The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)—which was developed by the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) created by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, and JCB—is an extensive set of technical and operational standards that a company needs to follow to ensure that all companies that process, store, or transmit credit card information maintain a secure environment.
There are many stringent requirements, including but not limited to:
PCI DSS has six major objectives, 12 key requirements, 78 base requirements, and over 400 test procedures. Click here for more information.
When a business is PCI-compliant, it means that that the business reviews and follows the guidelines set forth by the credit card companies to help ensure your credit card information is protected and your personal information is secure.
Persons traveling outside the United States
Beacon International is a popular travel insurance for anyone traveling outside their home country and outside the U.S. Beacon International meets the Schengen visa insurance requirements and provides a visa letter that can be downloaded immediately after purchasing coverage.
To learn about coverage in Beacon International, you can read the Evidence of Insurance (EOI) and the Master Policy; the EOI is user friendly, it includes benefits and exclusions, and is easier to navigate and understand than the Master Policy. The Master Policy is much longer than the EOI and contains much more information.
Beacon International Insurance is underwritten by Lloyd's.