During the evaluation of property management software for your hotel, resort or inn, you should ask the PMS provider if the system you are considering purchasing complies with the payment card industry data security standard.
PCI DSS stands for Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards. Payment card industry, data security standards are requirements for data security when it comes to payment card processing (credit card processing). These standards have been developed by the PCI Security Standards Council, including American Express, Discover Financial Services, JCB International, MasterCard Worldwide, and Visa Inc. Inc.
It is the responsibility of hoteliers to protect their customers’ personal information, including credit card numbers. Since Hotels accept guest payments and deposits for reservations, and process and store this information in their Property Management System and Online Booking Engine, it is necessary for Hotel management to understand the importance of card industry compliance. payment or compliance “PCI” and what it means
Your hotel doesn’t want to be in the position of having a system breach where your customers have their personal information exposed. This type of situation has the potential to lead to a public relations nightmare for your business. Ensuring that your PMS provider complies with payment card industry standards helps reduce risk to your customers and your business.
However, just because your provider is compliant doesn’t mean a system breach isn’t possible, it means the provider has taken steps to reduce risk to customers using their systems and this is just one of the steps you need to take. to reduce risk to your customers and your business.
Good luck with your qualification!