Archive for the ‘Payment Card Industry’ Category

Growth of Online Shopping

Wednesday, September 15th, 2010

Even during the economic downturn in the market, online shopping continues to increase year over year.  In 2007, consumers spent $175 billion compared to the $144 billion spent in 2006.  This equates to a 21% growth.  Although 2008 doesn’t appear to reflect the same year over year growth, total consumer spending online was $204 billion, or 17% growth.   By 2010, total consumer purchases online is anticipated to reach $270 billion.

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Payment Card Industry (PCI) Compliance

Thursday, July 15th, 2010

PCI DSS compliance is of increasing concern to many merchants. 800 Call-KC currently is a validated service provider or level 1 processor.

PCI Compliance Levels

Merchants fall under four categories of PCI compliance depending on the number of transactions they process each year, whether they process for other merchants, and whether those transactions are performed from a brick and mortar location or over the Internet.

Remember: all merchants that process credit cards, small or large, must be PCI compliant.

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