Stax

MARCH 11, 2025

Encryption and transfer of payment information The payment gateway that underpins your checkout page will now encrypt the customers payment details as stipulated by industry data security regulations like PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) before transferring the data to your payment processor.

Online Payment Processing

My Payment Savvy

JUNE 16, 2025

This tokenization keeps the sensitive card information off your servers, reducing the risk of a data breach and easing PCI DSS compliance. Providers assess business legitimacy and financial stability before approval. Can the gateway handle your anticipated growth in volume and market expansion? ✓

Payment Gateways

Stax

JULY 7, 2025

Assessment fees: Assessment fees are charges imposed by the card brands themselves. Additionally, businesses should assess the cheapest payment processor specializing in and supporting surcharging. Predictable margins, especially if you process a high volume of monthly transactions.

Credit Cards

EBizCharge

JANUARY 14, 2025

Since different gateways suit different needs, transaction volumes, and budgets, its essential to understand the various types of payment gateways to choose the option that encourages the most efficient online transactions for your business and its customers. When assessing customer support, response times and availability are key.

Payment Gateways

EBizCharge

APRIL 24, 2025

Increased security and compliance: Reputable Salesforce payment integrations are designed with strong security protocols and compliance with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS). Continuous assessments of your payment integrations are necessary to ensure they run to their fullest capacity.

Payment Gateways

Finextra

JULY 7, 2025

AI and Edge Computing: How to Power Data-Driven Finance Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising fintech through real-time fraud detection, automated trading and risk assessment. But these use cases generate vast volumes of data that require near-instantaneous processing.

FinTech

Stax

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

SaaS companies must adhere to industry standards such as PCI DSS to ensure customer transactions are safe. Future-Proofing: A modern integrated systems provider should be equipped to handle increased transaction volumes and evolving customer needs. Adaptability: Ensure they have experience supporting businesses of all sizes.

Payments

EBizCharge

APRIL 22, 2025

PCI compliance and security Integrated payment gateways typically come with built-in security features such as full compliance with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) , tokenization, and encrypted data transmission. Is there a cap on how many transactions can be processed through your Salesforce gateway?

Payment APIs and Integration

Stax

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Consider the average transaction size and volume your business handles, as some processors are better suited for larger transactions, while others are ideal for high-frequency, low-amount payments. Verify that the provider is PCI-DSS compliant to ensure that your customers’ data is protected according to industry standards.

Processors

VISTA InfoSec

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

PCI DSS is a set of requirements that is applied to every small and large organization that accepts, stores, processes, or transmits cardholder data. In particular, PCI DSS for SaaS companies is essential, as these platforms frequently handle sensitive customer information and must adhere to the latest security standards.

PCI DSS

VISTA InfoSec

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

PCI DSS is a set of requirements that is applied to every small and large organization that accepts, stores, processes, or transmits cardholder data. In particular, PCI DSS for SaaS companies is essential, as these platforms frequently handle sensitive customer information and must adhere to the latest security standards.

PCI DSS

VISTA InfoSec

APRIL 28, 2024

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance 4.0 In this blog, we will understand PCI DSS compliance 4.0 What is PCI DSS Compliance for banks? What is PCI DSS Compliance for banks? The PCI DSS outlines 12 requirements mentioned below.

PCI DSS

VISTA InfoSec

JULY 5, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll delve into the significance of PCI DSS compliance in healthcare and explore how it helps protect patient data and privacy. You may be wondering, what is the role of PCI DSS in healthcare if an organization is already HIPAA compliant? What is PCI DSS in the Healthcare Industry?

PCI DSS

Ikajo

MAY 19, 2021

However, in 2019, the share of fraud in total card transaction volume started to decrease. If in 2018 fraud accounted for 6.86¢ of every $100 of total volume, a year later, it reduced to 6.78¢. One of the key factors making it possible is the industry’s joint efforts to enhance card transactions security, reflected in PCI DSS.

PCI DSS

Basis Theory

OCTOBER 1, 2024

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. Return to Top Who needs to be PCI compliant?

PCI DSS

Evolve Payment

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Table of Contents PCI Compliance in a Nutshell PCI compliance, also known as the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard , or PCI-DSS, is an important standard that major credit card companies like Visa and Mastercard have adopted to protect themselves and their merchants from the risks associated with exposed cardholder data.

PCI DSS

Stax

JANUARY 15, 2024

PCI DSS compliance, a global framework, mandates specific requirements and best practices for maintaining credit card data security. Subscribe to regulatory updates or newsletters from relevant federal authorities, such as the PCI Security Standards Council (​​more on this later)​​. Enter the PCI DSS compliance.

Credit Cards

Stax

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

TL;DR PCI compliance is essential because it helps prevent data breaches, ultimately cultivating customer trust. There are 12 requirements under PCI DSS, divided into six major categories. What is PCI Compliance? PCI DSS stands for “Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards.”

Credit Cards

Clearly Payments

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

These metrics can span across different functional areas, including transaction volume, processing times, customer satisfaction scores, fraud rates , and many more. They serve as the foundation for assessing the overall health and performance of a payments business. This metric indicates the scale of operations.

