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I’m a small merchant who only takes a handful of cards, do I still need PCI compliance?

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I’m a small merchant who only takes a handful of cards, do I still need PCI compliance?

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PCI compliance is mandatory for every merchant that accepts credit cards in any form. In the event of a security breach, you could be personally fined $50 – $90 per stolen record! PCI compliance not only secures your customer’s data but it also protects you from catastrophic losses.