API keys
  • Verify webhook signatures
Compliance Benefits
Why PCI DSS compliance matters for your business

Customer Trust

Build confidence with secure payment processing

Risk Reduction

Minimize the risk of data breaches

Legal Protection

Meet regulatory requirements

Annual Compliance Report
Access our latest PCI DSS compliance documentation

PayFlow undergoes annual PCI DSS audits by qualified security assessors (QSAs) to maintain our Level 1 certification.

Download Compliance Report