Safely store a customer's card number

When you enter a customer's card number, QuickBooks stores it in encrypted form using Extended DES encryption. QuickBooks doesn't cache the card number or save it in any other form.

Enter a customer's card info

1. In the navigation bar, click Customers.
2. Click the customer name.
3. If the Customer Details tab isn't selected, click it.
4. Click Edit.
5. Click the Payment and billing tab.
6. Click the Preferred payment method drop-down arrow and select Card.
7. If QuickBooks doesn't have card info for this customer, click No card information.
8. Enter the customer's card info.
9. Click OK.
10. In the Customer Information window, click Save.

When you select the customer's card in a sales transaction, QuickBooks shows only the last 4 digits on the printed sales form to keep your customers' data secure and comply with the latest security standards.