When you donate on GiveSendGo, your payment is processed by a PCI Level 1-certified processor, the highest security standard in the payments industry. Here's what that means in plain terms.

What PCI Compliance Is

PCI stands for Payment Card Industry. The PCI Security Standards Council sets the rules for how payment information, like your credit or debit card number, must be handled and protected online. Any organization that processes card payments must meet these standards.

What Level 1 Means

PCI compliance has four levels. Level 1 is the highest and applies to organizations that process a high volume of payments. Meeting Level 1 requires:

• Annual audits conducted by qualified, independent security assessors
• Routine vulnerability scans and penetration testing
• Strict internal security policies and continuous monitoring

Level 1 is the same standard required of major global payment platforms.

What This Means for Your Donation

When you donate through GiveSendGo:

• Your card details are encrypted during transmission
• Your payment information is never stored on GiveSendGo's servers
• Transactions are processed under the most rigorous compliance requirements in the industry

You are protected by the same security protocols trusted by the largest payment platforms in the world.

If you have questions about payment security, Contact Us. For more on how GiveSendGo protects your giving experience, see Keeping Your Donations on GiveSendGo Safe.