Thanks for getting back, @GeorgeTheCat. I'll add additional information to clear things up about this PCI compliance concern.

Yes, PCI compliance is required of all merchants who handle, process, transmit, or store credit card data. To speed up the PCI compliance validation process, Intuit has teamed with SecurityMetrics. Merchants who validate compliance for Intuit are charged an annual fee by SecurityMetrics.

For more answers to your frequently asked questions about PCI Service, you can check out this article: Learn about QuickBooks PCI Service.

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