Settlement report redaction is the removal of personal payment data from a daily batch report under PCI-DSS v4.0. The standard limits how stored card numbers are kept. anonym.plus marks each value on your device, so the totals stay clear while buyer data is shielded.
When this applies
A settlement file lists each sale with the buyer's card and amount. You trim those identifiers under the standard before the totals are reviewed.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Open the batch report in anonym.plus on your device.
- Local OCR reads a scanned settlement page.
- The tool flags card numbers, names, and amounts.
- Keep the batch totals and reference IDs you cite.
- Swap or black out the confirmed items.
- Save the clean report locally.
What you need to provide
- The settlement file (CSV, PDF, or scan).
- An operator (Replace keeps totals readable).
- Optional allow-list for batch and reference IDs.
PII & financial identifiers detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Account | CREDIT_CARD | ending 0004 → [CARD] |
| Names | PERSON | buyer named → [BUYER] |
| Amount | MONEY | $3,902.55 → [AMOUNT] |
| Bank | US_BANK_NUMBER | deposit acct → [ACCOUNT] |
| Org | ORGANIZATION | merchant of record → [MERCHANT] |
| Dates | DATE_TIME | batch date → [DATE] |
Compliance achieved
- Limits stored card data per PCI-DSS v4.0.
- Keeps batch totals and reference IDs intact for review.
- Offline work keeps the file off any server.
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Limitations & cautions
A large file may mix native rows with scanned pages, so OCR errors are possible. Review low-confidence flags. The tool does not reconcile totals; it only removes personal data.
Frequently asked questions
Can I keep the batch totals?
Yes. Use the allow-list to keep totals and reference IDs while the account and buyer fields are removed.
How many report files can I clean at once?
Up to 20 per batch run, all processed locally with OCR for any scanned pages.
Does the report get uploaded?
No. The desktop app works offline, so the settlement data stays on your machine.