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PCI DSS Standards: A Comprehensive Guide to Ensuring Data Security and Compliance

Gain insight on the critical role that PCI DSS Standards compliance plays in safeguarding sensitive information, & fostering trust in the digital landscape.

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What Does PCI Stand For and What Is PCI Compliance?

What PCI stands for, what it means, why it's important to merchants

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What Is Credit Card Tokenization in the Payments Industry?

A better way to transmit payment information securely

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CVV Codes: The Ultimate Guide for Merchants

Why CVV codes exist and how they fit into the payments landscape

Payment Processing 101

What Happens When a Company Experiences a Data Breach?

Things to know so you can stay ahead of the causes and prevent costly date breaches

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The Cost of a Breach

Putting a value on what happens when customer data gets into the wrong hands

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5 Essential Strategies for Preventing Data Breaches

It's a dangerous world out there but these strategies can keep your business will be well-protected

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13 Tips for Storing Credit Card Information Securely

Protecting your customers' sensitive financial data and your business from fraud the right way

Merchant Tips

22 Signs of Credit Card Fraud for Merchants (w/ Examples)

Recognize red flags early and protect your business

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How to Secure Your Business with Two-Factor Authentication

2FA is the gold standard in authentication for good reason

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Protecting Your Business and Cardholders With EMV

EMV can help protect your business and your customers, here's how

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Pick Up Card Error Message: 4 Scenarios for Merchants

What to do if you see this message and what it means

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PCI Compliance Checklist: 12 PCI DSS Requirements

Your guide to being PCI DSS Compliant

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What Is a PCI QSA and Should You Hire One?

Find out if a PCI Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) is right for your business

Merchant Tips

Payment Reversals Explained (And 10 Ways to Avoid Them)

Decrease the frequency of payment reversals with this easy guide

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Keyed Transactions: The Risks of Manual Credit Card Processing

Merchants should know the risks when a card is not present

Merchant Tips

PCI Compliance Levels: 4 Merchant Levels Explained

The 4 PCI levels and how they relate to your business

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Invalid Transaction: Declined Code 12 Explained

If your POS showed this decline code read on

Payment Processing 101

Fraud and Consumer Confidence In Emerging Payment Technologies

Security is a top concern for consumers and smart business owners

Payment Industry Trends

Force Sale Credit Card: What Are Force-Post Transactions?

With convenience comes fraud, avoid the latter with this guide

Payment Processing 101

EMV Compliance: Laws, Deadlines, & More Explained

Here's why chip is the present and future of credit card payments

Merchant Tips

Do Not Honor: Meaning, Causes, & What to Do

Explaining common credit card payment rejection codes and what to do when they pop up

Payment Processing 101

Chip-and-PIN vs. Chip-and-Signature

Which is better and why

Payment Industry Trends

Address Verification Service (AVS) Meaning, Codes, & More

Combat fraud with with AVS

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