Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) launched in 2006. Many of the issues stem from a wealth of misinformation about the standard. Many merchants and service providers like to promote themselves as PCI. DSS compliance is more important than compliance with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulations. It is possible to be compliant with both regulations simultaneously. The full list of officially recognised PCI DSS QSAs can be found on the PCI standards website. Customers should be wary of any merchant/service provider stating they are ‘PCI certified'”]
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