Secure payment card registration

AIDA, cruise with a smile

AIDA Cruises is the leading German cruise line, which allows passengers to experience a lifestyle-oriented, casual vacation.

The cruises on offer range from regional to around the world, with destinations in Europe, North America and the Caribbean, Middle East, Asia and Africa.

AIDA operates one of the most modern and eco-friendly fleets in the industry, with an overall capacity approaching 40000 passengers.

Country

Germany

Industry

Travel, Cruising

Company size

Enterprise (10000+)

Challenge

Cyber attacks are everywhere

In recent years, the scale, frequency, and impact of cyber attacks have grown at an unprecedented pace.

To stay ahead of these evolving threats, AIDA Cruises has been expanding cybersecurity efforts across all levels of its operations. One critical area identified was the processing of guest payment cards during cruises — where the stakes are especially high.

Solution

Eliminating the need to store sensitive data

Working closely with AIDA, we redesigned the payment card registration process to ensure that guest information is always handled securely.

  • Our solution integrates PCI-compliant card readers, providing true end-to-end security for both card registration and transaction processing.
  • Sensitive data is never stored on board, dramatically reducing risk exposure.
  • The entire process runs exclusively within our specially engineered code, purpose-built to eliminate leaks and unsafe storage practices.

    • Technology stack

    Outcomes

    1000s

    of cards safely registered every week

    PCI-compliant

    secure card verification

    Zero

    sensitive payment data stored on-board

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