Hi there, @laborboy1. While working with SecurityMetrics is a reliable and trusted option, it isn't necessarily required for you to purchase their package.
Intuit partners with SecurityMetrics to provide merchants with a dependable and compliant option to protect sensitive customer payment data. However, you're free to explore other compliance solutions that meet the same standard, as long as your business remains PCI compliant.
We encourage all merchants who accept credit card payments to be compliant with PCI DSS. This step is crucial for safeguarding payment transactions, protecting customer data, and reducing risks linked to non-compliance.
Let me know if you would like more details or have any questions. I'm here to help.
