Are all merchants and service providers required to comply with the PCI DSS?
Yes. Any entities (merchants or service providers) that store, process, or transmit cardholder data must comply with the PCI DSS. The requirements apply to all acceptance channels including retail (brick-and-mortar), mail/telephone order (MOTO) and e-commerce. Validation requirements vary depending on the number of transactions an entity processes.
A. Yes. All entities (merchants or service providers) that store, process, or transmit cardholder data must comply with the PCI DSS. The requirements apply to all acceptance channels including retail (brick-and-mortar), mail/telephone order (MOTO) and e-commerce. Validation requirements vary depending on the number of transactions an entity processes.
