PCI (DSS)

What is PCI?

PCI stands for Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard. It is a requirement of all merchant banks that a merchant is PCI Compliant.

Who is it applicable to?

The PCI DSS applies to ANY organisation that accepts, transmits or stores any cardholder data, regardless of size or number of transactions.

How soon do I have to get PCI compliant?

If you are a newly approved or 'live' merchant, you have a 3 months grace period to obtain compliance without incurring any non-compliance fees.

AIB and Elavon will email over the link to set you up on their portals, typically within the first month of going 'live'.

Once obtained, how long is the compliance certificate valid for?

12 months; it can be 'topped up' easily via the relevant PCI portal.

Can Blink assist with PCI?

We can assist and help clarify Section 1 only, which is the business profile; the questions are relatively straightforward and overview how you are processing payments and storing data.

We, unfortunately, cannot assist with Sections 2 & 3. Section 2 includes a scan that you must pass; the test will address any vulnerabilities. Section 3 can be more technical and is best dealt with by somebody well versed in IT.

Can Elavon and AIB assist with PCI?

Elavon and AIB have dedicated PCI teams who will assist with any of the three sections.

Reach out to support to confirm which PCI package you have with Elavon.

Elavon PCI - 0330 808 3301

AIB PCI - 0330 808 1652

How to access the PCI portal:

Elavon = Elavon Security Manager Secured by Elavon Financial Services DAC

AIB = AIBMS Data Security AIBMS PCI DSS Programme