Frequently Asked Questions

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If I am deemed PCI DSS compliant today by one of the payment card brands, will the other brands in the PCI Security Standards Council recognize this designation of compliance and if so, what information must be put forth to achieve such recognition?

FAQ Response

Since the individual payment brands are responsible for their own PCI DSS compliance programs, organizations should follow each brand’s specific compliance processes and procedures.

October 2012
Article Number 1196

How do I contact the payment card brands?

If a merchant or service provider has internal corporate credit cards used by employees for company purchases like travel or office supplies, are these corporate cards considered ‘in scope’ for PCI DSS?

Can an entity be PCI DSS compliant if they use a service provider that is validated to a previous version of PCI DSS?

Are compliance certificates recognized for PCI DSS validation?

Can an entity be PCI DSS compliant if they have performed quarterly scans, but do not have four “passing” scans?

Frequently Asked Questions

If I am deemed PCI DSS compliant today by one of the payment card brands, will the other brands in the PCI Security Standards Council recognize this designation of compliance and if so, what information must be put forth to achieve such recognition?

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