A brief summary of PCI compliance for vaultera switch Cloud users Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance ensures that sensitive cardholder data is securely processed, stored, and transmitted. vaultera switch Cloud provides out-of-the-box PCI DSS Level 1 compliance—the highest level of certification—so you can handle payments securely without worrying about card storage or compliance complexities yourself.

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Key Features of PCI Compliance on vaultera switch Cloud

PCI DSS Level 1 Certification: vaultera switch is certified for PCI DSS 3.2.1 Level 1, ensuring robust security measures for card and other payment data. Annual Audits: Infrastructure and applications are audited annually by a PCI-approved scanning vendor to maintain compliance. Tokenization for Secure Card Handling: vaultera switch tokenizes and stores customer card details in its cloud vault, reducing the need for merchants to store sensitive data.

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Enabling Raw Card Acceptance with Payment Processors

To process raw card data securely through vaultera switch:

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Processor Configuration

Many payment processors disable raw card acceptance by default. To enable it:
  • Share vaultera switch’s PCI Attestation of Compliance (AOC) with your processor’s support team
  • Request them to enable raw card processing for your merchant account

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Stripe Integration Update

  • Stripe no longer allows raw card acceptance via its Merchant Dashboard
  • If required, share the PCI DSS compliance certificate of vaultera switch or the third-party service provider managing raw card data with Stripe support

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Accessing the PCI AOC Document

  • vaultera switch Cloud users can download the PCI AOC from the Compliance section under settings in the vaultera switch Dashboard
  • Alternatively, email Vaultera Switch@vaultera.in for assistance

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Why Choose vaultera switch for PCI Compliance?

  • Simplified compliance management with automatic tokenization and secure storage
  • Global security standards maintained across all integrations
  • Reduced complexity and liability for merchants in handling sensitive card data