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Which SAQ Am I?

Answer a few quick questions to find out which PCI DSS Self-Assessment Questionnaire applies to your business.

Question 1 of 3

Do you store full credit card numbers (PAN) electronically in your database or logs?

Question 2 of 3

How do you primarily accept payments?

Question 3 of 3

How do customers enter their card details on your website?

Question 3 of 3

What kind of payment machine do you use?

Question 3 of 3

How do you process the card data you receive over the phone or mail?

SAQ A

The simplest compliance level for e-commerce

What this means for you:

  • Approximately 22 requirements to meet
  • No vulnerability scans required
  • Focus on policies, access control, and vendor management
  • Annual self-assessment questionnaire
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SAQ A-EP

E-commerce with direct data handling

What this means for you:

  • Approximately 191 requirements to meet
  • Quarterly vulnerability scans required (ASV)
  • Penetration testing may be required
  • Significantly higher security obligations than SAQ A
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SAQ B

Standalone dial-up terminals

What this means for you:

  • Approximately 41 requirements to meet
  • No vulnerability scans required
  • Focus on physical security and terminal management
  • One of the simpler retail SAQ types
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SAQ B-IP

Standalone IP-connected terminals

What this means for you:

  • Approximately 82 requirements to meet
  • Quarterly vulnerability scans required (ASV)
  • Focus on network segmentation and terminal security
  • More requirements than SAQ B due to internet connectivity
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SAQ C

Payment application systems

What this means for you:

  • Approximately 160 requirements to meet
  • Quarterly vulnerability scans required (ASV)
  • Focus on POS system security and network controls
  • Your payment application must be PA-DSS validated
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SAQ C-VT

Virtual terminal only

What this means for you:

  • Approximately 79 requirements to meet
  • No vulnerability scans required
  • Focus on workstation security and access controls
  • Your virtual terminal must be provided by a PCI-compliant processor
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SAQ D

Full PCI DSS validation required

What this means for you:

  • All 300+ PCI DSS requirements apply
  • Quarterly vulnerability scans required (ASV)
  • Annual penetration testing required
  • Most comprehensive and resource-intensive SAQ type
  • Consider working with a QSA (Qualified Security Assessor)
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