I honestly don't think it is a good idea to store credit card info in databases either, that is unless you are an expert in securing the database, and even then all online dbs are serceptable to hack attempts and injections.
I think you better be clear on the data protection act and what you would be liable for if something happens, if you do so.
Of course I am refering to the CC number, sort code, etc here, I personally wouldn't store that at all. Not that I am saying you are.
I have a datebase with 4000 forms gathered online for the BBC. They only contain names, postcodes and comments, but the BBC were very stringent on making sure the names were kept very secure because of the data protection act.
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but in 10 years of hosting I can assure them it isn't and transitions are only as painful as the new host makes it.
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Very true, and although i have had my problems here, I, like you, spent 7 years with Pipex and the last 2 years were the worst I ever wish to experience.