PCI - DSS

1. What is PCI DSS certification

PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) is the global security standard created by Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and JCB to protect cardholder data at every stage of the transaction.

Level 1 is the highest compliance grade, reserved for organisations processing over 6 million transactions annually. It requires annual audits conducted by a Qualified Security Assessor (QSA), quarterly ASV scans and periodic penetration testing.

The standard includes 12 fundamental requirements divided into 6 control objectives: from network protection to vulnerability management, from access control to continuous system monitoring.

2. Why PCI DSS is fundamental for payments?

Required to operate with card networks

Visa, Mastercard and other international networks require PCI DSS compliance from all parties that handle card data. Without certification, it is not possible to process payments.

3. Protection from breaches and penalties

A data breach exposes the company to penalties of up to €20 million (GDPR) and fines from payment networks. PCI DSS dramatically reduces this exposure.

4. Requirement for enterprise and public sector

In public tenders and B2B vendor selections, PCI DSS certification is often an eliminating prerequisite. Having it speeds up onboarding with enterprise partners and clients.

5. How RonPay implements PCI DSS?

a) End-to-end encryption

All card data is encrypted with AES-256 in transit and at rest. PANs are tokenized and never exposed in plaintext in our systems.

b) Network segmentation

The CDE (Cardholder Data Environment) infrastructure is isolated from the rest of the network with dedicated firewalls, segmented VLANs and zero-trust access policies.

c) Continuous monitoring and penetration testing

Our internal SOC monitors systems 24/7. We perform quarterly penetration tests and ASV scans to identify and resolve vulnerabilities in real time.

d) Annual audit with certified QSA

Every year an independent Qualified Security Assessor verifies compliance with all 12 PCI DSS requirements, producing the official Report on Compliance (ROC).

6. Concrete benefits for your business. Zero liability on card data 

With RonPay PCI DSS Level 1 certified, your business never touches sensitive data. Liability is entirely managed by our infrastructure.

7. Reduced fraud and chargebacks

PCI DSS security protocols reduce fraud rates and chargeback-related costs by up to 80%, protecting your operating margin.

8. Faster onboarding with banks and partners

RonPay's PCI DSS certification eliminates the need for additional audits, accelerating due diligence processes with financial institutions and merchant acquirers.

9. Enterprise and public sector trust

Working with a PCI DSS Level 1 provider strengthens your credibility in tenders, RFPs and with corporate clients that require certified vendors.

10. Frequently asked questions about PCI DSS certification

a) What is PCI DSS certification and why is it necessary?

PCI DSS is the global security standard for protecting payment card data. It is mandatory for all organisations that process, transmit or store card data. Without certification, it is not possible to operate with Visa, Mastercard and other international networks.

b) What is the difference between PCI DSS Level 1 and other levels?

Level 1 is the most rigorous and applies to organisations with over 6 million annual transactions. It requires annual audits by a certified QSA, quarterly ASV scans and penetration testing. Levels 2-4 have progressively less stringent requirements and self-assessment questionnaires.

c) How does RonPay’s PCI DSS protect my e-comerce?

By integrating RonPay, your customers' card data never passes through your servers. RonPay's tokenization and hosted checkouts eliminate your PCI scope, dramatically reducing compliance risks and costs for your business.

d) Do I also need to get PCI DSS certification if I use RonPay?

No. By using RonPay's payment services (APIs, hosted checkout, PCI Proxy), your PCI scope is reduced to a minimum. RonPay manages the entire security chain, and you can complete a simplified SAQ-A instead of facing complex audits.

11. Protect your business payments

Discover how RonPay's PCI DSS Level 1 certified infrastructure eliminates risks and simplifies compliance for your company.