SRA & PCI DSS Compliant

Secure payments for law firms and legal services

Law firms collect client payments, retainers, and disbursements securely by phone. Full audit trails and SRA-compliant payment handling. Clients key in card details during the call while staff hear only flat tones.

SRA

Compliant

Zero

Card exposure

Full

Audit trail

Level 1

PCI DSS

Legal payment processing challenges

Law firms face unique payment processing challenges requiring specialised solutions for retainer collection, disbursement handling, client account compliance, and regulatory requirements.

Client account compliance

The SRA mandates strict separation of client and office funds. Payment processes must route funds correctly every time — errors can trigger regulatory investigation and professional sanctions.

SRA regulatory requirements

Solicitors Regulation Authority rules govern how client money is handled, recorded, and protected. Every phone payment must comply with SRA Accounts Rules alongside PCI DSS.

Sensitive client data

Law firms hold privileged client information alongside payment data. A breach of card details during a phone call could compromise client confidentiality and professional obligations.

Invoice payment friction

Clients often call to pay invoices and are asked to read card details to reception or accounts staff. This creates delays, errors, and unnecessary data exposure.

How Paytia solves legal payment challenges

DTMF masking technology

Proprietary DTMF masking lets clients key in card details during the call while staff hear only flat tones. Card data never enters your practice management system.

SRA compliant payments

Payment workflows designed to satisfy SRA Accounts Rules. Route payments to the correct client or office account with full traceability and audit records.

Practice management integration

Browser-based portal works alongside your existing practice management software. Staff access Paytia from any web browser without disrupting established workflows.

Secure payment links

Send branded payment links to clients by email after a phone consultation. Clients pay invoices, retainers, and disbursements at their convenience — fully PCI compliant.

Complete audit trail

Every transaction is logged with timestamps, staff IDs, client references, and payment outcomes. Meet SRA record-keeping requirements without additional administration.

Compliant call recordings

Record client calls without capturing card data. DTMF masking means recordings are automatically PCI compliant and safe to retain for regulatory purposes.

Benefits for law firms

How Paytia's secure payment solutions enhance your legal practice

Client Confidentiality

Payment data never enters your practice systems. Client confidentiality is maintained at every stage of the payment process, protecting privileged information.

SRA Compliance Confidence

Payment workflows designed to satisfy SRA Accounts Rules. Route payments to client or office accounts with full traceability and automated record keeping.

Faster Cash Collection

Clients pay invoices, retainers, and disbursements during or after a phone call. No delays waiting for cheques, bank transfers, or follow-up payment requests.

Reduced Administration

Automated audit trails, transaction logging, and payment reconciliation reduce the administrative burden on fee earners and accounts staff.

Professional Client Experience

Clients key in card details discreetly rather than reading them aloud to reception. A more dignified and professional payment experience.

Cost Efficiency

Reduce payment processing costs, eliminate PCI audit expenses for your practice, and remove the overhead of manual payment handling and security procedures.

Legal services requiring immediate payment

From retainer deposits to urgent court filing fees, Paytia covers every telephone payment scenario in legal practice.

Retainer collection

Collect upfront retainer payments securely before commencing legal work with clear audit trails.

Disbursement payments

Collect payments on account for court fees, search fees, filing fees, and expert witness costs.

Invoice payments

Clients call to pay outstanding invoices securely without reading card numbers to staff.

Urgent fee collection

Process emergency payments for injunctions, court applications, and time-sensitive legal matters.

Compliance and certifications

PCI DSS Level 1

The highest level of PCI certification. Paytia is audited annually by a Qualified Security Assessor.

SRA

Aligned with Solicitors Regulation Authority Accounts Rules for client money handling, record keeping, and payment traceability.

GDPR

Full compliance with UK and EU data protection regulations. Client data handled according to strict privacy standards.

Cyber Essentials Plus

UK government-backed certification for cyber security best practices and vulnerability protection.

Frequently asked questions

How does Paytia help with SRA compliance?+

Paytia's payment workflows are designed to satisfy SRA Accounts Rules. Payments can be routed to the correct client or office account with full traceability, timestamps, staff IDs, and client references logged automatically.

Can we send payment links after a consultation?+

Yes. After a phone consultation, staff can send branded, secure payment links by email. Clients pay invoices, retainers, and disbursements at their convenience — fully PCI compliant and traceable.

Does Paytia work with our practice management software?+

Paytia's browser-based portal works alongside all major practice management platforms. Staff access it from any web browser without leaving their existing workflow.

Are call recordings PCI compliant?+

Yes. DTMF masking strips card data from the audio stream before it reaches your recording platform. Recordings are automatically PCI compliant with no manual pause/resume required.

How does client money routing work?+

Paytia supports configurable payment routing so funds can be directed to the appropriate client or office account. Every transaction includes a full audit trail for SRA record-keeping requirements.

Ready to secure your legal practice payments?

Join leading law firms using Paytia to protect client data, meet SRA requirements, and streamline payment collection with full audit trails.