Having staff accept credit card payments over the phone can be a convenient option for businesses and organizations, but it also brings with it specific security obligations under the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). For organizations that manually enter customer credit card data into a virtual terminal (VT), compliance isn’t just about using a PCI-compliant virtual terminal or PCI compliant card entry application; it begins well before the card information is keyed in. Let’s explore what the PCI DSS requires for handling these transactions, particularly under the Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) C-VT, and discuss some alternatives that can reduce your PCI compliance burden.

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Protecting sensitive payment data accepted over the phone while managing PCI compliance can be overwhelming. That is why Datatel now offers a bundled services solution that provides a simple, powerful way to secure your payments by Phone while reducing your PCI compliance workload.

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Hospitals in Ontario play a crucial role in delivering quality healthcare to the community. However, behind the scenes, many of these institutions still struggle with outdated financial processes, particularly when it comes to managing patient payments. In an era where efficiency is key, continuing to rely on manual account reconciliation not only creates unnecessary work but also leaves room for significant errors. Fortunately, there’s a straightforward solution: upgrading payment systems to integrate with existing business systems.