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Am I required to complete PCI Compliance?

Yes. All merchants who accept credit cards are required to become PCI compliant by the card associations. If your organization chooses not to become compliant, the organization will be subject to a monthly non-compliance fee of $39.95. In addition, any fines/fees related to a data breach would be the responsibility [...]

What happens if I’m not compliant?

The first thing that happens is that you’ll be subject to a $39.95/month fee. This fee is meant as an incentive to complete your PCI compliance. Completing your annual questionnaire will help us ensure that you’re processing cards in a safe and secure manner. If you choose NOT to complete [...]

Do I need to hire a third-party firm to prove my compliance with Dharma?

No! You do not. All new accounts built by Dharma include free online access. Part of that online access includes your PCI compliance questionnaire, provided by Viking Cloud / PCI Protection. Simply login with your supplied credentials, and you’ll be able to complete your entire PCI compliance requirements. Easy!

What is the PCI Compliance Fee?

Dharma does not charge extra for PCI, but you are required to complete the Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) and web-scanning. Web scanning is required per PCI Compliance regulations for any merchant processing over an Internet (IP) connection – so this will impact online/virtual merchants, and any merchant who connects their credit [...]