Can I collect credit card information from participants in Wyoming? What are the requirements?

Based on the documents provided, there are specific regulations in Wyoming regarding the collection of credit card information.

Collection of Credit Card Information

According to WYST 6-3-801, a credit card is defined as an identification card or device issued by a business organization authorizing the person to whom issued to purchase or obtain property or services on credit.

Under WYST 6-3-802, it is unlawful to use a credit card, or the number or description of a credit card, issued to another person without the consent of that person. It is also unlawful to use a credit card which has been revoked, cancelled, or expired, or knowingly use a falsified, mutilated, or altered credit card or the number or description thereof.

Requirements for Collecting Credit Card Information

There are no specific requirements for collecting credit card information in Wyoming. However, it is important to note that under WYST 6-3-803, it is unlawful to use a scanning device to access, read, obtain, or memorize, temporarily or permanently, information encoded on the magnetic strip or stripe of an electronic payment card without the permission of the authorized user of the electronic payment card, with the intent to defraud the authorized user, the issuer of the authorized user’s electronic payment card, or a merchant.

Conclusion

Based on the documents provided, there are no specific requirements for collecting credit card information in Wyoming. However, it is important to comply with the regulations regarding the unlawful use of credit cards and unlawful skimming of credit, debit, or other electronic payment cards.

Jurisdiction

Wyoming

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