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What Payment Security Does Shopify Use?

Last updated on October 2, 2022 @ 2:52 am

When it comes to safeguarding payment information, Shopify uses some of the most advanced security measures available.

All data transmitted to and from Shopify is encrypted using SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) technology. This ensures that no third-party can intercept or access any of the information exchanged between Shopify and its merchants.

PRO TIP: When setting up your Shopify account, you will be asked to enter your credit card information. This information is used to set up your account and will be stored securely by Shopify. However, it is important to note that Shopify does not use SSL or any other type of encryption to protect your credit card information. Therefore, it is possible for third-parties to intercept and access your credit card information while it is being transmitted to Shopify. If you are concerned about the security of your credit card information, you may want to consider using a different payment method when setting up your account.

Shopify also uses a token-based system to further protect payment information. When a customer makes a purchase, their credit card details are never stored on Shopify’s servers.

Instead, a token is generated and used to process the transaction. This means that even if someone were to hack into Shopify’s systems, they would not be able to access any sensitive payment information.

In addition to these technical measures, Shopify also has a dedicated team of security experts who are constantly monitoring for any potential threats. They also regularly conduct penetration tests to identify any weaknesses in the system so that they can be addressed immediately.

Conclusion:
Shopify takes security very seriously and employs some of the most advanced security measures available to protect its merchants’ payment information. By using SSL and a token-based system, Shopify ensures that sensitive data is never stored on its servers and is always protected from potential threats.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.