EBizCharge

MARCH 31, 2025

Point-of-sale (POS) system: A POS system is a combination of hardware and software (physical or virtual terminals) that businesses use to accept transactions, manage sales, and track inventory.

Service Provider

EBizCharge

JUNE 12, 2025

Whether handling credit card transactions and mobile payments or ensuring compliance with banking regulations and data security standards, the right merchant account can streamline operations and reduce costs. Yet, many merchants struggle with high fees, limited integration, and fragmented tools that fail to meet their specific needs.

Process

Stax

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

For example, in fintech, ISVs provide specialized payment processing solutions that integrate with point-of-sale (POS) systems, enhancing transaction security and efficiency. Security & compliance Security is a top priority, especially when dealing with sensitive customer data.

ISVS

VISTA InfoSec

JANUARY 18, 2024

with a particular emphasis on the move towards ‘network security controls’. As a reminder, the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a comprehensive set of security requirements that all organizations handling cardholder data must adhere to. PCI DSS v3.2.1 PCI DSS v4.0

PCI DSS

Clearly Payments

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Card Presentation : The customer inserts or taps their card at the point-of-sale (POS) terminal , which may require PIN entry depending on the card type and transaction. PIN Encryption : Once the customer enters the PIN, it is encrypted immediately to protect the information.

Debit Card

VISTA InfoSec

JULY 31, 2023

The PCI DSS Checklist is a crucial first step in securing your business. It’s a tool that helps businesses ensure they’re meeting all the requirements of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). Maintain Documentation : Maintain documentation for your configuration security hardening procedures.

PCI DSS

PYMNTS

MARCH 8, 2017

7), Bluefin Payment Systems announced its new partnership with international online payments and fraud and data management solutions provider First Atlantic Commerce (FAC). PYMNTS: How will the partnership help to expand data security in the market? On Tuesday (Mar. What will it mean for the payments industry as a whole?

Encryption

Clearly Payments

DECEMBER 2, 2024

This involves using a physical point-of-sale (POS) terminal to process card payments. How It Works The customer swipes, inserts, or taps their card on the POS device. The payment gateway encrypts the data and securely transfers it to the card issuer for approval.

Credit Cards

Stax

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Failing to comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard can have a number of severe consequences for a business. PCI DSS stands for “Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards.” Data should only be stored if absolutely necessary and only for as long as required by business, legal, or regulatory needs.

Credit Cards

VISTA InfoSec

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

In the world of digital transactions, businesses handling payment cards must demonstrate their data security measures through the Payment Card Industry Self-Assessment Questionnaire (PCI SAQ). Transmission of account data should only be from the PTS POI device to the payment processor.

PCI DSS

PYMNTS

APRIL 5, 2017

Bluefin Payment Systems, the provider of PCI-validated point-to-point encryption (P2PE) payment solutions for retail, health care and higher education, announced Tuesday (March 4) the EMV certification of its PayConex Plus Payment Platform by First Data, the global payment technology company.

EMV

Stax

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Most payment gateways come with features like fraud detection and data encryption that are specifically geared towards keeping your customers’ payment information secure. The gateways authorize the customer’s payment and encrypt the cardholder information. How Does a Payment Gateway Work?

Payment Gateways

Stax

MARCH 26, 2024

Secure Transactions: Online terminals incorporate security protocols like SSL encryption, tokenization, and Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) compliance. This security infrastructure protects sensitive payment information during transactions, building customer trust.

PCI DSS

Stax

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Q: How does Worldpay by FIS ensure payment security? Worldpay by FIS is fully compliant with the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard to ensure the safety of customer card data. Q: What kind of product features and functionalities does Worldpay by FIS bring to the table?

Payment APIs and Integration

Clearly Payments

APRIL 3, 2024

Transaction Initiation Customer Payment: The process begins when a customer makes a payment using a credit/debit card or other payment methods at a merchant’s point of sale (POS) system or online checkout. Encryption: Strong encryption protocols should be in place to secure data during transmission and storage.

Process

Stax

APRIL 18, 2024

The merchant’s point-of-sale (POS) system sends an authorization request to the acquiring bank (also known as the merchant bank) via a payment gateway. For in-person payment processing you’ll need: A point-of-sale (POS) system that serves as the central hub for in-person transactions.

Credit Cards

Segpay

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Last January, Segpay proudly announced that it has launched its new gateway payment platform: The Segpay Gateway can handle high volumes of merchant transactions in multiple currencies, keeping all data safe with the latest data security standards. Key Functions of a Payment Gateway: Encrypts and securely transmits payment data.

Payment Gateways

EBizCharge

APRIL 25, 2024

Merchant accounts provide a secure channel for handling sensitive financial information, such as cardholder data, in compliance with industry standards like the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). Contactless payments are also highly secure.

Online and Mobile Banking

Stax

JULY 25, 2024

Years ago, point-of-sale (POS) systems were reserved for large enterprises with big budgets. Today, a small business is barely complete without a POS system. If you feel left out, the good news is that there’s a POS system out there ideal for your business. And they can be expensive to the business.

Small Business

Stax

MARCH 14, 2024

Most B2C transactions are performed at the point of sale (POS), whether it’s eCommerce or in-store checkout, which lends them to faster payment methods like mobile payments more often than B2B transactions. Its time payments software was streamlined, scalable, and secure for big and small businesses alike.

B2B

Evolve Payment

MARCH 21, 2024

Gateways securely pass sensitive customer data from your website or point-of-sale (POS) system to your payment processor. Payment processors take the encrypted payment information from the gateway and exchange it with the card networks and banks.

Process

Payment Savvy

JULY 3, 2024

The cardholder swipes, dips, or taps their debit card at the merchant’s physical point of sale (POS) terminal. Once the card is swiped, tapped, or details entered, the merchant’s POS system or payment gateway captures the transaction details. PCI DSS Compliance This is the cornerstone of debit card security.

Debit Card

Nanonets

OCTOBER 1, 2023

• Security: PSPs use encryption and other security measures to protect your customers’ personal and financial information. Increased Security: A PSP can also help you increase your security by providing you with fraud protection and data security.

Payment Service Provider (PSP)

PayHawk

APRIL 18, 2023

Encryption The process of encoding sensitive data to prevent unauthorized access. EMV Europay, Mastercard, and Visa, a set of global standards for payment card security and authentication. PCI DSS Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards, a set of security standards designed to protect payment card data.

Process

Clearly Payments

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The 1980s brought about the widespread adoption of point-of-sale (POS) terminals , making it more convenient for merchants to accept credit card payments. Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption became a standard, ensuring the confidentiality of sensitive information during online transactions.

Processors

EBizCharge

JULY 2, 2024

It also enhances security, as modern contactless payment options like digital wallets and chip cards are equipped with advanced encryption, protecting sensitive customer information from potential fraud. They can be shared via email, SMS, or messaging apps and direct customers to a secure payment portal.

Contactless Payments

CB Insights

JUNE 17, 2020

After privacy advocates raised concerns about user data security, the companies announced changes, including using Bluetooth signals instead of geolocation data. Businesses that had not already incorporated contactless payment options into their point-of-sale (POS) systems prior to Covid-19 have moved to do so.

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