Picture this: A customer has spent time and effort to reach and engage with your agent through their channel of choice when they’re suddenly forced to switch to a phone call just to make a payment securely.
It’s a scenario that plays out countless times across businesses every day, and it’s costing more than just time – it’s eroding the seamless digital experience that today’s customers expect.
For modern businesses operating in today’s digital-first economy, accepting card payments isn’t optional. Yet for many organisations, the complexity of maintaining Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance across digital channels has become the elephant in the room.
In fact, it’s a necessary security measure that’s quietly undermining digital transformation efforts and creating friction in otherwise smooth customer journeys.
Security or Customer Experience? Can You Have Both?
The stakes couldn’t be higher. With data breaches making headlines almost weekly and cybercriminals becoming increasingly sophisticated, payment security has never been more critical. Each breach can expose millions of sensitive records, putting both customers and businesses at risk.
But here’s the paradox: while robust security measures are essential, traditional approaches to PCI compliance often force businesses to choose between security and customer experience. It’s a false choice that’s holding back digital innovation and frustrating customers and employees alike.
And the Challenge Runs Deeper Than Most Realise
Contact centres, in particular, face a daily struggle balancing efficient customer service with secure payment processing. Agents must navigate complex compliance requirements while trying to maintain natural conversation flow.
The result? Longer handling times, frustrated customers, and increased operational costs. In an age where customer experience can make or break a business, this is a problem that demands urgent attention.
Light at the End of the Compliance Tunnel
But what if there was a way to transform this challenge into an opportunity? What if PCI compliance could enhance rather than hinder your digital customer experience?
This isn’t just wishful thinking – it’s exactly what innovative organisations are achieving by rethinking their approach to payment security.
Our long term partner, Sycurio, has pioneered a solution that’s changing the game. By seamlessly integrating Sycurio Digital into customer journeys, organisations are discovering they can maintain the highest security standards while delivering the frictionless experiences their customers demand.
Think about what this means in practice. Instead of forcing customers to switch channels for secure payments, they can complete transactions safely within their chosen digital journey.
Rather than training agents on complex compliance procedures, automated systems handle security seamlessly in the background. The burden of compliance transforms from a daily challenge into a natural part of the customer experience.
Turning Payment Security Into a Competitive Advantage
This approach isn’t just about maintaining compliance – it’s about turning payment security into a competitive advantage.
Forward-thinking businesses are using it to offer flexible payment options across all channels, reduce transaction abandonment rates, and accelerate their digital transformation initiatives. All while maintaining the robust security that builds and maintains customer trust.
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Sabio Group is a global digital customer experience (CX) transformation specialist with major operations in the UK (England and Scotland), Spain, France, Netherlands, Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa and India. Through its own technology, and that of world-class technology leaders such as Amazon Connect, Avaya, Genesys, Google Cloud, Salesforce, Twilio and Verint, Sabio helps organisations optimise their customer journeys by making better decisions across their multiple contact channels. Find out more about Sabio
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Author: Sabio
Reviewed by: Jo Robinson
Published On: 1st May 2025
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