credit_cardOur Security Standards

PaymentChex is serious about safeguarding your personal information online. We take pride in assuring that our site does not contain any high risk vulnerabilities as defined by the PCI DSS scanning guidelines (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards). The PaymentChex payment processing system utilizes a fully compliant gateway, allowing our clients to save time and money by avoiding the hassle and cost of data security and PCI compliance.

Our Part:

  • Our servers are kept in a secure environment protected from unauthorized access, water, fire, and seismic disasters 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, ensuring the security and privacy of sensitive data.

  • Our website is vigorously scanned on a daily basis and must pass each scan to display the date-stamped seal to assure users of no known vulnerabilities.

  • We protect the confidentiality of your data by encrypting sensitive information with 256-bit Secure Socket Layer (SSL) and require our employees to take information security awareness training and to apply this knowledge to their job every day

  • We build information security right into our systems and networks using internationally recognized security standards, regulations and industry-based best practices.

  • Our privacy protection systems are consistent with government and industry guidelines concerning the use of your personal information and practiced with strict program requirements.

  • Our core system is monitored by expert security analysts ensuring compliance with the latest USA Patriot Act security standards.

Your Part:

  • Never share your user name, password, or security questions with anyone, and beware of suspicious e-mails or unsolicited phone calls asking for this information.

  • Your login credentials are the keys you use to access your account information on our system. Do not write down or share your credentials with anyone.

  • Follow the password instructions that are presented when you create a new password, ensuring no one else will be able to guess your password.

  • When you have been performing any transaction online, make sure that you use the Log Out button when you are finished. Then, close your browser completely to ensure that no one who uses the computer after you can view your information.

  • Install and regularly update anti-virus and anti-spyware software. Perform frequent scans of your computer. Protect your computer with a firewall