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There has been a large amount of discussion surrounding the security of using cards to pay at the register in recent months. The interest in the security of these payments was recently ignited in November 2013 when Target and Neiman Marcus both suffered breaches that captured the sensitive d[…]
Welcome back to another installment of our series on the PCI Data Security Standards: “Encrypt transmission of cardholder data and sensitive information across open public networks.” This month we will take a look at the fourth requirement your organization needs to follow in order to meet the PCI DSS. […]
A convenience fee, also called a surcharge, is an additional cost added to the final amount of a transaction. Usually this cost is part of an online experience, like when purchasing movie or concert tickets. It can also be charged in order to cover any processing costs. […]
It all starts with a donor who wants to give online. They click the “Give Now” button and are directed to a secure payment page. The donor arrives at the payment form that collects the card information. When the donor finishes entering their information and submits the gift, the authorization process begins. […]
Card not present (CNP) fraud has continued to increase as more and more business is being conducted in an e-commerce environment. According to Cardhub, “Credit card and debit card fraud resulted in losses amounting to $11.27 billion during 2012.” It goes on to state that, “merchant losses mainly occur […]
This month we move into a new area of focus for the PCI Data Security Standards, Protect Cardholder Data. This area of focus is comprised of two specific requirements from the card brands, and they are crucial to making sure that your cardholders’ data is secure. […]
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Today, we will focus on Giving Pages that are designed to streamline the Giving Page, allowing for a minimal number of clicks to the point of donation. This will provide your mobile donors with a great giving experience and allow for easy navigation, especially when working with such limited screen space. […]
As the name suggests, a payment card is a card that can by used by a consumer and accepted by a merchant to make a payment for goods, services, donations, etc. These cards typically fall into one of two basic varieties: the credit card and the debit (or prepaid) card. […]
Each card brand has implemented security features to prevent fraudulent and counterfeit transactions from entering the payment systems. Below is a breakdown of those features by card type to arm you and your organization with the tools necessary to identify fraudulent cards, and minimize potential losses for your organization[…]