{"section":"tutorials","requestedLocale":"en","requestedSlug":"what-is-the-pci-ssc","locale":"en","slug":"what-is-the-pci-ssc","path":"docs/en/tutorials/payments/payments-overview/what-is-the-pci-ssc.md","branch":"main","content":"PCI Security Standards Council is a global forum open to continuous development, enhancement, storage, dissemination and implementation of data protection security standards.\n\nIt was founded by American Express, Discover Financial Services, JCB International, MasterCard and Visa Inc.\n\nPCI SSC is a certification given by that institution, through which VTEX guarantees the safety of its services. It brings security information that we make available for the stores and your customers. \n\nFor more information, see the [VTEX PCI SSC certification category](https://vtex.com/us-en/compliance/certifications/)."}