Recurring billing record redaction is the removal of personal payment data from a subscription entry under PCI DSS v4.0. The standard limits how a stored number is kept. anonym.plus marks each value on your device, so the entry stays auditable while customer data is shielded under UK GDPR.
When this applies
A subscription entry keeps the customer's account on file for repeat charges. You strip those identifiers under the standard before the record is shared.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Open the billing entry in anonym.plus on your device.
- The tool flags stored number, name, and email data.
- Local OCR reads any scanned mandate page.
- Keep the plan code and cycle dates you must retain.
- Swap or black out the confirmed items.
- Save the clean entry locally.
What you need to provide
- The billing entry (CSV, PDF, DOCX).
- An operator (Replace keeps the entry readable).
- Optional allow-list for plan and cycle codes.
PII & financial identifiers detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Account | CREDIT_CARD | stored card → [CARD] |
| Names | PERSON | subscriber Park → [SUBSCRIBER] |
| Contact | EMAIL_ADDRESS | park@example.co.uk → [EMAIL] |
| Bank | UK_SORT_CODE | sort 20-00-00 → [SORT] |
| Amount | MONEY | £9.99/mo → [AMOUNT] |
| Dates | DATE_TIME | next charge → [DATE] |
Compliance achieved
- Limits stored payment data per PCI DSS v4.0.
- Keeps plan and cycle codes for the billing record.
- Offline handling keeps the entry off any server.
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Limitations & cautions
A stored mandate may carry a sort code plus a number on file. The tool flags both, but review odd custom fields a billing system added before you share.
Frequently asked questions
Will the plan code and cycle dates survive?
Yes. Allow-list those fields so they stay while account and customer data are removed.
Does it handle a Direct Debit mandate sort code too?
Yes. The tool flags a sort code alongside the value on file so both can be shielded.
Is the entry uploaded?
No. The app runs locally, so the subscription data stays on your device.