Payment Security Best Practices

Protecting customer payment data is crucial for any business. Here are essential security practices you should implement.

1. Use HTTPS Everywhere

Always use HTTPS (SSL/TLS) for all payment-related pages. This encrypts data in transit and protects against man-in-the-middle attacks.

2. Never Store Card Data

Never store credit card numbers or CVV codes on your servers. Use BirrPay's secure payment tokens instead.

3. Implement Strong Authentication

• Use multi-factor authentication for admin accounts
• Enforce strong password policies
• Regularly rotate API keys

4. Validate and Sanitize Input

Always validate and sanitize user input before processing payments. This prevents injection attacks and data corruption.

5. Monitor for Suspicious Activity

Set up alerts for:

• Unusual transaction volumes
• Failed payment attempts
• Multiple cards from same user
• Transactions from high-risk locations

6. Keep Systems Updated

Regularly update your:

• Server operating systems
• Web application frameworks
• Dependencies and libraries
• Security patches

7. Use Webhooks Securely

• Verify webhook signatures
• Use HTTPS endpoints only
• Implement idempotency checks
• Log all webhook events

8. Regular Security Audits

Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities before attackers do.

Compliance

BirrPay is PCI-DSS compliant, but you must also ensure your integration meets security standards. Contact us for help with compliance.

Need Help?

Our security team is here to help. Contact security@birrpay.io with any questions.