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.
Quick Links
- Visa's Business Guide to Data Security SWF | 500k
- PCI Data Security Standards
- List of PCI DSS-Compliant Service Providers PDF | 180k
- Validated Payment Applications PDF | 468k
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.