Processors

Clearly Payments

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

These metrics provide valuable insights into various aspects of payment processing, including transaction volume, customer behavior, and financial health. Transaction Volume (aka Total Sales) Transaction volume is a fundamental metric that measures the total number of transactions processed within a specific timeframe.

Process

Exact Payments

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Enter the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS): a comprehensive framework that sets forth stringent rules and regulations to ensure the secure handling, processing, and transmission of cardholder information. As we approach the highly anticipated release of PCI DSS 4.0 a notable change is on the horizon.

ISVS

Clearly Payments

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Suitable for high-volume retail and service environments. May not support high transaction volumes efficiently. Cons Not ideal for high-volume transactions. The right choice depends on factors like the type of business, customer preferences, transaction volume, and budget. Pros Fast and secure transactions.

Credit Cards

Stax

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Setting up a merchant account involves choosing the right merchant account provider for your needs, identifying your type of business, submitting an application, and undergoing an underwriting process to assess risk. However, the higher monthly fee means that Stax is better suited for larger businesses with high processing volumes.

Accounts

The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 14, 2023

It urgers acquirers to assess their business models to ensure they can cope with both today’s high volume of transactions and future changes too. ” Insight Between 2017 and 2021, the electronic payments industry grew at 30 per cent and 13 per cent CAGRs in volume and value of transactions respectively.

Acquirers

Clearly Payments

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

They also ensure compliance with industry standards like PCI DSS. They cater to a wide range of businesses that handle high transaction volumes, diverse customer bases, or need access to multiple payment methods. This data can be used to optimize payment strategies, identify trends, and make informed decisions.

Payment APIs and Integration

Stax

JANUARY 22, 2024

Both payment facilitators and payment gateways are committed to flexibility and security for merchants and customers alike; both support a variety of payment methods while remaining committed to high-security standards, safeguarding sensitive customer information, and maintaining PCI DSS compliance.

Payment Gateways

Stax

JUNE 25, 2024

With a range of nonprofit payment processing tools, it’s hard to assess which platform can help your nonprofit process donations easily. Opt for a provider that adheres to the PCI DSS (payment standards set by associations like Visa, Mastercard, and American Express) and ideally ensure they offer Level 1 PCI Compliance.

Payment Solutions

Stax

MAY 7, 2024

With credit card transaction volume hitting over $9.5 Assessment fees Assessment or network fees are directed to the credit card network- Mastercard, Visa, American Express, and Discover, to help settle costs associated with maintenance and operation. Assessment fees usually make up a small percentage of the transaction amount.

Credit Cards

Stax

JANUARY 10, 2024

Credit card fees, including interchange, assessment, and payment processor fees, impact businesses on a per-transaction or recurring basis. This enables them to lower credit card fees for customers who meet certain criteria, such as transaction volume or secure payment history. PCI compliance fees.

Credit Cards

Stax

APRIL 11, 2024

Robust security measures: Any PMS worth its salt needs to have standard security features like encryption, fraud detection and compliance with industry standards, including the PCI DSS. Start by assessing your needs and specific payment processing needs, including types of payments, volume, and any industry-specific requirements.

Payments

EBizCharge

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Merchant underwriting requires a thorough assessment of a business’s potential financial risks to ensure safe and secure transactions. Underwriting examines various factors like business type, financial history, transaction volumes, and the potential risk they pose. This helps in classifying the business as high risk or low risk.

Underwriting

Stax

APRIL 30, 2024

Negotiate: Some card processors may be willing to negotiate a lower processing fee, especially if you deal with large transaction processing volumes every day. The PCI DSS contains twelve stringent requirements that protect both the merchant and the customer from data breaches and identity theft. billion in revenue.

Process

M2P Fintech

DECEMBER 17, 2024

A risk assessment follows, evaluating the merchants profile through credit checks and performance analysis, leading to application approval or rejection based on these findings. Compliance monitoring ensures adherence to regulations like PCI DSS and AML laws.

Fraud Detection

Exact Payments

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

What is my current (or expected) processing volume? Knowing the hard numbers for your processing volume will allow you to estimate your return on investment – and the time it’ll take to reap that ROI. Step 2: Partner With Financial Institutions You’ve conducted your assessment, and you’re ready to go the PayFac route.

PCI DSS

Clearly Payments

JULY 11, 2024

Assessment Fees: Charged by card networks (e.g., Common hidden fees include: Monthly Fees: Fixed charges applied regardless of transaction volume. PCI Compliance Fees: Fees for maintaining compliance with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS). Visa, MasterCard) for using their network.

Process

EBizCharge

MAY 20, 2024

The saved card feature follows Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) to ensure data security while offering a convenient option for customers who prefer to use the same payment method for recurring transactions. Saved cards can facilitate smoother, faster payments and improve customer loyalty.

Process

Stax

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Learn where your money goes by looking up interchange and assessment fees. Assessments are also a series of rates and fees charged by Visa and MasterCard, and they are the same across the board. The cheapest way to take card payments often depends on the volume and nature of your transactions.

Credit Cards