Flywire named to PCI Security Standards Council 2025-2027 Board of Advisors
Eve Goode
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Flywire has announced that it has been named to the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) 2025-2027 Board of Advisors.
Representation
Flywire’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO), David King and Chief Information Officer / Chief Information Security Officer (CIO / CISO), Barbara Cousins, will represent Flywire on the PCI SSC Board of Advisors and provide their expertise to help shape the future of payment security.
Flywire notes that this is its second consecutive appointment to the PCI SSC Board of Advisors builds on the Company’s longstanding relationship with the PCI SSC.
Flywire’s CTO David King has regularly been Flywire’s representative as a participation organisation on the PCI SSC.
Additionally, the company highlights that King was part of the original team in 2003-2004 that helped to draft the initial version of PCI DSS 1.0.
King will now bring his technical insights, expertise, perspectives and ideas to help shape the development of forthcoming security standards and programs.
“More secure, compliant payment solutions”
David King, CTL, Flywire commented: “We are incredibly proud to join the PCI SSC Board of Advisors and continue the important work designed to create more secure, compliant payment solutions across industries.
“It is a very dynamic landscape for payments security and we are excited to apply our unique expertise working in highly regulated industries to help solve the most pressing payments challenges of our time.”
The company highlights that the appointment also validates its commitment to maintaining the security and integrity of the payments it delivers across the industries it serves.
Flywire
Flywire states that it prioritises robust security and compliance, demonstrating this commitment through internal controls and adherence to the highest industry standards.
Flywire is PCI DSS Level 1 certified and undergoes annual SOC II Type II audits, attesting to their strong information management processes.
Beyond these foundational certifications, Flywire proactively manages global regulatory requirements, maintaining comprehensive Anti-Money Laundering (AML) / Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) programs and complying with various data protection laws like GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA, HIPAA and FERPA.
“A main driver”
Magnús Freyr Erlingsson, Chief Operating Officer at TravelConnect said: “Flywire’s solutions are much more modernised and capable of handling new technology.
“Security was a main driver for choosing Flywire, along with the cost savings,” Erlingsson added.
“Proactive and superior security”
Barbara Cousins, CISO, Flywire stated: “At Flywire, being a leader in security and compliance isn’t just about meeting regulatory checkboxes; it’s about building and preserving the fundamental trust our clients and their customers place in us.
“We have always maintained proactive and superior security protocols to protect sensitive data and ensure seamless, secure transactions.”
Cousins continued: “We are thrilled to help apply our knowledge and expertise to help contribute to a more secure and reliable financial future for everyone.”
“Industry expertise and perspectives”
Gina Gobeyn, Executive Director, PCI SSC commented: “The Board of Advisors provides industry expertise and perspectives that influence and shape the development of PCI security standards and programs.
“We look forward to working with Flywire in our efforts to help organizations secure payment data globally,” she concluded.
