Our Certifications
In today’s competitive and rapidly evolving global market, achieving internationally recognised certifications is more than a badge of honour – it’s a strategic advantage. Unicard are excited to highlight the transformative benefits of our four key ISO standards, PCI DSS, Cyber Essentials Plus and other certifications that significantly enhance our organisation’s performance, resilience and reputation.
Benefits of certifications for Unicard offices in the UK and Bulgaria
Whether operating locally or across borders, these management systems:
- Enhance market access and credibility
- Support regulatory compliance in both regions
- Foster a culture of excellence and accountability
- Attract top talent and empower employees with structured, efficient systems
- Offer professional development and recognition for our staff
- Support improved job performance through clear processes and training
- Provide greater job satisfaction in a well-managed, secure and resilient organisation
Achieving these certifications is not just about compliance, it’s about building a future-ready, trusted and high-performing organisation. We work together to make excellence our standard.
ISO/IEC 20000-1 – IT Service Management
Achieving ISO 20000-1 certification demonstrates our commitment to delivering high-quality IT services. It ensures:
- Improved service delivery aligned with business needs
- Increased customer satisfaction through consistent service quality
- Operational efficiency and reduced downtime
- Competitive differentiation in both local and international markets
ISO/IEC 27001 – Information Security Management
In an era of increasing cyber threats, ISO 27001 helps protect our most valuable asset – information. Benefits include:
- Robust risk management and data protection
- Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
- Enhanced trust with clients and partners
- Reduced likelihood of security breaches
ISO 22301 – Business Continuity Management
ISO 22301 ensures our business can withstand and recover from disruptions. It provides:
- Resilience against crises such as cyberattacks, natural disasters or supply chain failures
- Minimised downtime and faster recovery
- Stakeholder confidence in our preparedness
- A culture of proactive risk management
ISO 9001 – Quality Management Systems
ISO 9001 is the foundation of operational excellence. It supports:
- Consistent product and service quality
- Customer satisfaction and loyalty
- Process optimisation and cost reduction
- Employee engagement through clear roles and continual improvement
PCI DSS – Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard
PCI DSS compliance underscores our dedication to secure payment processing and cardholder data protection. Key benefits include:
- Safeguarding sensitive payment information against breaches and fraud
- Maintaining customer trust and confidence in digital transactions
- Meeting contractual obligations
- Reducing risk exposure and potential regulatory penalties
Cyber Essentials Plus – cybersecurity assurance
Cyber Essentials Plus validates our organisation’s strong baseline security posture through independent assessment. It delivers:
- Protection against common cyber threats such as malware and phishing
- Verified security controls across endpoints, networks and user access
- Demonstrated commitment to cybersecurity for clients and stakeholders
- A competitive edge in public sector and regulated industry bids
ITSO
Unicard are a member of ITSO, the Guardian of the ITSO Specification. The Specification aims to make travelling on public transport throughout the UK seamless and easier by enabling smart ticketing technology.
Our products are certified by ITSO, which provides formal recognition of a product’s conformance to the ITSO Specification. The certificates can be viewed via the link below.