¶ Stripe: Enable Handle Card Information Directly
You may need to enable the Handle Card Information Directly setting in your Stripe accounts' integration settings in order for RevCent to process live credit card transactions.
¶ Why Enable It?
Stripe began assuming that raw credit card information passed directly to its API is not handled in a secure environment. It is more of a blanket approach to increase the security of credit card data for their users who may be running insecure servers. RevCent however, communicates with the Stripe API in a highly secure and PCI compliant manner. RevCent is a PCI Level 1 Service Provider with an Attestation of Compliance from a Qualified Security Assessor (QSA).
¶ How Is RevCent Secure?
All customer credit card data is securely stored in an air gapped private network, inaccessible via public networks. When we send a payment request to Stripe on your behalf, it is done in a stateless manner within the private network. Once the payment is processed, the credit card data is no longer stored in memory. Rest assured, enabling the Handle Card Information Directly in your Stripe account is safe, as it is RevCent who is performing the payment request with Stripe on your behalf.
¶ Instructions
Follow the instructions below to enable the Handle Card Information Directly setting. If you have any questions or need help, do not hesitate to contact us.
¶ 1. Login to Stripe
Login to your Stripe Account at https://stripe.com/
¶ 2. Go to Settings > Integration
Go to Settings > Integration by using the direct link below or the search bar in Stripe.
¶ Direct Link
https://dashboard.stripe.com/settings/integration
¶ Search Bar
Type “integration” in the top search bar and click the Integration Link.
¶ 3. Click Show Advanced Options
- Click the Show advanced options link in the box.
¶ 4. Toggle Handle Card Information Directly
- Click the slide toggle to enable Handle Card Information Directly
¶ 5. Check All Boxes & Select PCI Compliant Vendor
- Check all checkboxes and select the “I collect payment information securely through a PCI compliant third party vendor”.
- Enter “RevCent.com” in the text box below the select dropdown, indicating the third party vendor.
- Click the Continue button
¶ 6. Phone Verification
Stripe may or may not request that you verify your phone number.
- Click next when prompted to verify your phone number.
¶ 7. Enter Your Phone Number
¶ 8. Enter the Code & Confirm
Enter the code that Stripe sent to your phone. If confirmed you should be good to go and RevCent can process live transactions with your Stripe account.