New to QuickBooks. Using it to send invoices for art that I am selling… I’m confused about the PCI requirement.

Welcome to QuickBooks and congrats on selling your art, @trishjeans. I’ll provide information about this below.

PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) is a set of rules designed to protect cardholder information and prevent fraud when processing, transmitting, or storing payment card information. If you accept credit or debit card payments, following these security standards is required to keep card details safe.

If you're using QuickBooks to accept card payments, PCI compliance applies to you. Below are the 12 key guidelines:

1. Secure your network.
2. Configure systems properly.
3. Protect stored card data.
4. Safeguard data during transmission.
5. Use antivirus and malware protection.
6. Keep your systems updated.
7. Limit access to data.
8. Provide unique logins for users.
9. Secure your physical location.
10. Monitor system activity.
11. Test for vulnerabilities.
12. Document security policies and risks.

If you have your PCI Compliance Certification, you’re good for ‌now. Remember to renew it every year, and make sure your system still meets PCI DSS requirements.

For more detailed information about PCI, refer to this article: Learn about QuickBooks PCI DSS Compliance Services.

If you’re only sending invoices through QuickBooks and didn’t enable online payment options, PCI compliance won’t directly apply to you because you aren’t handling card data. However, enabling QuickBooks Payments can offer convenience for you and your customers, which many sellers prefer.

We’re always here to help you if you have any other concerns.