Payment Processing Security

The huge trend in the e-commerce and m-commerce business invites a huge number of cybercriminals. A merchant needs to look after the best-secured payment gateway which gives the secured payment gateway and enclosed processing with high-security level.

Credit cards are the most commonly used method through which payment takes place. Hence the  chances of more usage lead to more scammers nad thieves which may steal the information and empty your  business

A few things the merchant needs to look after to secure his/her data.

1. PCI Compliance.
2. 3D Secure 
3. SSL

PCI Compliance

When you’re processing payments on your website, PCI (Payment Card Industry) is a must. The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) provide direction for merchants that tell them what they need to do in order to secure sensitive data in payment processing.

A merchant doesn’t have to be PCI compliant if he/she selected the right payment provider (one with PCI level 1). He/she can leave it up to the payment gateway to comply with the industry level security excellence. Note that data encryption is needed by PCI.

2. 3D Secure 
3D Secure creates a secure password for the merchant’s credit card. Each and every transaction is then verified with a password, which adds an additional layer of the security.
This practice can really boost up your earning and defends again the fraudulent

3.SSL
Each and every transaction should be secured with SSL protocol. SSL helps to encrypt the information so that the card details and all other sensitive and important data is secured. It, of course, improves payment security but also makes customers more eager for the purchase.
A padlock icon in the URL bar symbolizes the SSL, and the web address starts with https.

Merchant Stronghold 

We, at Merchant Stronghold, will help you secure your payment processing in order for you to provide the best payment security to your customers. We also provide high-risk merchant services, contact Merchant Stronghold to get answers to all your questions related to the security of payment processing. Feel free to contact us using our toll-free number +1 (888) 622 – 6875.

Alerts Your Business Gives, To Discard Merchant Services

Stay updated and it’s time to change the old merchant account service provider. Discard services cannot help you anymore. Merchant account holder suffers a lot once they got trapped in the hands of mischievous account provider.

Merchant at times needs to swallow the pain, and they are helpless.

Points To Look After

1.     Old Practice

Look at the services the provider is serving you. Merchant services providers should always be updated regarding the new updates in the market. The Debit and Credit card companies are always improving and bring changes likewise your business should also adapt and concur.

Without these updates, your company may suffer many losses in terms of customers, reputation, etc. A firm should properly update the payment options where they can serve their best services without any disappointing customers. Keep your firm updated on services and products.

2.     Uncertain Fees

Merchant usually gets a sudden shock after looking at his bank statement. Surprised fees are the most annoying things that the merchants have to face. This is the correct time a merchant should switch or leave the service provider. Common deductions are:

1. Account Application Fee

2. Account Setup Fee

3. PCI Compliance Fee

4. PCI Non-Compliance Fee

These are the services that the merchant is charged from the provider but unfortunately, these fees are not described on the very first day of the service. A merchant, therefore, is not left with any other option at this moment. So, keep your eyes wide and ears open before making the decision on your provider.

3. Interrupted Support

Once services are taken merchant asks for all time support round the clock. In a quick survey, some of the merchants have come forward sharing their disappointments with the current providers. Usually, they do not justify the services they give against the purchase of the service. 

Whereas at times it leads to the blockage of the terminal and angry customers on the merchant’s portal.

This is how a merchant gets stuck with the services if he gets entangled in the trap of fake service providers.

Merchant Stronghold: Service Station

Merchant Stronghold holds the services which are beneficial to the merchant. Serving the best services which suit amazingly best to the merchant’s business nature.  Be a part of our family and enjoy each and every moment with us. Call us anytime; we are on toes to help you. Call us at +1 (888) 622 – 6875 or visit our site at