Categories: PCI Compliance

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!

If I’m already PCI Compliant, can I transfer my compliance to Dharma?

Yes, you usually can! We’ll need to see your certificate of PCI compliance from your current provider or PCI vendor. Once provided, we’ll update your new Dharma account to reflect your active PCI status. Please note – your current PCI compliance still has an expiration date, and we’ll apply that [...]

MX Merchant – Setting Notifications

MX Merchant allows you to set different notifications for different account events. Never be surprised about your account! You can also set notifications to alert you when you receive a chargeback, get a large deposit, or when statements are available. Choose to receive each notification via email or text-message. To [...]

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 [...]

How do I complete PCI Compliance?

The most efficient way to become compliant is to call our contracted compliance partner, and they will guide you step-by-step through the process. Your compliance partner will depend on your Merchant ID number: If your Merchant ID starts with 8739, 5180, or 5544, you’ll have online access to PCI Compliance. Click here to learn [...]