UK Not-for-profit Housing and Care Provider Secures Phone Payments With Eckoh
Secure DTMF payment capture through a simple browser extension, protecting card data and reducing PCI DSS scope across more than 3 million inbound calls a year.
PCI DSS scope reduced through secure DTMF capture
97% total capture success on payments
3m+ inbound calls handled in 2025
About
One of the UK's largest not-for-profit housing and care providers. Established in 1969, it owns and manages around 125,000 homes across England and Scotland, spanning social and affordable housing, independent living for older people, supported living and care, and student and commercial properties.
The Challenge
A large UK not-for-profit housing and care provider needed a secure, compliant way to process customer card payments over the phone while reducing the risk of handling sensitive payment data. The solution had to integrate into existing agent workflows with minimal disruption.
Our Solution
Eckoh provides CallGuard Agent Telephone Handling with Agent Card Payments via a Chrome extension, supporting secure DTMF payment capture including card expiry collection. Sensitive card information stays protected while agents continue supporting customers, and the browser-based deployment integrates into existing workflows with minimal operational impact.
The Results
The solution processes telephone payments securely without exposing card details to agents, helps reduce PCI DSS compliance scope through secure DTMF capture, and improves customer confidence. Across more than 3 million inbound calls in 2025, the not-for-profit achieved 97% total capture success on payments taken.
Key Outcomes
PCI DSS scope reduced through secure DTMF capture
97% total capture success on payments
3m+ inbound calls handled in 2025
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