Features/Security & Fraud Protection
Business Management

Security & Fraud Protection

Security features protect your business from payment fraud, data breaches, and internal theft. Good POS systems handle compliance so you don't have to.

Why It Matters

  • Protect customer payment data
  • Avoid costly data breaches
  • PCI compliance is required
  • Reduce chargebacks and fraud
  • Prevent internal theft

Key Capabilities

PCI Compliance

Meet payment card industry standards

Encryption

Secure data in transit and at rest

Tokenization

Replace card numbers with tokens

Fraud Detection

Flag suspicious transactions

User Permissions

Control access to sensitive functions

Audit Logs

Track who did what and when

Provider Comparison

square

Excellent security. PCI Level 1 certified, encryption, and fraud protection included.

Limitations: None—security is strong

toast

Strong security for restaurants. PCI compliant with encryption and tokenization.

Limitations: None significant

clover

Good security through Fiserv. PCI compliant hardware and software.

Limitations: Security depends on proper setup

shopify

Enterprise-grade security. PCI Level 1 compliant with fraud analysis.

Limitations: None—security is priority

lightspeed

PCI compliant with secure processing. Good security practices.

Limitations: Standard security

Common Questions

What is PCI compliance?

Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard—rules for handling card data. Using a PCI-compliant POS (all major ones are) handles most requirements. Don't store card numbers yourself.

How do I reduce chargebacks?

Use EMV chip readers (liability shifts to issuer), get signatures for large amounts, keep good records, and respond quickly to disputes with documentation.

Best For

  • All businesses
  • High-value transactions
  • Businesses storing customer data