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Cardholder Information Security Program

Upholding the Highest Cardholder Data Security Standards for Visa Stakeholders

Visa aims to secure Visa cardholder data wherever it resides, requiring that members, merchants, and service providers maintain the highest information security standards.

Cardholder Data Security Basics

Enforcing compliance with the PCI DSS to secure Visa cardholder data.

For Merchants

Merchants who store, process, or transmit Visa cardholder data.

For Service Providers

Merchants and members must use PCI DSS-compliant service providers.

Payment Applications

Securing third-party payment applications with the Payment Applications Best Practices (PABP).

PIN Security and Key Management Program

PIN accepting entities must comply with the PCI PIN Security Requirements.

If Compromised

Take immediate action to help prevent additional damage and adhere to the PCI DSS requirements.

For non-U.S.-based entities, please visit Visa International Account Information Security (AIS) for validating compliance with the PCI DSS.