Erste Card Club (ECC), a major payment card acquirer in Southeast Europe, implemented Thales payShield 10K HSMs to enhance payment security and meet evolving compliance standards. Managing over 60,000 merchant locations, ECC needed to balance fast transaction processing with strict PCI DSS and PCI PIN certification requirements. The seamless migration, supported by Alfatec, provided real-time monitoring, optimized transaction speeds, and stronger cryptographic protection. ECC improved compliance and visibility while preparing for future quantum-safe encryption needs. Thales’ reliable HSM technology and expert regional support continue to secure ECC’s payment operations and data integrity.

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