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PCI Pal Glossary

When it comes to PCI compliance and secure integrated payments, we’re experts in our field. To understand the nuances and terminology we use across our platform, take a look at the key terms and concepts in our glossary.

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PA DSS
PA DSS (Payment Application Data Security Standard) was a set of security requirements for software vendors and developers of...
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Payment Gateway
A payment gateway is a technology service that securely transmits payment information between a merchant's system and…
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Payment Processor
A payment processor is a company that facilitates payment transactions by handling the technical and operational...
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Payment Service Provider
A payment service provider (PSP), also called a payment services provider, is a company that enables merchants and businesses...
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PCI De-scoping
PCI de-scoping is the process of removing systems, networks, or processes from the scope of PCI DSS compliance requirements…
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PCI DSS Compliance
PCI DSS compliance (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard compliance) refers to meeting the security…
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PCI DSS Level 1 Service Provider
A PCI DSS Level 1 service provider is an organization that stores, processes, or transmits cardholder data on behalf of other...
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PCI DSS Scope
PCI DSS scope refers to the systems, networks, people, and processes that must comply with Payment Card Industry Data…
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PCI SSC
PCI SSC (Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council) is the global organization responsible for developing, managing…
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PSD2
PSD2 (Payment Services Directive 2) is a European Union regulation that governs payment services and payment service...
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