Which payment methods are recommended to comply with PCI requirements in Magento Enterprise Edition?

Using an external gateway, preferably integrated with Magento, is the most recommended approach to comply with PCI requirements in Magento Enterprise Edition. This method enhances security by offloading the sensitive cardholder data handling to a payment service provider that specializes in secure transactions.

When a merchant uses an external gateway, they minimize the amount of sensitive payment data that their systems directly process or store. This reduction in data exposure mitigates the risks of data breaches, making it easier to adhere to the stringent requirements set forth by the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS).

Additionally, robust integration with Magento ensures a seamless user experience while maintaining compliance, allowing merchants to leverage the security measures of third-party gateways without taking on the full responsibility for PCI compliance. This strategy allows businesses to maintain a high level of customer trust by ensuring their payment processes are secure.