---
title: "Protect Sensitive Information with PGP Encryption"
url: "https://docs.adyen.com/development-resources/migrating-payment-data/pgp"
source_url: "https://docs.adyen.com/development-resources/migrating-payment-data/pgp.md"
canonical: "https://docs.adyen.com/development-resources/migrating-payment-data/pgp"
last_modified: "2026-05-26T13:48:55+02:00"
language: "en"
---

# Protect Sensitive Information with PGP Encryption

[View source](/development-resources/migrating-payment-data/pgp.md)

This page explains how you or your current payment provider can encrypt your PCI sensitive token data for when you [import data from another payment provider](/development-resources/migrating-payment-data).

Before encrypting your data, make sure it is in the [required format](/development-resources/migrating-payment-data/import-payment-details-for-recurring-payments).

## Requirements

| Requirement     | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
| --------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Setup steps** | Before you begin:- Understand the process to [import data from another payment provider](/development-resources/migrating-payment-data/).
- Install [GnuPG](https://www.gnupg.org/download/) or other PGP software that lets you encrypt and decrypt files. |

## How it works

1. You [get the Adyen import PGP public key](#get-pgp-key).
2. You use your PGP key to [encrypt sensitive information](#encrypt-sensitive-information).

## Get the Adyen import PGP public key

If the Adyen import PGP public key doesn't work for you, consult your Adyen contact, or try our [fallback method](/development-resources/migrating-payment-data/pgp/fallback-method).

Name: adyen.recharge.import.keys.live\
Email: adyen.recharge.import.keys.live\@adyen.com\
Comment: Adyen recharge import PGP keys on BO live\
Created: 21 January 2026 at 14:04\
Expires: 21 January 2028 at 14:04

Key ID: A59A3030\
Length: 4096\
Algorithm: RSA\
Fingerprint: 6526 1870 E39C 7541 89DD  448E B484 DDDD A59A 3030

[Download Public Key](/development-resources/migrating-payment-data/pgp/Adyen-Token-Vault-import-key.asc)

Or copy the key content below:

**

### Key content

```bash
-----BEGIN PGP PUBLIC KEY BLOCK-----
Version: GnuPG v2.0.22 (GNU/Linux)

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-----END PGP PUBLIC KEY BLOCK-----
```

## Encrypt sensitive information

Use the Adyen import PGP public key to encrypt PCI sensitive files that you send to Adyen.

Make sure to encrypt your files using the PGP **sub-key** intended for encryption, rather than the primary key. If you are using the standard `gpg` command-line tool as shown below, it will automatically select the correct sub-key for you.

Here's how to do so using the GnuPG command-line interface:

1. If you haven't already, create a keychain and import the [Adyen import PGP public key](#get-pgp-key) (**./Adyen-Token-Vault-import-key.asc**).

   ```bash
   gpg --keyring <keychain-filename> --no-default-keyring --import ./Adyen-Token-Vault-import-key.asc
   ```

   Replace `<keyring-filename>` with the desired filename for your keychain.

2. Encrypt the file.

   ```bash
   gpg --encrypt --recipient adyen.recharge.import.keys.live@adyen.com --keyring /path/to/your/<keyring-filename> <file-to-encrypt>
   ```

   * Replace `/path/to/your/<keyring-filename>` with the path to your keyring filename.
   * Replace `<file-to-encrypt>` with the path to the file you want to encrypt.

3. Verify the encrypted file.

   Before sharing the file, verify that it was encrypted using the correct Adyen public key.

   ```bash
   gpg --list-packets <encrypted-file-name>
   ```

   In the output, look for the `pubkey enc packet` and locate the `keyid`. Ensure it is: **F9B1E10800D7A0F3**.