Every organization organisation that handles card payments must comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). Annual compliance is mandated by the payment card schemes and banks.
PCI DSS is a global standard, helping to protect cardholder data and tackle the growing threat of security breaches. It sets the operational and technical requirements for organizations organisations handling card payments, and for software developers and manufacturers of payment applications and devices.
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Whilst Payrix is PCI DSS compliant, if your organization organisation accepts card payments then it must also be fully compliant. Non-compliance could make you responsible for any losses through fraud, and you may also face considerable fines from the card schemes and banks. We recommend completing a Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) to gain a better understanding - https://listings.pcisecuritystandards.org/documents/Understanding_SAQs_PCI_DSS_v3.pdf.
There are four levels of compliance, dependent on how many transactions you process in a year. Find out how your organization organisation can reach compliance at the PCI Security Standards Council website
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