Payments glossary

What is PCI DSS?

PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) is the security standard every business that stores, processes or transmits card data must follow.

The amount of work depends on how card data flows. Businesses that send all card entry to a provider's hosted or embedded fields typically qualify for the simplest self-assessment questionnaire (often SAQ A), but the exact level must be confirmed with your provider or a qualified assessor.