PCI DSS Readiness Checklist
Step 1: Select Your Applicable SAQ Type
Choose the Self-Assessment Questionnaire type that best describes your card processing environment. This will help pre-fill the checklist below.
SAQ A
Fully outsourced e‑commerce / mail‑order; only hosted iFrame / redirect
SAQ A-EP
E‑commerce site that touches the page that loads the payment form
SAQ B
Dial‑out or imprint terminals (no IP)
SAQ B-IP
Stand‑alone IP‑connected POI terminals, no other systems in zone
SAQ C-VT
Web‑based virtual‑terminal key entry only
SAQ C
Payment application on a segmented LAN, no storage
SAQ P2PE
Only listed P2PE terminals – everything else outsourced
SAQ D (Merchant & SP)
Anything that does not fit the above, or stores CHD
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Disclaimer: This is a simplified, high-level checklist based on common PCI DSS requirements. It is for informational purposes only and does not guarantee compliance. Achieving and maintaining PCI DSS compliance is a complex process that requires thorough assessment, potentially involving a Qualified Security Assessor (QSA).
Official Resource: For full details, refer to the official PCI Security Standards Council Document Library.