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PCI DSS compliance and payment security at Avendo
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Avendo works exclusively with PCI DSS-compliant payment processors and gateways, so every route a transaction can take meets the card industry data security standard.
Is Avendo PCI DSS compliant?
Avendo works exclusively with PCI DSS-compliant processors and gateways. Every processor and gateway your transactions can be routed to through Avendo meets the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard. For questions about Avendo's own compliance documentation, contact the Avendo team directly.
Compliance facts, exactly as stated
| Fact | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Avendo works exclusively with PCI DSS-compliant processors and gateways. | Every payment processor and gateway in the Avendo routing network, meaning every destination a transaction from your checkout can be sent to. |
What is PCI DSS?
PCI DSS, the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, is the security standard for organizations that store, process or transmit cardholder data. It is maintained by the PCI Security Standards Council, founded by the major card brands.
For a merchant, using PCI DSS-compliant processors and gateways means the providers that handle card data on your behalf are held to that standard. It does not remove every responsibility from your own store, so review the council's guidance for merchants.
Why payment security matters for small businesses
41% of U.S. small businesses experienced a cyberattack in 2023. When your checkout routes transactions across multiple processors, every one of them needs to meet the same standard. Avendo's exclusive use of PCI DSS-compliant processors and gateways means routing for cost never trades away security.
Read how routing works, return to the credit card payment processing overview, or contact Avendo with security questions.
Common questions
Does Avendo use PCI DSS-compliant processors?
Yes, Avendo works exclusively with PCI DSS-compliant processors and gateways. PCI DSS is the card industry data security standard for organizations that store, process or transmit cardholder data. Every processor and gateway your transactions can be routed to through Avendo meets that standard. For questions about security, contact Avendo through avendo.tech.
How common are cyberattacks on small businesses?
Cyberattacks on small businesses are common: 41% of U.S. small businesses experienced one in 2023, according to the Stripe small business processing guide. That is a key reason to choose payment partners that meet card industry security standards. Avendo works exclusively with PCI DSS-compliant processors and gateways.
What is the difference between a payment gateway and a payment processor?
A payment gateway securely captures and transmits card data from your checkout, while a payment processor moves the transaction through the card networks and settles the funds. Many providers bundle both. Avendo works exclusively with PCI DSS-compliant processors and gateways, connecting your checkout to several of them so each transaction can go to the best available rate.
Does Avendo replace my checkout page?
No, Avendo works with existing checkout pages. Your customers keep the checkout experience you built, and Avendo connects that checkout to multiple payment processors behind the scenes. You can change how transactions are routed and priced without redesigning the purchase flow your customers already know and trust.
How do I contact Avendo?
You can reach Avendo through its credit card processing application or the contact page on avendo.tech. The application is the fastest path if you are ready to connect your checkout. If you have questions first, the contact page reaches the Avendo merchant support team, who can explain how routing would work for your store.
Route every sale to the best available rate
Keep your checkout. Avendo connects it to multiple PCI DSS-compliant processors and does not bill merchants directly.