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PCI DSS for Merchants

Merchant Levels 1–4 validation

Merchants are categorised into four levels by annual card transaction volume. We confirm your level, select the right SAQ and prepare every artefact your acquirer expects.

In scope

What this covers

The specifics that matter for PCI DSS for Merchants.

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Level 1: >6M transactions/year — annual RoC by a QSA (or internal auditor) and quarterly ASV scans.

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Level 2: 1M–6M transactions/year — annual SAQ and quarterly ASV scans.

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Level 3: 20,000–1M e-commerce transactions/year — annual SAQ and quarterly ASV scans.

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Level 4: <20,000 e-commerce or up to 1M total — annual SAQ and ASV scans per acquirer.

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