How to Find and Meet Your PCI Compliance Level
Determining your PCI DSS compliance level is crucial for protecting payment data and avoiding penalties. PCI DSS categorizes businesses into four merchant levels and two service provider levels based on annual transaction volume, each with specific security and reporting requirements. With PCI DSS v4.0.1 and the upcoming March 31, 2025 deadline for requirements 6.4.3 and 11.6.1, businesses must ensure compliance, even if using third-party providers. The right tools—like DataStealth’s PCI Audit Scope Reduction—can help streamline compliance and reduce audit complexity. Assess your transaction volume and consult your payment partners to determine the right compliance approach.